The aim of this case study is to increase our understanding of the role of entrepreneurs in
enhancing the competitiveness of a rural tourism destination. A literature review of the …

The aim of this study is to investigate what sets in motion the process that results in product
innovations in rural micro-tourism firms. The point of departure is to place entrepreneurship …

Purpose This paper aims to address lack in destination leadership and to propose a new
typology of approaches. Frequently, rural tourism is suggested as a remedy that should …

Whilst the study of tourism destination competitiveness continues to gain interest amongst
tourism researchers (Evans, Fox and Johnson 1995; Faulkner, Oppermann, and Fredline …

Geographers have increasingly criticized the absence of theoretical rigour characterizing
studies of the tourism production system. Tourism entrepreneurship is one related research …

This study explores tourism destination innovativeness as perceived by leading
entrepreneurs in order to derive implications for destination management organizations …

Rural tourism is tourism that takes place outside densely populated communities and tourist
centres. It is often considered small-sized and connected to the farming industry and outdoor …

The term competitiveness is a well discussed research theme in various subject areas and
research fields. Most of the research conducted on tourism destination competitiveness are …

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the crucial role of individual people, entrepreneurs and
other stakeholders in the development of a tourist destination during its life cycle. The …

The aim of the paper is to provide evidence of causal relationships between attributes of
competitiveness and tourism destination competitiveness (TDC) in small and medium …