Tourism entrepreneurship: practical research insights

Abstract

This working paper fully embraces the intricate, disorderly, and captivating essence of entrepreneurship within the realm of tourism, in connection with the research journey. This process facilitates the emergence of pragmatic insights into the research undertaking, with the ultimate goal of cultivating a nuanced comprehension that delves into and mirrors the actual experiences of individuals involved in tourism entrepreneurship. These insights revolve around the intersection between the researched and researcher; a research focus that is rooted in the lived realities and experiences of the researched; and research methodological plurality and diversity applied in an explicit and transparent manner. The objective of this working paper is to foster self-assurance and proficiency in navigating the research voyage, while also motivating others to explore tourism entrepreneurship phenomena and connections that can further enhance and expand our understandings.