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1 – 2 of 2André Pedrosa, Filomena Martins, Zélia Breda, Rubén Lois González and António Pedro Costa
This study aims to identify Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for tourism route development and proposes a tailored conceptual model. It addresses a comprehensive range of tourism…
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to identify Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for tourism route development and proposes a tailored conceptual model. It addresses a comprehensive range of tourism routes, considering their respective goals and performance.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors applied a qualitative approach to investigate five tourism routes, interviewing 31 current and former members and examining secondary data from organisational documents. A conceptual model was developed through content analysis of transcripts and secondary data.
Findings
Based on the identified CSFs, the model is organised into six components: Product, Goals, Resources, Governance, Activities and Performance assessment.
Research limitations/implications
The study analyses various tourism routes concerning their products, implementation levels, goals, performance and perceived success.
Practical implications
Most respondents are public authorities from European countries. Besides, consideration should be given to developing quantitative research to validate the derived theory.
Social implications
The model may facilitate participants in enhancing and developing tourism routes, thereby contributing to achieving sustainable development goals related to rural-urban connections and tourism partnerships.
Originality/value
The development of tourism routes is expected to impact socio-economic development in rural/peripheral areas positively.
目的
本研究旨在确定旅游线路开发的关键成功因素 (CSFs), 并提出量身定制的概念模型。本文提出了一系列旅游线路, 考虑了各自的目标和绩效。
设计/方法论/方法
我们采用定性方法探究了五条旅游线路, 采访了 31 名现任和前任成员, 并检查了组织文件中的二手数据。通过对记录和二手数据的内容分析, 开发了一个概念模型。
发现
根据识别的关键成功要素, 该模型分为六个部分:产品、目标、资源、治理、活动和绩效评估。
研究局限性/影响
本研究分析了各种旅游线路的产品、实施水平、目标、绩效和感知成功。
实际影响
大多数受访者是来自欧洲国家的公共当局。此外, 还应考虑开展定量研究来验证所得出的理论。
社会启示
该模型可帮助参与者改善和发展旅游路线, 从而有助于实现与城乡联系和旅游伙伴关系相关的可持续发展目标。
原创性/价值
旅游路线的发展预计将对农村/边缘地区的社会经济发展产生积极影响。
Propósito
Esta investigación se centra en diversas tipologías de rutas turísticas, buscando identificar Factores Críticos de Éxito (FCE) y proporcionar un modelo conceptual adaptado.
Diseño/metodología/enfoque
Aplicamos un enfoque cualitativo para investigar cinco rutas turísticas. Entrevistamos a 31 miembros y examinamos datos secundarios de documentos organizativos. Se desarrolló un modelo conceptual mediante el análisis de contenido de transcripciones y datos secundarios.
Resultados
Basado en los FCE identificados, el modelo está organizado en seis componentes: Producto, Objetivos, Recursos, Gobernanza, Actividades y Evaluación del desempeño.
Originalidad
El estudio analiza diversas rutas turísticas en relación con sus productos, ubicaciones y nivel de implementación, así como los objetivos, rendimiento y éxitos percibidos de los involucrados.
Limitaciones/implicaciones de la investigación
La mayoría de los encuestados son autoridades públicas de países europeos. Se debe considerar el desarrollo de investigaciones cuantitativas para validar la teoría derivada de este estudio.
Implicaciones prácticas
El modelo puede potencialmente ayudar a los participantes a mejorar y desarrollar rutas turísticas, contribuyendo así a lograr los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible relacionados con las conexiones rural-urbanas y las asociaciones turísticas.
Implicaciones sociales
Se espera que el desarrollo de rutas turísticas tenga un impacto positivo en el desarrollo socioeconómico en áreas rurales/periféricas.
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Alejandro López-González, Rubén C. Lois-González and Rubén Fernández-Casal
This paper evaluates the effect of Spain's regulatory framework on Mercadona's expansion. Mercadona is the main company in this commercial distribution sector and so we have taken…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper evaluates the effect of Spain's regulatory framework on Mercadona's expansion. Mercadona is the main company in this commercial distribution sector and so we have taken the North American company Wal-Mart as a classic example of the sector on a world scale. In Spain the regulatory framework is characterized by the high grade of autonomy of the regional governments over the development of business regulation. In other words, the main objective is to check the extent of competitive bias resulting from regulatory risk.
Design/methodology/approach
The article discusses the stores and retailers of Mercadona. Through the use of quantitative indicators the degree of concentration-dispersion is studied, which is reflected graphically with a series of maps. It also discusses the normalisation constraints by quantitative data analysis from a region with trade liberalisation criteria (Madrid) and another with criteria for restricting the construction of large retail outlets (Barcelona)
Findings
In the commercial distribution sector, certain firms stand out due to their rapid expansion, firms that have been successful in implementing widely different business philosophies. This article interprets the course and the immediate challenges for Mercadona, taking Wal-Mart as a reference, since this company is already at a more advanced stage of development: the conversion of an operator on an international scale.
Originality/value
The study described helps in understanding the process of forming a large commercial distribution chain in Southern Europe. This example in turn allows an understanding of business concentration processes in this sector.
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