The influence of technological innovation on tourism enterprises’ performance: a comparative study of travel agents and hotels in Egypt
Joint Authors
Sulayman, Muhammad
Shidid, Muhammad
Source
Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2015), pp.115-130, 16 p.
Publisher
Alexandria University Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Publication Date
2015-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Business Administration
Tourism
Topics
Abstract EN
Given the rapid development of competition, organizations are in urgent need for creating viable new concepts, activities, and practices.
In recent years, innovation has emerged as a pressing theme for most organizations involved in service industry.
Technological innovation competencies are being required in all fields and at all levels in tourism and hospitality industry.
This study aims to examine the influence of technological innovation on tourism and hospitality enterprises’ performance in Egypt.
Quantitative approach is used to achieve the aim of the study.
Questionnaires were distributed and collected from managers in travel agencies category 'A' and five star hotels in Egypt.
The main findings of the study are: product and process innovations have a significant effect on production, financial, and market performance of Egyptian travel agents and hotels.
This study is useful for tourism and hospitality organizations that are in imperative need to improve their performance.
This study is contributing to knowledge by providing insights from tourism and hotel sector in a developing country, Egypt
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sulayman, Muhammad& Shidid, Muhammad. 2015. The influence of technological innovation on tourism enterprises’ performance: a comparative study of travel agents and hotels in Egypt. Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels،Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.115-130.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-856736
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sulayman, Muhammad& Shidid, Muhammad. The influence of technological innovation on tourism enterprises’ performance: a comparative study of travel agents and hotels in Egypt. Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Vol. 12, no. 1 (2015), pp.115-130.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-856736
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sulayman, Muhammad& Shidid, Muhammad. The influence of technological innovation on tourism enterprises’ performance: a comparative study of travel agents and hotels in Egypt. Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels. 2015. Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.115-130.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-856736
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 128-130
Record ID
BIM-856736