Holistic theory development in tourism and hospitality: a perspective article
ISSN: 1660-5373
Article publication date: 13 September 2019
Issue publication date: 20 February 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This opinion piece calls for a consolidation of theories through integrative literature reviews to set forth the path for holistic theory development in future research.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a perspective article.
Findings
It is difficult to substantiate the value of tourism and hospitality researchers’ contribution due to the fragmented nature of research because researchers typically conduct their studies in silos, sometimes completely detached from others who study similar or even the same concepts using different terminology.
Originality/value
This perspective article suggests critical and integrative literature reviews to consolidate concepts, models, theories, taxonomies and typologies for more holistic theories.
Keywords
Citation
Tasci, A.D.A. (2020), "Holistic theory development in tourism and hospitality: a perspective article", Tourism Review, Vol. 75 No. 1, pp. 37-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-06-2019-0209
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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