Institutional Theory in Tourism and Hospitality

This book provides a comprehensive overview of institutional theory in the tourism and hospitality context,exploring its complexity and multiple scaled nature,and its implications for understanding the development and formation of tourism destinations,attractions,organizations,and businesses. It will appeal to students of tourism,hospitality,leisure,and events,as well as other social science disciplines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Institutions play a vital role in driving the growth of tourism and hospitality on a global scale. They serve as the socio-economic framework that shapes and governs human interactions and organizational dynamics. This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive exploration of institutional theory within the context of tourism and hospitality.

The intricate and multifaceted nature of the institutional environment plays a pivotal role in the development, formation, and success of tourism destinations, attractions, organizations, and businesses. It also exerts a significant influence on the behavior and actions of individuals. Consequently, institutional theory provides a valuable tool for understanding the complexity and processes of change at various levels of analysis. It offers insights into the organizational and political foundations of tourism policy development and implementation.

The book is organized into chapters that introduce and expand on institutional analysis in tourism and hospitality. It delves into institutional theory in the social sciences, methodological considerations, and future directions in institutional analysis in tourism and hospitality. Throughout the chapters, case studies are employed to illustrate and reinforce the theoretical concepts.

This book is of immense value to students pursuing studies in tourism, hospitality, leisure, and events, as well as other social science disciplines. It serves as a comprehensive reference and guide to the application of institutional theory in the tourism and hospitality sector. With its in-depth coverage and insightful analysis, this book is poised to remain a valuable resource for years to come.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 218 x 226 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367507756