Entrepreneurship in the hospitality and tourism industry: A clustered research agenda

Madleen Kipinski, Marcos Ferasso, Tatiana Beliaeva (), Sascha Kraus and Andreas Kallmuenzer
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Tatiana Beliaeva: UR CONFLUENCE : Sciences et Humanités (EA 1598) - UCLy - UCLy (Lyon Catholic University), ESDES - ESDES, Lyon Business School - UCLy - UCLy - UCLy (Lyon Catholic University)

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Abstract: This study aims to map and extend the research agenda on entrepreneurship in the Hospitality and Tourism (H&T) industry by applying a comprehensive bibliometric analysis. Drawing on 697 peer-reviewed journal papers from the Scopus database, the study integrates co-citation, historical direct citation, and keyword co-occurrence analyses, supported by qualitative interpretation of theoretical roots, prevalent themes, and their evolution. Four thematic clusters emerge, reflecting (1) sustainable and social dimension, (2) business dimension, (3) education and rural tourism dimension, and (4) cross-related themes. The research traces the intellectual structure and evolutionary trajectories of H&T entrepreneurship, identifies established and emerging areas, and synthesizes over 40 forward-looking research questions to guide future inquiry. The study provides a structured overview of the field's dynamics and contributes to scholars aiming to advance theory and practice in H&T entrepreneurship.

Keywords: entrepreneurship; tourism; hospitality; bibliometrics; network analysis; research agenda; entrepreneuriat; tourisme; hôtellerie; bibliométrie; analyse des réseaux; programme de recherche (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-01
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Published in International Journal of Hospitality Management, 2026, 132, pp.104360. ⟨10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104360⟩

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104360

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