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Angelo Presenza
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Dear Colleagues, In this special issue, we invite original contributions that increase our comprehension of how businesses operating in the tourism and hospitality industry may innovate their business models to promote sustainable goals.... more
Dear Colleagues,
In this special issue, we invite original contributions that increase our comprehension of how businesses operating in the tourism and hospitality industry may innovate their business models to promote sustainable goals. We look for papers, with theoretical insights, empirical data analysis, case studies or other suitable methods to shed new light on a variety of topics, such as:
integrating creative and cultural contents with sustainable tourism experiences;
using technology to innovate and increase the sustainability of business models;
developing indicators to evaluate the sustainability of business models in the tourism and hospitality sector;
innovating business model through co-creation for sustainability;
sustainable entrepreneurship;
experiences of sustainable tourism and hospitality SMEs.
All the information about this special issue are available here:
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/Business_Model_Innovation
Thank you and best regards
Dr. Angelo Natalicchio
Prof. Dr. Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli
Prof. Dr. Angelo Presenza
Guest Editors
In this special issue, we invite original contributions that increase our comprehension of how businesses operating in the tourism and hospitality industry may innovate their business models to promote sustainable goals. We look for papers, with theoretical insights, empirical data analysis, case studies or other suitable methods to shed new light on a variety of topics, such as:
integrating creative and cultural contents with sustainable tourism experiences;
using technology to innovate and increase the sustainability of business models;
developing indicators to evaluate the sustainability of business models in the tourism and hospitality sector;
innovating business model through co-creation for sustainability;
sustainable entrepreneurship;
experiences of sustainable tourism and hospitality SMEs.
All the information about this special issue are available here:
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/Business_Model_Innovation
Thank you and best regards
Dr. Angelo Natalicchio
Prof. Dr. Antonio Messeni Petruzzelli
Prof. Dr. Angelo Presenza
Guest Editors
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ABSTRACT This Research Note analyses the contribution of Cittaslow (slow city) to the governance of tourism destinations by promoting the “slowness” perspective and the concept of sustainable development at the local level. This movement... more
ABSTRACT This Research Note analyses the contribution of Cittaslow (slow city) to the governance of tourism destinations by promoting the “slowness” perspective and the concept of sustainable development at the local level. This movement strongly encourages policy-makers to orient its various efforts essentially to define and implement policies, activities and initiatives for sustaining economic development, social well-being and environmental sustainability. In this way, it stimulates the improvement of quality of life for inhabitants and tourists of the involved destinations. Based on a qualitative analysis focused on “Cittaslow Association”, this study concentrates on opportunities and challenges for certified destinations as well as the linkages between practices defined by the Cittaslow Association and sustainable development. From a theoretical point of view, the Research Note contributes to destination development literature, offering significant highlights on the governance of tourism destinations. From a managerial point of view, it supports policy-makers underlining the main opportunities and challenges for a tourism destination in being certified as Cittaslow.
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The paper examines the relationship between sustainable tourism governance and Cittaslow certification. As an organised network of small cities, Cittaslow is attempting to focus plans around the primary assets of locality-based identity,... more
The paper examines the relationship between sustainable tourism governance and Cittaslow certification. As an organised network of small cities, Cittaslow is attempting to focus plans around the primary assets of locality-based identity, by choosing to preserve the unique characteristics of each urban area. Through a quantitative analysis, based on International Cittaslow certified cities, the paper aims to examine the effects of Cittaslow certification on local government for the implementation of more sustainable tourism governance. Findings reveal that interest in being certified acts as a stimulus to the definition and the implementation of more sustainable development, allowing a destination to become part of an international network of cities. The results highlight the need to fully exploit the various opportunities in order to be certified,
moving primarily from the implementation of policy initiatives coherent not only with the many requirements laid down by Cittaslow, but which have a positive impact on areas considered more strategic for small town development, while avoiding the waste of effort and scarce resources on other less focused projects.
moving primarily from the implementation of policy initiatives coherent not only with the many requirements laid down by Cittaslow, but which have a positive impact on areas considered more strategic for small town development, while avoiding the waste of effort and scarce resources on other less focused projects.
