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Examining Cross-Industry Clusters among Airlines and Tourism: An Island Context Perspective
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: Received: 17 December 2023 / Approved: 17 December 2023 / Online: 18 December 2023 (05:51:52 CET)
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Liasidou, S. Examining Cross-Industry Clusters among Airline and Tourism Industries. Tour. Hosp. 2024, 5, 112-123. Liasidou, S. Examining Cross-Industry Clusters among Airline and Tourism Industries. Tour. Hosp. 2024, 5, 112-123.
Abstract
Cross-industry clusters are important for the economic prosperity of a region. However, studies are lacking to address competitive clusters among the aviation and tourism industries. Thus, this paper considers the case of both industries in terms of clusters and synergies formed. This research aim is to provide an understanding of both industries' protagonists' involvement in contributing to knowledge insights on the establishment of synergies or clusters among the two industries. Cyprus is highly dependent on tourism and aviation because they facilitate connectivity. The research is filled with semi-structured interviews with the main players and organizations of the airline and tourism industries (government bodies, airports, airlines, tour operators, and hotels). The results are indicative and suggest that, in a small geographical context, the notion of clusters involves a synergetic relationship among tourism stakeholders. Airlines’ role is important because it has an effect on all stakeholders involved in tourism.
Keywords
tourism clusters; airline; tourism policy; semi-structured interviews; Cyprus
Subject
Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport and Hospitality
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