The Destination as a Local System of Innovation: The Role of Relational Networks

Guía, Jaume; Prat, L.; Comas, Jordi

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“…As Svensson et al (2006) observe, changes in governance strategies provide useful keys to understanding the dynamics and competitiveness of destinations. Reflecting the complexities of these emerging destination governance models, several studies have adopted network approaches for analyzing and understanding the preconditions for innovation in both structure and practice (Baggio, Scott, & Cooper, 2010;Beritelli et al, 2007;Erkus-Osturk & Eraydin, 2010;Graci, 2013;Guia, Prats, & Comas, 2006;Lazzeretti & Petrillo, 2006;Pforr, 2002). Recent work on the influence of entrepreneurs on destination governance suggests growing recognition of the importance of entrepreneurial reputation (Komppula, 2014;Strobl & Peters, 2013).…”

Section: Destination Governance and Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mindful deviation in creating a governance path towards sustainability in resort destinations

Gill

Williams

2014

Tourism Geographies

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Drawing on recent work in evolutionary economic geography, we focus on path creation as the framework for understanding how, in a resort destination context, the shift from growth models to ones based on principles of sustainability are evolving. Path creation emphasizes the power of human agency by recognizing the influence of entrepreneurs in shaping their environments. In the case study of the mountain resort of Whistler, British Columbia, we focus on one key aspect of the discourse surrounding the transition in governance from growth towards sustainability À that of affordable housing. The data are drawn from key informant interviews, participant observation and community document sources. The findings demonstrate how, through 'mindful deviation' from a growth model approach, Whistler entrepreneurs were able to utilize the collective agency of the community, generated in support of a new governance model based on principles of sustainability, to address the pressing need for affordable employee housing. This resulted from the opportunity to host the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Through the efforts of both individual and collective human agency Whistler entrepreneurs were able to persuade the local Olympic organizing committee to conform to the resort's sustainability mandate in the development of athletes' accommodation that would later serve as permanent resident-restricted housing. Overall, the study demonstrates the utility of employing a path creation lens as an analytical tool for understanding evolutionary change.

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Section: Destination Governance and Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Bodega et al, 2004;Lazzeretti & Petrillo, 2006), innovation (e.g. Guia et al, 2006), entrepreneurship (e.g. Komppula, 2014), policy (e.g.…”

Section: Tourism Geographies 557mentioning

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Mindful deviation in creating a governance path towards sustainability in resort destinations

Gill

Williams

2014

Tourism Geographies

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“…In this context, induced agents that possess a better position in the network of contacts will benefit from advantages in variety and quantity of knowledge, and in timeliness and exclusivity regarding the distribution of the knowledge flowing through the network at any moment. However, their position will only be effective for their potential absorptive capacity (Comas and Guia, 2005;Guia et al, 2006), that is, acquisition and assimilation capacities.…”

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Destination networks and induced tourism image

2008

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Purpose -The aim of the paper is to develop a conceptual model of the process by means of which the induced tourism image of a destination is created. The model focuses on the role tourism agents' relational networks play in this process and particularly on the effects of the links with external actorsi.e. tour-operators -on the destination's induced image.Design/methodology/approach -Based on Gartner's definition of image formation agents, it is assumed that there are tourism agents that use the tourism image as a pull factor to influence the buying behaviour of potential visitors. Basically, these agents are: internal actors, located within a particular tourism destination, and external agents -i.e. tour-operators -which are not normally associated with any particular destination, but have stakes in the travel decision process of potential visitors. In parallel, it is assumed that the tourism destination is a web of relational networks where the agents are connected by means of collaborative links that facilitate the supply of a tourist product or experience to the visitors. Findings -In this paper two potential gaps in the induced tourism destination image formation process are found, and that the position of relevant actors in the network and the structure of the network are two determinant factors of the emergence -or inhibition -of these gaps. It is also suggested that these gaps and the lack of collaborative links among internal and external actors would affect the coherence of the supplied tourist products and the satisfaction with the tourist experience.Originality/value -The relevance of the paper lies in a new approach to the induced tourism image formation process focusing on the destination's relational network and, in particular, the network of relations with external agents (i.e. tour-operators).

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“…Among these are the ones that represent the destination as a local system of innovation and as a learning region (Guia et al, 2006;Schianetz et al, 2007;Hjalager, 2010). Another example is the analytical model proposed by Bramwell and Sharman (1999) for the evaluation of power imbalances and collective learning within collaborative groups.…”

Section: Cooperation and Knowledge In Tourismmentioning

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Communities of Practice in Tourism: Working and Learning Together. An Illustrative Case Study from Northern Norway

Bertella

2011

Tourism Planning & Development

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of Wenger's theory of Communities of Practice (CoP) to cooperative groups of small tourism actors. Empirical data about a case study of a group of firms operating in northern Norway are presented in order to illustrate and challenge the discussion. The findings suggest that Wenger's theory can be usefully applied to describe the processes and dynamics relative to the development and management of tourism products based on the identity of the local area. The element of Wenger's theory that makes it particularly useful is its focus on social processes, knowledge and identity. The findings suggest also that the CoP framework could gain completeness from the integration of the concepts of terroir, lifestyle entrepreneurship and community entrepreneurship. In regard to the adoption of Wenger's framework as a practical tool to promote cooperation, the case study shows that the existence of formal programmes directed to cooperative groups that can be qualified as CoP can help to identify them and support the implementation of collective projects.

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The Destination as a Local System of Innovation: The Role of Relational Networks

Cited by 13 publications

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Mindful deviation in creating a governance path towards sustainability in resort destinations

Mindful deviation in creating a governance path towards sustainability in resort destinations

Destination networks and induced tourism image

Communities of Practice in Tourism: Working and Learning Together. An Illustrative Case Study from Northern Norway

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