COMPONENTS AND IMPLICATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A TOURISM PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • Bruno Sousa ESGHT/Universidade do Algarve

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Marketing, Process, Tourism

Abstract

The concept of entrepreneurship has been gradually gaining ground in the academic community as a field of study (global application, closely linked to the creation of wealth, independence and personal fulfillment (Miner, 1997)) of which, however, the interpretations surrounding fragmented and continue without a universal definition. This reflection seeks to gather and present the main aspects related to entrepreneurship and dissect the process through a framework known as 4-P framework: pioneer (in which the entrepreneur is an innovator and champion of innovation), perspective (perspective, showing the entrepreneurial spirit), practice (practice, as a symbol of entrepreneurial activities) and performance (performance, indicating the outcome or results of operations and entrepreneurial activities). The study (work in progress) has as purpose to provide a better understanding regarding the essence of entrepreneurship: theoretical and practical implications (Ma & Tan, 2006) with a view to tourism. Entrepreneurship is considered a central force of economic development, as it generates growth and serves as a vehicle for innovation and change. Tourism is one of the economic sectors in which a great degree of involvement is needed by the entrepreneurial sector: diversification of tourism products and services is needed to cope with increased demand for new types of tourism needs. These include opportunities for more sustainable tourism (Lordkipanidze, Brezet & Backman, 2005). Regarding the methodology used here, this is a conceptual paper with a literature review that brings together the major components of entrepreneurship and its implications tourist perspective and conceptual model of the dynamic nature of the Triggering Process and innovation.

Author Biography

  • Bruno Sousa, ESGHT/Universidade do Algarve
    PhD, Adjunct Professor, ESGHT/University of Algarve Web Manager of the Journal Encontros Científicos - Tourism & Management Studies  Director of the undergraduate Course in Hotelmanagement, ESGHT/University of Algarve

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Published

09.04.2013

How to Cite

COMPONENTS AND IMPLICATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A TOURISM PERSPECTIVE. (2013). Tourism & Management Studies, 54-65. https://www.tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/393

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