What challenges and opportunities will lead to success?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 631-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
International Economic ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Tourist Flows ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose This paper aims to introduce the papers in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the papers selected. Findings From the analysis of the papers selected for this theme issue, it becomes clear that tourism has become one of the major players in international economic, social and technological sectors, while representing one of the main income sources for developed and developing countries. Originality/value The papers selected for this issue shed light on an important problem: increasing tourist flows and overtourism at some world top destinations.

Has tourism the resources and answers to a more inclusive society?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 651-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Model ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Universal Accessibility ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Inclusive Society ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the various papers in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the papers selected. Findings From the analysis of the papers selected for this theme issue, it becomes clear that destinations should reflect and work in a new model of tourism – more sustainable, innovative, responsible and supportive – adding value to the tourism ecosystem. Originality/value From various angles of analysis, the papers selected for this issue shed light on a relevant problem: the importance of tourist destinations in adopting a more inclusive approach. All tourist agents need to maintain their commitment to work together to promote universal accessibility and inclusiveness.

How are companies and destinations “surfing the wave” of global tourism?

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 588-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
International Commerce ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose This paper aims to introduce the papers in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the papers selected. Findings From the analysis of the papers selected for this theme issue, it becomes clear that tourism has become one of the major players in international commerce, and represents at the same time one of the main income sources for developed and many developing countries. Originality/value The papers selected for this issue shed light on an important problem: the maintenance of authenticity in tourist destinations and also the preservation of the quality of life for local inhabitants.

Leading the way for sustainable development

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 642-646
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
World Today ◽  
The World ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
The Way

Purpose This paper aims to introduce the papers in this issue and to explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the papers selected. Findings From the analysis of the papers selected for this theme issue, it becomes clear that sustainable development is now one of the major concerns in the world today. Originality/value The papers selected for this issue shed light on an important theme issue question: how can tourism strategy contribute to sustainable development?

The problem of rapid tourism growth – an overview of the strategic question

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo (Don) A.N. Dioko
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Rapid Rate ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Introductory Paper ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Broad Overview

Purpose The purpose of this introductory paper is to provide a broad overview of the significance of this theme issue. Design/methodology/approach The introductory paper draws from macro data of tourism growth in various countries and highlights the rapid rate of tourism growth in many, especially developing countries. The paper ventures the possibility of an anti-tourism wave in many destinations as a result. Findings To prevent tourism from displacing and disrupting the lives of residents in many countries, as well as from diminishing the experience for many visitors, the rate with which tourism grows must be studied and managed. Originality/value The value of this paper is that it highlights the rate of tourism growth and not tourism growth per se as the critical factor in making tourism a positive or negative force for change in many communities.

Tourism – ten possible solutions for a more inclusive society

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 775-779
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Model ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Universal Accessibility ◽  
Inclusive Approach ◽  
Main Ideas ◽  
Inclusive Society ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically review the contributions made by the writing team for this theme issue and to present the main ideas, lines of action and implications for a model of inclusive tourism. Design/methodology/approach A content analysis of the papers selected for this issue was performed so as to identify the most relevant contributions made by the authors. Findings From the analysis of the papers in this theme issue, it is clear that destinations need to reflect on and work towards a new model of tourism – more sustainable, innovative, responsible and supportive – adding value to the tourism ecosystem. Originality/value The papers in this theme issue shed light on the importance for tourist destinations of adopting a more inclusive approach. All tourist actors need to maintain their commitment to work together to promote universal accessibility and inclusiveness and this can be characterized via a new model of positive tourism.

What global trends are challenging tourism organizations and destinations today?

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 620-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The main aim of this paper is to introduce the articles of this theme issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the articles selected. Findings The profile of current and future tourists is changing. Travel consumers now want and expect accurate information to guide their choices, and these are increasingly based on quality, experimentation, willingness to undertake active holidays and to travel to sites with diverse and unique tourism products. Practical implications Collectively, the articles in this theme issue provide rich insights on key trends impacting the worldwide tourism industry, as well as suggestions on how to explore the opportunities arising from the highly competitive tourism markets. Proposals on scanning the tourism business environment are also presented and their importance discussed and illustrated. Originality/value From various angles of analysis, the final articles for this issue explore the trends and issues affecting the tourism industry, as well as approaches to scan the tourism business environment.

