Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Tourism SMEs

2020 ◽  
pp. 198-210
Author(s):  
João Lopes ◽  
Luis Farinha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Differentiation Strategy ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Knowledge And Technology Transfer ◽  
The Cost

This chapter analyzes the dynamics underlying the mechanisms of transfer of knowledge and technology between academia and the tourism industry. Two interviews and research were applied to managers of SMEs. SMEs consider highly educated employees central to the knowledge transfer process, but do not give any incentive to their employees to graduate. It is not always possible to recruit young talents from higher education, as they prefer to go to work for large metropolises. The main barriers for collaboration in R&D academia-industry in the tourism sector are the cost, lack of interest on the part of higher education institutions, and the bureaucratic and time-consuming process. Regarding networking, SMEs agree that they create value, but also consider incorporating a regional innovation ecosystem. SMEs should use a competitive differentiation strategy.

scholarly journals ON THE ISSUE OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF TOURIST PERSONNEL IN THE MIDST OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (67) ◽  
pp. 36-38
Author(s):  
O. Polyakova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Training System ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World

The current pandemic has revealed a number of vulnerabilities of the world economy to global threats of this level, including the tourism sector. This article examines the issue of digitalization of higher education in the context of the formation of a flexible and sustainable training system for the tourism industry against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Training of Intellectual Capital in the Tourism Sector Based on the Development of Professional Skills

2019 ◽  
pp. 199-211
Author(s):  
Rosa María Rivas García ◽  
Jésica Alhelí Cortés Ruiz ◽  
Sandra Viridiana Cortés Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Definition Of

The objective of this chapter is to offer an approach to the generation of competitive advantage in the tourism industry based on the definition of intellectual capital and its relationship with professional competences in tourism, which is why the topic of educational competences in higher education is described, since professional skills are achieved through these. Subsequently, the exploration of the intellectual capital concept and the conception of tourism is presented. Finally, the relation of the thematic axes of this chapter is presented to incorporate the conclusion that describes that the educational competences in higher education applied by professionals in the tourism industry will result in the productivity and profitability of the organizations known as intellectual capital.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN TOURISM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE LATVIAN TOURISM INDUSTRY

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 580-589
Author(s):  
Linda Veliverronena ◽  
Ilze Grīnfelde
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Fundamental Study ◽  
Study Methods ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Professional Study

Several Latvian higher education organisations provide both academic and professional study programmes in tourism from college up to master level. Frequently educators stress that programme's content corresponds to tourism industry needs; however, tourism representatives describe higher education as reactive to the needs rather than proactive. The aim of the study is to explore tourism labour market needs in Latvia and to analyse the employability of graduates and the quality of higher education from the perspective of tourism sector stakeholders in the state and municipal, non-governmental and private sectors. Interviews with informants from small and medium size organizations were selected as data collection method and data were coded and analysed by using the method of content analysis. Results reveal that cooperation between higher education institutions and the tourism sector is insufficient as education partially responds to the needs of the industry. The industry stakeholders suggest strengthening students` skills in sales, cooperation and networking and creative experience design. A data analysis reveals that personal traits and self-efficacy play a more significant role than formal education in the process of staff recruitment. Tourism educators should engage in closer cooperation with the tourism sector to find out needs proactively, reconsider study methods and use a more hands-on approach – improvement of the supply of education does not demand fundamental study content changes but rather transformation of study methods – assessing the effectiveness of existing methods and introducing novel teaching ways. 

scholarly journals Study of Changing Role of Leading Universities in the National Innovation Ecosystem during Transition to the University 4.0 Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-266
Author(s):  
T. G. Maximova ◽  
E. L. Bogdanova ◽  
G. M. Brovka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The State ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
External Threats ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The University

The paper is devoted to identifying patterns of activity of Russian universities in the national innovation ecosystem. Decisions on the development of innovative activity, effective commercialization and implementation of scientific developments are substantiated in strategic documents of state development. In fact the level of innovative security of a country, the state of protection of national interests of the state from internal and external threats arising from the conditions of innovative development, depends to a large extent on the success of the implementation of scientific and development projects. The leading higher education institutions are entrusted with the task of becoming centers of regional innovation ecosystems, transforming universities into active participants of socio-economic and innovative development. Official statistics on national research universities of the Russian Federation have been used in order to identify patterns of the activity of higher education institutions in this area. An analysis of the changes in the analyzed indicators has made it possible to single out universities that implement the most promising models of scientific activity management in terms of world experience. These are primarily universities for which there is a positive relative increase in indicators of total R&D, the share of extra-budgetary funds in university income from R&D, and the share of income from R&D in total income. It has been established that the current stage of development of universities is characterized by the presence of both competitive advantages and challenges that form the features of their modernization. The response to the challenges should be the creation of a business model of the University 4.0 activity which includes new technologies, products and services that are in demand in the country.

scholarly journals The Border Territories’ Branding in the Far East of the Russian Federation as a Factor in Improving the Quality of Life of the Region’s Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Elena A. Danilova ◽  
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Alexander V. Shaikhitdinov ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Far East ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
National Defense ◽  
News Sources ◽  
The Far East ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
State Programs ◽  
The Cost