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Disastri naturali e crisi sono frequenti, intensi e con elementi peculiari a seconda dell'area geografica in cui si verificano. L'industria del turismo non è immune da questi eventi tanto che sia alle diverse componenti private sia alla... more
Disastri naturali e crisi sono frequenti, intensi e con elementi peculiari a seconda dell'area geografica in cui si verificano. L'industria del turismo non è immune da questi eventi tanto che sia alle diverse componenti private sia alla controparte pubblica vengono richieste con sempre maggior frequenza specifiche capacità manageriali atte a prevenire e gestire situazioni di crisi nonché a programmare interventi efficaci per recuperare velocemente la posizione preesistente.
Over the past few years, trends in tourist demand evidence the growing importance of the enogastronomic resources in destination attractiveness and image (Trunfio, 2006). Apart from a physical necessity, food represents the identity and... more
Over the past few years, trends in tourist demand evidence the growing importance of the enogastronomic resources in destination attractiveness and image (Trunfio, 2006). Apart from a physical necessity, food represents the identity and uniqueness of a destination, providing travellers with insight into the culture of the place they are visiting. The taste of local products, the food preparation and appearance, and the whole eating environment creates memories that influence the travel experience.
This paper examines the different aspects of the tourism destination by investigating the relationship between local government authorities, destination management organizations, and destination auditors. It aims to describe the... more
This paper examines the different aspects of the tourism destination by investigating the relationship between local government authorities, destination management organizations, and destination auditors. It aims to describe the particular role of the destination audit, while acknowledging that destination management is an important component of tourism destination. A case study approach is adopted based on an Italian destination named Abruzzo Region.
Abstract The issues that can influence residents' attitudes towards tourism development are numerous and can be positive or negative. Among the positive, increasing the resident participation is considered one of the most important. In... more
Abstract The issues that can influence residents' attitudes towards tourism development are numerous and can be positive or negative. Among the positive, increasing the resident participation is considered one of the most important. In this sense, for the policy-maker becomes essential to create a sustainable strategy of tourism governance that is sensible to the requests of a higher level of participation that come from the local community.
Abstract La competizione tra contesti geografici consiste nell'azione che un territorio, attraverso le strutture in esso operanti, esercita al fine di influenzare le dinamiche di riorganizzazione delle opportunità di creazione della... more
Abstract La competizione tra contesti geografici consiste nell'azione che un territorio, attraverso le strutture in esso operanti, esercita al fine di influenzare le dinamiche di riorganizzazione delle opportunità di creazione della ricchezza; dinamiche che sono poste in essere dalle imprese e dalle istituzioni (Caroli, 1999).
Innovation is at the heart of any successful firm's agenda so it is very worthy of discussion on the role that innovation plays in securing competitiveness. This paper attempts to examine the Italian wine tourism phenomena, the... more
Innovation is at the heart of any successful firm's agenda so it is very worthy of discussion on the role that innovation plays in securing competitiveness. This paper attempts to examine the Italian wine tourism phenomena, the relationship with tourism destination attractiveness and the capacity of the wine tourism firms to produce innovation.
Abstract English: The paper studies the execution of integrated waste management at local level, with particular attention to the governing body and its relations with stakeholders. By using stakeholder mapping and investigating the... more
Abstract English: The paper studies the execution of integrated waste management at local level, with particular attention to the governing body and its relations with stakeholders. By using stakeholder mapping and investigating the relationships in the system, it focuses on the local governing body (Odg), namely Molise Centrale Mountain Community. It aims to contribute to the debate on public networks and on the role of the public sector in the management of public utilities.
This contribution is part of the debate on the study of tourism experience by focusing the analysis on museums. The work offers a model for the analysis of different types of image of the museum, the overall image, the emotional image and... more
This contribution is part of the debate on the study of tourism experience by focusing the analysis on museums. The work offers a model for the analysis of different types of image of the museum, the overall image, the emotional image and cognitive image. The survey also aims to investigate the differences between the perception of visitors and managers of the museum.
