Entrepreneurial Approaches to the Internationalisation of Portugal’s Hotel Industry

Correia, R.; Lengler, J.; Mohsin, A.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess motivational factors in the internationalisation of Portuguese hotel firms. Design/methodology/approach: The epistemological approach that supports the development of this study is based on a deductive strategy. A comprehensive multi-case study was performed in which theoretical propositions were tested prior to further development. Findings: The results of this study reveal that the internationalisation process of Portuguese hotel companies was triggered by managers’ entrepreneurial attitudes and international vision that in themselves embraced a combination of particular resources and competencies. Research limitations/implications: Noteworthy are study’s contributions to international entrepreneurship as an individual act within existing social networks established by managers and the management team as a result of previous business experiences. The impact of this overall entrepreneurial profile on firms’ behaviour is also of interest. Limitations of the study relate to its cross-sectional nature and the number of interviewees. Originality/value: The integration of economic paradigms with behaviour theories and the resource-based view to understand how and why Portuguese hotel companies engage in international endeavours is a major contribution of this study.

Citation

Correia, R., Lengler, J., & Mohsin, A. (2019). Entrepreneurial Approaches to the Internationalisation of Portugal’s Hotel Industry. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 31(3), 1141-1165. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-09-2017-0567

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 17, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Feb 12, 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Deposit Date: Oct 19, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 22, 2018
• Journal: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
• Print ISSN: 0959-6119
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 31
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 1141-1165
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-09-2017-0567
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1344868