The impact of industry network strength, centrality and heterogeneity on entrepreneurial performance in the hospitality and tourism: Perspectives on innovation and leadership

IF 9.9 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2025-01-25 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104088

Haiyang Su , Simin Li , Tong Wen , Yi Liang

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Abstract

Unlike previous research that focused on the influence of kinship networks, the importance of industry networks in fostering hospitality and tourism entrepreneurship, as well as sustainable development, has become increasingly important. This study, grounded in social network theory, utilizes SPSS to analyze data from 420 small hotel and tourism entrepreneurs. Through hierarchical multiple regression, it explores the direct impact of industry network characteristics on entrepreneurial performance, and further examines the mediating role of innovative behavior and the moderating role of leadership self-efficacy. The results show that network centrality and heterogeneity positively affect performance, while the effect of network strength is statistically non-significant. Innovative behavior mediates the relationship between network centrality, heterogeneity, and performance. Lastly, leadership self-efficacy either positively moderates the correlation between network centrality and performance or alters the previously non-significant relationship between network strength and innovative behavior. Theoretical and practical implications are also discussed in this context.

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International Journal of Hospitality Management HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

CiteScore

21.20

自引率

9.40%

发文量

218

审稿时长

85 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation. In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field. The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.