Research Interests: Sustainable Tourism Development, Tourism Impacts, Destination Marketing, Human Resources in Tourism and Hospitality, Special Interest Tourism (Adventure, Film, Wine Tourism etc.), and 9 moreSport and Event Tourism, Hotel Management, Eco-Tourism, Risk and crisis management, Tourism Planning & Development, Environmental Preservation through Tourism, Alterations in Urban Island Tourism Destinations, Tourism Flows, and Tourism Sustainability
When local food is resourced by restaurants that establish good relationships with other local stakeholders, this can enhance local food production, shape the place identity and image of a destination. While some of these aspects are... more
When local food is resourced by restaurants that establish good relationships with other local stakeholders, this can enhance local food production, shape the place identity and image of a destination. While some of these aspects are beginning to receive scholarly attention, there is still too little research that examines the attitude of restaurants toward using and marketing local food as a way of promoting local identity and reinforcing the competitiveness of a destination. This is particularly the case in Italy where, to our best knowledge, there have been no studies published on this topic. This study aims at investigating to what extent restaurant managers are leveraging on local and typical food and what are the main barriers or constraints that, in their view, do not allow them to exploit fully local/typical food products as a positive means of attracting tourists or indeed make the most of opportunities to network with other local stakeholders. To achieve this, the present study draws on quantitative research carried out on a sample of restaurants selected in two Italian regions (Molise and Sardinia). Findings identify key variables in the relationship between local gastronomy, restaurants and the competitiveness of the destination.
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In academia as well as in practice there is increasing interest in governing the complex relationships within destinations. Nevertheless, a gap persists in knowledge on how to engage the local community in the tourism development process.... more
In academia as well as in practice there is increasing interest in governing the complex relationships within destinations. Nevertheless, a gap persists in knowledge on how to engage the local community in the tourism development process. This paper analyzes residents’ perceptions, attitudes, and involvement related to tourism development in a mature Italian “Sun, Sea and Sand” tourism destination. Exploratory factor analysis followed by cluster analysis revealed four groups of residents representing different levels of interest towards tourism ranging from euphoria to apathy. The findings and conclusions are useful for tourism policymakers in Italy and elsewhere where there is a critical need for stakeholder management and other strategic management approaches in the public realm.► Our study focuses on Residents’ Engagement in the tourism development process. ► A mature Italian “Sun, Sea and Sand” tourism destination is used as case study. ► Exploratory factor analysis and cluster analysis are conducted. ► A low level of community integration was discovered. ► Internal marketing campaigns are suggested to enhance resident involvement.
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Abstract: Even if events can represent important drivers for local development, it is possible to have a genuine economic and social contribution only when the event is undertaken within a paradigm that emphasizes the importance of... more
Abstract: Even if events can represent important drivers for local development, it is possible to have a genuine economic and social contribution only when the event is undertaken within a paradigm that emphasizes the importance of complex interactions between the event's proposer and its stakeholders. Inside the event sector, festivals represent a specific sub-field that share time similarities and peculiarities as compared to other typologies.
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Sažetak This study uses institutional theory to investigate the isomorphic pressures affecting quality in the accommodation industry. Following questionnaire development, pretest, and a pilot study, survey data were collected from a... more
Sažetak This study uses institutional theory to investigate the isomorphic pressures affecting quality in the accommodation industry. Following questionnaire development, pretest, and a pilot study, survey data were collected from a sample of 324 accommodation firms in the tourism industry of the Molise Region of Italy. Mimetic, coercive and normative pressures were assessed for influence on firm behaviour regarding visible attributes associated with quality.
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At the global level, the phenomenon of wine tourism is growing and is considered to be a driver for the economic and social development of many rural areas. These areas, although not traditionally characterised by a centuries-old... more
At the global level, the phenomenon of wine tourism is growing and is considered to be a driver for the economic and social development of many rural areas. These areas, although not traditionally characterised by a centuries-old tradition in the wine industry, are now playing an increasingly role in the current competitive scenario.
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Abstract This contribution is part of the debate on the study of tourism experience by focusing the analysis on museums. The work offers a model for the analysis of different types of image of the museum, the overall image, the emotional... more
Abstract This contribution is part of the debate on the study of tourism experience by focusing the analysis on museums. The work offers a model for the analysis of different types of image of the museum, the overall image, the emotional image and cognitive image. The survey also aims to investigate the differences between the perception of visitors and managers of the museum. The results show that managers have the same perception of tourists with regard to general image, but they have a very different perception with regard ...
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I presupposti organizzativo-manageriali alla base degli studi di destination management: il volume prende in esame gli obiettivi, le funzioni e l’organizzazione della Destination Management Organization, e ne studia il ruolo nello... more
I presupposti organizzativo-manageriali alla base degli studi di destination management: il volume prende in esame gli obiettivi, le funzioni e l’organizzazione della Destination Management Organization, e ne studia il ruolo nello sviluppo, gestione e promozione del sistema turistico. Lo studio è valorizzato dalla presentazione di due DMO di successo internazionale.