Entrepreneurial approaches to the internationalisation of Portugal's hotel industry. Issue 3 (12th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Correia, Ricardo J.C.; Lengler, Jorge; Mohsin, Asad
• Is Part Of: International journal of contemporary hospitality management. Volume 31:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 1141
• Page End: 1165
• Publication Date: 2019-02-12
• Subjects: Hotels -- Portugal -- Competences -- Internationalisation -- Entrepreneurship -- Motivational stimuli; Hospitality industry -- Management -- Periodicals; 647.94068
• DOI: 10.1108/IJCHM-09-2017-0567
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-6119

Abstract

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.