Network science. A review focused on tourism

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the methods of the science of networks with an application to the field of tourism studies. The basic definitions and computational techniques are described and a case study (Elba, Italy) used to illustrate the effect of network typology on information diffusion. A static structural characterization of the network formed by destination stakeholders is derived from stakeholder interviews and website link analysis. This is followed by a dynamic analysis of the information diffusion process within the case destination demonstrating that stakeholder cohesion and adaptive capacity have a positive effect on information diffusion. The outcomes and the implications of this analysis for improving destination management are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	802-827
Number of pages	26
Journal	Annals of Tourism Research
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2010.02.008
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cohesion
Complex systems
Destination management
Network science

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Development
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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