Formulating Operational Strategies for Establishing Innovation Ecosystems to Enhance Tourism Activities Based on Economic Potentials

REZA AFROUSHE¹ SINA SHAFAEI²

1) Ph.D. in Physical Geography University of Tabriz Email:
2) Undergraduate Student, Department of Business Administration Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch Email:

IOI Code : ABDE-ABHKKK
Publication : 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Management And Humanities(huconf.com)
Abstract :
    Nowadays, the tourism industry, as one of the primary drivers of economic development, requires a transition from traditional patterns to knowledge‑based and technology‑driven models. The aim of this study is to formulate operational strategies for the formation and development of innovation ecosystems in the tourism industry, with a focus on maximizing the utilization of economic potentials. This research employs a review‑based library research method and content analysis of documents, articles, and existing models in the fields of innovation management and tourism. The findings indicate that the establishment of a sustainable innovation ecosystem in this industry necessitates multifaceted interaction among the government, universities, the private sector, and local institutions. The operational strategies extracted include: (1) development of smart digital platforms, (2) support for tourism startups through business incubators, (3) establishment of interdisciplinary collaboration networks, and (4) leveraging local capacities for the recreation of high‑value‑added tourism products. The results demonstrate that the implementation of these strategies can lead to increased productivity rates and the creation of sustainable competitive advantages by reducing transaction costs, enhancing tourist experiences, and improving economic resilience in tourism destinations. Ultimately, this paper provides a conceptual framework for policymakers to integrate economic potentials and technological infrastructures, thereby facilitating the necessary platforms for the transition toward an innovative tourism economy.

Keywords : innovation ecosystem tourism industry economic development operational strategies tourism management open innovation