Alison Morrison
International tourism networks
Morrison, Alison; Lynch, Paul; Johns, Nick
Authors
Paul Lynch
Nick Johns
Abstract
Much of tourism development is predicated on the successful working of organisations alignment in the form of partnerships or “networks”. However, tourism networks have been relatively neglected as an area of academic study. This paper presents findings of research focusing on international tourism networks and draws out learning points from the examination of relatively successful examples. A review of relevant literature considers the definition and description of networks, their benefits, and identifiable success factors, and the research methodology applied is described. Discussion follows as to the main functions and benefits of tourism networks in relation to learning and exchange, business activity, and community. Key issues that emerge include: structure and leadership, resourcing, engagement of participants, inter‐organisational learning, and sustainability. The paper concludes by identifying significant success factors and consequential management implications with specific references to tourism destinations as learning communities.
Citation
Morrison, A., Lynch, P., & Johns, N. (2004). International tourism networks. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 16(3), 197-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110410531195
| Journal Article Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2004-05 |
| Deposit Date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Journal | International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management |
| Print ISSN | 0959-6119 |
| Publisher | Emerald |
| Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 197-202 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110410531195 |
| Keywords | Information networks, Tourism development, Tourism, Learning processes |
| Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/323635 |