POWER ASYMMETRIES IN TOURISM DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

    Authors

    R. C. Ford; Y. C. Wang;A. Vestal

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Ann. Touris. Res.

    Keywords

    tourism distribution networks; power asymmetries; meetings; INTERORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS; INTRAORGANIZATIONAL POWER; DEPENDENCE; ALLIANCES; INTERDEPENDENCE; ORGANIZATIONS; COLLABORATION; EMBEDDEDNESS; PERFORMANCE; TECHNOLOGY; Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism; Sociology

    Abstract

    This paper takes a strategic contingencies theory perspective to understanding the power asymmetries that arise between tourism organizations in tourism distribution networks in the exchange of critical resources. After addressing the sources of these power asymmetries, we suggest strategies by which less powerful organizations can influence these power asymmetries and capture a greater share of the value network by managing their exchange relationships. By using intraorganizational strategies less powerful organizations in interorganizational networks can gain greater power in exchange relationships. We illustrate applications of our proposed strategies in the context of the convention and meetings industry.

    Journal Title

    Annals of Tourism Research

    Volume

    39

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    755

    Last Page

    779

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000303697200012

    ISSN

    0160-7383

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