Purpose This study aims at developing a framework to investigate and analyze sustainable
competitiveness in tourism destinations. Design/methodology/approach This study has a …

Rural territories may benefit from the entrepreneurial dynamics created by small tourism
businesses, especially if associated to lifestyle motivations of respective entrepreneurs …

Although employee engagement is essential to hotel performance, few studies have
identified context-specific manifestations of employee engagement in the boutique hotel …

In recognition of the significance of external business environments for small to medium-
sized enterprises (SMEs), this study examines the relationship between macroenvironments …

The purpose of this study is to gather information about the determinants and characteristics
of the owners/managers of small-and medium-sized hotels (SMSHs) and identify various …

Are the mega-projects an opportunity or threat for micro and small firms? This question has
rarely been examined in the literature. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have always …

Purpose: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been grabbing the attention of
tourism and hospitality academicians. However, the fragmented and scattered research …

This study is based on an understanding of the state of development of small tourism
businesses in Almaty, one of the oldest settlements located along the Great Silk Road. The …

The development of small businesses in rural areas as a key strategy for sustaining the
population and improving the quality of life of villagers has always been a concern for many …

Purpose Despite their popularity among tourists, information about low-cost accommodation
is limited. The study aims to focus on hostels as tourist accommodation. The purpose of this …