The article examines branding of the border territories of the Far East. The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that the border regions of the Far East, subject to the implementation of a set of measures in the field of territorial branding, have great potential for the development of tourism, increasing investments in various sectors of the economy, and reducing population outflows. The work for the first time attempted a scientific understanding of the practical possibilities and prospects for the development of brands of the border territories of the Far East. The aim of the article is to study and discover the most promising areas, methods and technologies for the development of brands of the territories of the Far East. The objective is to investigate the branding practices of the border territories of the Far East, which contribute to the formation of the territories’ favorable perception. The study uses methods of comparative analysis, data synthesis and systematization, as well as the statistical and observation methods. Structural-functional, activity and normative approaches were applied. The empirical basis of the study is made up of regional news sources and official documents. The article shows that the development of brands of the regions of the border territories of the Far East has prospects due to the development of tourism. This is especially important for Primorsky Krai, which is a leader in the tourist region in the Far East and concentrates tourist flows from Asia. The Far East can develop a brand in the field of tourism and culture to expand cooperation with China, Japan, South Korea. Also important are state programs to stimulate tourism in the Far East. It is important to develop certain strong brands, such as the Russian Pacific Fleet, for their subsequent inclusion in the national branding strategy in terms of national defense and security. The development of tourist projects involving several regions of the Far East, like the Eastern Ring of Russia, is hindered by the geographical distance from each other; it is necessary to reduce the cost of movement between regions for the development of tourism. The epidemic of coronavirus, the closure of Russia’s borders with Asian countries led to a weakening of the tourism industry in the Far East and, as a result, the weakening of the opportunities for the development of brands of the regions of the Far East. In this connection, the state should support the tourism sector to maintain and further increase the level of tourism development.

scholarly journals Balinese Women’s Motivation for Pursuing Higher Education in Tourism Study Programs

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Putu Sucita Yanthy ◽  
Sylvine Pickel-Chevalier
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Doctoral Program ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
Study Programs

The number of Balinese women taking tourism education at various levels appears to be increasing in line with the development of tourism education institutions and the tourism industry in Bali. This article analyzes the motivation of Balinese women in pursuing higher education in tourism, starting from the diploma level to the doctoral program. By applying a qualitative method, this article collects data through interviews with 30 Balinese women who have taken tourism education at various levels. The results show that Balinese women are motivated to take tourism education for several reasons, including the motivation to get a job in the tourism sector, they have families who work in the tourism sector, and they live in Bali which has more job opportunities in the tourism sector. By taking tourism education, Balinese women who were informants in this study proved that they had found better jobs and career opportunities in the tourism industry. Their experiences have also become a source of inspiration for other Balinese women to take the same career path.

scholarly journals Networks, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in Tourism Industry: An Empirical Study of SMEs in Portugal

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
João M. Lopes ◽  
Márcio Oliveira ◽  
Jorge Lopes ◽  
Umer Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Regional Networks ◽  
Business Innovation ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Speed Up

The present study aims to investigate how commercialisation and knowledge transfer between the SMEs of the tourism sector and the higher education institutions (HEIs) are made, as well as to find out whether the SMEs of the tourism sector are part of tourism networks, and what their motivations are. We used a qualitative methodology, applying the triangulation method to eight SMEs and one HEI. The results indicate that the commercialisation and knowledge transfer between the SMEs and the HEIs are not effective. SMEs are part of regional networks of business innovation; however, they do not participate in R&D activities with HEIs. Some suggestions were made to SMEs, HEIs, and regional governments to speed up commercialisation and knowledge transfer in the tourism sector. We adapted the Triple Helix Model to the tourism sector, thus creating the “Triple Helix in the Tourism Context”. Only a few studies have researched knowledge commercialisation in the tourism sector, a gap that this article aims to compensate.

A comparison of the cost of research in South Africa's public research and higher education institutions

2008 ◽  
Vol 104 (11/12) ◽  
Author(s):  
D.R. Walwyn
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Research ◽  
Pricing Policy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Annual Salary ◽  
Research Sector ◽  
Salary Survey ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Comparative Information

Despite the importance of labour and overhead costs to both funders and performers of research in South Africa, there is little published information on the remuneration structures for researchers, technician and research support staff. Moreover, there are widely different pricing practices and perceptions within the public research and higher education institutions, which in some cases do not reflect the underlying costs to the institution or the inherent value of the research. In this article, data from the 2004/5 Research and Development Survey have been used to generate comparative information on the cost of research in various performance sectors. It is shown that this cost is lowest in the higher education institutions, and highest in the business sector, although the differences in direct labour and overheads are not as large as may have been expected. The calculated cost of research is then compared with the gazetted rates for engineers, scientists and auditors performing work on behalf of the public sector, which in all cases are higher than the research sector. This analysis emphasizes the need within the public research and higher education institutions for the development of a common pricing policy and for an annual salary survey, in order to dispel some of the myths around the relative costs of research, the relative levels of overhead ratios and the apparent disparity in remuneration levels.

TOURISM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IS INCREASING, NEW JOBS WILL INCREASE INCOMES AND LIVING STANDARDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-90
Author(s):  
N.T. Sattarova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Industry Development ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
New Jobs

One of the important issues of today is the development of the tourism industry with great potential for solving in the near future.The development of the tourism sector will create new jobs, diversify the economy,accelerate the development of regions, increase foreign exchange earnings, increase incomes and living standards

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