Navigating External Tourism Forces: A Study on Destination Competitiveness and Sustainability

Danie Ferreira; Sandra Perks

Makale detayları

Navigating External Tourism Forces: A Study on Destination Competitiveness and Sustainability

Yazarlar:

Danie Ferreira | Sandra Perks

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Human Geography (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Tourismology Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.122-142

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356219

pISSN:

2459-1939

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 This study examines the influence of external tourism forces on destination competitiveness and sustainability within the tourism sector. Building upon prior research on tourism resilience, this study applies an integrated model that considers political, market related, technological, tourism policy and socioeconomic conditions. There is a significant research gap in understanding how external tourism forces affect a destinations competitiveness and sustainability. Most studies examine these forces in isolation, resulting in a fragmented understanding of their interactions and effects on a destinations strategies and operations. Using partial least squares structural equation modelling PLSSEM, data from a diverse sample of 512 tourism stakeholders were analysed. Results indicate that political stability, market posi tioning, technological integration and robust tourism policies are significant drivers of competitive and sustainable tourism. Findings highlight that tourism policy and technological conditions are crucial for sustainability, while political and socioeconomic stability are essential for competitive tourism appeal. This research contributes to the literature by providing a nuanced understanding of how distinct external tourism forces interact to shape destination resilience. Practical recommendations underscore the value of multi stakeholder collaborations to enhance both competitiveness and sustainability in dynamic tourism environments. The studys model offers adaptable strategies for policymakers and industry leaders to bolster destination resilience against evolving global challenges.

 This study examines the influence of external tourism forces on destination competitiveness and sustainability within the tourism sector. Building upon prior research on tourism resilience, this study applies an integrated model that considers political, market related, technological, tourism policy and socioeconomic conditions. There is a significant research gap in understanding how external tourism forces affect a destinations competitiveness and sustainability. Most studies examine these forces in isolation, resulting in a fragmented understanding of their interactions and effects on a destinations strategies and operations. Using partial least squares structural equation modelling PLSSEM, data from a diverse sample of 512 tourism stakeholders were analysed. Results indicate that political stability, market posi tioning, technological integration and robust tourism policies are significant drivers of competitive and sustainable tourism. Findings highlight that tourism policy and technological conditions are crucial for sustainability, while political and socioeconomic stability are essential for competitive tourism appeal. This research contributes to the literature by providing a nuanced understanding of how distinct external tourism forces interact to shape destination resilience. Practical recommendations underscore the value of multi stakeholder collaborations to enhance both competitiveness and sustainability in dynamic tourism environments. The studys model offers adaptable strategies for policymakers and industry leaders to bolster destination resilience against evolving global challenges.

 This study examines the influence of external tourism forces on destination competitiveness and sustainability within the tourism sector. Building upon prior research on tourism resilience, this study applies an integrated model that considers political, market related, technological, tourism policy and socioeconomic conditions. There is a significant research gap in understanding how external tourism forces affect a destinations competitiveness and sustainability. Most studies examine these forces in isolation, resulting in a fragmented understanding of their interactions and effects on a destinations strategies and operations. Using partial least squares structural equation modelling PLSSEM, data from a diverse sample of 512 tourism stakeholders were analysed. Results indicate that political stability, market posi tioning, technological integration and robust tourism policies are significant drivers of competitive and sustainable tourism. Findings highlight that tourism policy and technological conditions are crucial for sustainability, while political and socioeconomic stability are essential for competitive tourism appeal. This research contributes to the literature by providing a nuanced understanding of how distinct external tourism forces interact to shape destination resilience. Practical recommendations underscore the value of multi stakeholder collaborations to enhance both competitiveness and sustainability in dynamic tourism environments. The studys model offers adaptable strategies for policymakers and industry leaders to bolster destination resilience against evolving global challenges.

 This study examines the influence of external tourism forces on destination competitiveness and sustainability within the tourism sector. Building upon prior research on tourism resilience, this study applies an integrated model that considers political, market related, technological, tourism policy and socioeconomic conditions. There is a significant research gap in understanding how external tourism forces affect a destinations competitiveness and sustainability. Most studies examine these forces in isolation, resulting in a fragmented understanding of their interactions and effects on a destinations strategies and operations. Using partial least squares structural equation modelling PLSSEM, data from a diverse sample of 512 tourism stakeholders were analysed. Results indicate that political stability, market posi tioning, technological integration and robust tourism policies are significant drivers of competitive and sustainable tourism. Findings highlight that tourism policy and technological conditions are crucial for sustainability, while political and socioeconomic stability are essential for competitive tourism appeal. This research contributes to the literature by providing a nuanced understanding of how distinct external tourism forces interact to shape destination resilience. Practical recommendations underscore the value of multi stakeholder collaborations to enhance both competitiveness and sustainability in dynamic tourism environments. The studys model offers adaptable strategies for policymakers and industry leaders to bolster destination resilience against evolving global challenges.

Makale detayları

Navigating External Tourism Forces: A Study on Destination Competitiveness and Sustainability

Yazarlar:

Danie Ferreira | Sandra Perks

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Human Geography (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Tourismology Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.122-142

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356219

pISSN:

2459-1939

Competitiveness

Destination

Sustainability

Stability

Tourism

Sayı

Makale detayları

Navigating External Tourism Forces: A Study on Destination Competitiveness and Sustainability

Yazarlar: Danie Ferreira | Sandra Perks

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Human Geography (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Tourismology Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.122-142

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 7/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001356219

pISSN: 2459-1939

Competitiveness

Destination

Sustainability

Stability

Tourism

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Danie Ferreira | Sandra Perks

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Human Geography (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Tourismology Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.122-142

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

7/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356219

pISSN:

2459-1939