Measuring entrepreneurial potential in fast-paced industries: Scale development for the tourism industry

IF 8.3 1区管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Hospitality Management Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104297

Andreas Schuster , Dominik K. Kanbach , Andreas Kallmuenzer , Sascha Kraus , Franz Rumstadt

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This paper develops and validates a scale to measure entrepreneurship in the tourism industry, addressing its unique characteristics such as small businesses, family enterprises, lifestyle-driven behaviors, and destination-specific factors. Existing scales often fail to capture these nuances, limiting the generalizability of tourism entrepreneurship research. This gap is critical for assessing entrepreneurial performance and potential in tourism. Using a systematic literature review, we established a foundation for construct generation based on Grounded Theory. An expert panel reassessed this through the Delphi method, followed by validation via a large-scale survey. The resulting scale is tailored specifically for the tourism sector, enhancing theoretical understanding and offering a practical tool for managers. By addressing a key research gap, this study contributes to more accurate assessments of entrepreneurship in tourism, supporting both academic inquiry and practical applications within this distinctive industry.

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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.