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 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.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1002.4766,
title = {Network science: a review focused on tourism},
author = {R. Baggio and N. Scott and C. Cooper},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1002.4766},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
24 pages, 2 figures, 3 tables. Accepted in Annals of Tourism Research