Innovation and Growth in Tourism [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2006.
How is innovation transforming tourism business models? By tackling the subject of innovation, this report touches upon an important dimension of tourism economics rarely examined at the international level. It provides information about the dynamics and characteristics of innovation in tourism, and gives examples of how business models are evolving as a result. It also aims to provide an important contribution to further research and policy work in this area. The report includes a discussion of the conceptual issues regarding innovation in tourism, it illustrates national and industry practices enhancing innovation in tourism, and provides insights into the potential role of tourism policy in innovation.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references.
Product Improvement or Innovation -- Has Innovation Become a Routine Practice that Enables Companies to Stay ahead of the Competition in the Travel Industry? -- Innovation and Economic Growth -- The French Initiative for Innovation in Tourism -- A Dynamic Conceptual Approach to Innovation in Tourism -- Innovation in the Field of Market Communication and Marketing -- Malta -- E-Tourism -- Innovation and Tourism Policy -- Can the State Promote Innovation in Tourism? Should It?.
How is innovation transforming tourism business models? By tackling the subject of innovation, this report touches upon an important dimension of tourism economics rarely examined at the international level. It provides information about the dynamics and characteristics of innovation in tourism, and gives examples of how business models are evolving as a result. It also aims to provide an important contribution to further research and policy work in this area. The report includes a discussion of the conceptual issues regarding innovation in tourism, it illustrates national and industry practices enhancing innovation in tourism, and provides insights into the potential role of tourism policy in innovation.
Tourism.