Strategic Networks for Sustainable Tourism Development

Authors

  • Ivelyna Krasteva Yoveva International University College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-5195/4619

Keywords:

Sustainability, Innovations, Network Effectiveness, Systems Thinking, Synergy, Tourism, Culinary Arts, Hospitality

Abstract

This paper proposes an innovative approach towards introduction of an up-to-date sustainable development philosophy founded on the principles of combination and balance of common and individual interests on multilateral perspective, i.e. individuals vs. organizations, public groups vs. governmental authorities, industry vs. macroeconomic development, nation states vs. international regional development etc. The optimal implementation of such an approach is imminently dependent on an authentic self-awareness of own identity, values, purposes and motivation for positive contribution to the common well-being. The author’s arguments are based on the conviction that when more individuals and organizations harness deeper understanding of the mutual benefits within their operations area and undertake collaborative efforts to solve common problem their steadfast long-term development may be secured even in times of social-economic-political-eco-etc. crises and within a dynamically changing environment.

Main purpose of current article is the concentration of the research on looking for and applying the principles of consistency, exchange of good collaborative practices and consequently strategic and operational utilization of the synergy effect, systems thinking and the holistic approach. Collaborative efforts would lead to greater effectiveness and optimization that satisfies individual and common interests in multiple environmental dimensions. The study aims to analyze the potential of a new network paradigm for provision of effectively applied strategies within the contemporary sustainable development context.

Some good practices within the area of joint development of sustainable strategic networks in tourism industry in Bulgaria are presented. A case study of a culinary and hospitality cluster recently established in the Dobrudzha region is about to demonstrates the strategic network viability and sustainability in a contemporary agricultural geographic context.

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2014-12-20

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Yoveva, I. K. (2014). Strategic Networks for Sustainable Tourism Development. Almatourism - Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development, 5(3), 19–35. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2036-5195/4619