Abstract

MARTINEZ-LOPEZ, Antonio Manuel  and  VARGAS-SANCHEZ, Alfonso. Factors with special impact in the level of innovation of the the Spanish hotel industry. TMStudies [online]. 2013, vol.9, n.2, pp.07-12. ISSN 2182-8458.

This paper analyses the relationships between certain determinants in the strategic management process on innovation in hotel organisations in Spain, as well as the influence of the level of innovation on competitive advantage and organisational performance. The theoretical positioning is based on the resource and capability-based approach, within the field of strategic management. An analysis of major hotel chains operating in Spain has shown that certain factors (namely twenty dimensions) of the strategic management process impact on the level of innovation positively, as well as a proper management of innovation influences organizational results, also positively.

Keywords : Innovation; tourism; hospitality sector; strategic management.

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