Tourism entrepreneurship research: a perspective article

Abstract

Purpose

Tourism entrepreneurship is an emerging area of study that has both practical and theoretical importance. This paper aims to review past research on tourism entrepreneurship with the view of highlighting neglected areas of study.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of the past 75 years is conducted that highlights the gaps in the research in need of further research.

Findings

There is a focus on lifestyle and sustainable forms of tourism entrepreneurship without taking into account emerging technologies and other forms of entrepreneurship such as digital and societal.

Originality/value

This paper places emphasis on the transdisciplinary nature of tourism entrepreneurship that enables researchers to build on multiple disciplines to derive fruitful new areas of research interest.

Citation

Ratten, V. (2020), "Tourism entrepreneurship research: a perspective article", Tourism Review, Vol. 75 No. 1, pp. 122-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-06-2019-0204