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Measures of innovation activities in tourism according to CIS survey

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  • Emira Becic

    (Ministry of Science, Education and Sports, Directorate for Science and Technology, Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Kristina Crnjar

    (Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, University of Rijeka)

  • Mauro Licul

Abstract

Purpose – This paper addresses a series of key questions regarding the role of innovation in tourism industry, and its relation to economic performance and the competitiveness of Croatia with regard to the tourism sector. For detecting and evaluating the impact of innovation activities on tourism sector performance, this paper takes a look at recent statistics on innovation activities in the tourism sector in Croatia and selected countries. The focus is on innovation activities made by enterprises in Sector I - Accommodation and Food Service Activities. Methodology – The majority of the statistical data will be taken from Eurostat and other data sources (UNWTO). Descriptive analysis and correlation analysis were preformed to analyze the data. Research findings and originality – Using the available data from CIS surveys, the paper analyzes the type of innovations by enterprises, estimates the impact on total turnover and tests the intensity of correlation between type of innovations, total Turnover and Receipts relative to GDP (for Croatia and selected countries). The paper analyzes trends in innovation evaluation and effects on employment in tourism. Therefore, it contributes to the existing literature on the effects of innovation in the tourism industry.

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  • Emira Becic & Kristina Crnjar & Mauro Licul, 2014. "Measures of innovation activities in tourism according to CIS survey," Tourism and Hospitality Industry section2-1, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
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    1. Hjalager, Anne-Mette, 2010. "A review of innovation research in tourism," Tourism Management, Elsevier, vol. 31(1), pages 1-12.
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    Keywords

    CIS survey; measures of innovation activities; Human capital; Innovation in Accommodation and Food Service Activities sector; Croatia;
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    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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