scholarly journals Engaged in integrated reporting? Evidence across multiple organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 398-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Isabel Lopes ◽  
Ana Margarida Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
International Debate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: to provide evidence on geographic and firm-level characteristics within organizations using integrated reporting (<IR>) methodology to communicate their business model to stakeholders; and to shed light on the contend of integrated reports of organizations that have been recognized as leading practice by a reputable award process or through benchmarking. Design/methodology/approach Secondary analysis of data (descriptive and inferential statistics) is used for a sample of 224 organizations (79 classified as <IR> Reference Reporters and 145 as <IR> Regular Reporters) across 26 countries (2011 to mid-2015). Content analysis is used for <IR> Reference Reporters. Findings Evidence for the first objective suggests that compared with <IR> Regular Reporters, the majority of the <IR> Reference Reporters are from Europe, are larger, have a higher market value, are more profitable and are less leveraged. Evidence for the second objective reveals that the guiding principles, fundamental concepts and content elements of the most recent integrated report published by each <IR> Reference Reporter (leading practice) seem less than expected. Research limitations/implications <IR> Examples Database does not cover all of the organizations reporting according to the <IR> framework. Content analysis can be biased by authors’ interpretations. Practical implications Potential benefit both to researchers and to those involved in the reporting of financial and non-financial information using the <IR> tool. Originality/value The originality of the paper is as follows: it contributes to the international debate on the evolution from sustainability to <IR>, provides evidence on geographies and firm-level characteristics of organizations using <IR> to better communicate and provides the most prominent information disclosed by Reference Reporters.

Lessons from companies and destinations while “surfing the wave of global tourism”

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 685-688
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Exponential Growth ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theme Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the papers selected for this theme issue and to present the main lessons learnt, recommendations and key points for action by tourist destinations. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis of the papers presented in this theme issue was performed so as to review the most relevant contributions made by authors. Findings The massification of tourism is becoming a headache for many destinations. Portugal, increasingly fashionable, is no exception. Rising demand may seem very positive, at first glance, but it becomes a problem when there is no control or action plans that monitor results and anticipate growth. Practical implications This study provides knowledge about the perceptions and satisfaction of tourists while visiting Portugal, including the main aspects they valued and their satisfaction about Portugal’s main attributes. Originality/value A summary of the key ideas in the articles comprising this theme issue is presented, allowing for the identification of good practices by organizations and destinations that deal with the exponential growth of tourism that we are living today.

Industry 4.0 in services: challenges and opportunities for value co-creation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrei Bonamigo ◽  
Camila Guimarães Frech
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Complete Coverage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industrial Services ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to recognize industry 4.0 opportunities and challenges associated with the co-creation of value in industrial services and to propose a theoretical framework for smart industrial services systems. Design/methodology/approach The authors carried out a systematic literature review based on the systematic search flow method; thereafter, the authors used the content analysis proposed by Bardin (2011) to analyze the resulting portfolio. Findings The authors identified a total of five industry 4.0 opportunities and five challenges for co-creating value in industrial services. Drawing upon these findings, this paper builds a theoretical framework for the smart industrial services system, in which the industry 4.0 opportunities arise from the digitally mediated inter-firm interactions and the challenges related to the resources of this system. Research limitations/implications This study may not have enabled a complete coverage of all existing peer-reviewed articles in the field of value co-creation in industrial services associated with the industry 4.0 technologies. Also, the framework is constrained by being theoretical rather than empirically grounded. Practical implications The findings give managers support to devise strategies for overcoming the barriers that impede them from taking advantage of the opportunities offered by industry 4.0 for co-creating value in industrial services. Originality/value This paper’s uniqueness is to identify the industry 4.0 opportunities and challenges for value co-creation in the context of industrial services and to propose a framework for the smart industrial services system.

Challenges and opportunities – lessons from destinations and organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 745-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Mónica Montenegro ◽  
João Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Present World

Purpose This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the papers selected for this global trends issue and to present the main lessons for tourist organizations and destinations. Design/methodology/approach A content analysis of the papers presented in this global trends issue was performed so as to identify the most relevant contributions made by authors. Findings Despite the questions and uncertainties about the future of this industry, one thing is certain: if the present world context does not change radically, it will continue to grow. Originality/value A summary of the key ideas in the articles comprising this global trends issue is presented, allowing for the identification of good practices by organizations and destinations.

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