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- Key issues in implementing destination management systemsPublication . Martins, Catarina Antónia; Costa, Carlos Manuel Martins da; Pacheco, Osvaldo RochaDestination management systems have been referred in recent years as the ICT infrastructure of a destination management organization (World Tourism Organization, 2001). It is not yet clear on literature what are the success factors underlying the implementation of these systems and if traditionally the destination management systems have failed to achieve the initially expected benefits (Buhalis & Spada, 2000) today some successful cases can be identified (Buhalis & Egger, 2008). The present study aims to present the conceptual framework of an investigation intended to define the main factors behind the success of these systems. The research model is based on the assumption that these success factors fit in three spheres of action: the dynamics of the system implementation within a destination management organization, the very specific features of those destination management systems and the organizational environment in the destination.
- E-business strategies for destination management organisationsPublication . Martins, Catarina Antónia; Costa, Carlos Manuel Martins da; Pacheco, Osvaldo RochaDestinations Management Organizations (DMO) are the organizations responsible for management and/or marketing of destinations. With the advent of Internet and the easy way in which anyone can communicate with the consumer, the role of DMO as intermediaries is based on the need to add value. If DMO actively join e-business they can add value to the consumer but also to suppliers. Destination Management Systems (DMS) are a collection of computerized information about a destination, accessible in an interactive way. The concept is defined as a synonym of the technological infrastructure of a DMO. The present study aims to present the conceptual framework of an investigation intended to define the main factors behind the success of DMS. The research model is based on the assumption that success factors fit in three spheres of action: the dynamics of the system implementation within a DMO, the very specific features of DMS and the organizational environment in the destination.
- Key factors for implementation and success of destination management systems. Empirical evidence from European countriesPublication . Martins, Catarina Antónia; Carneiro, Maria João Aibéo; Pacheco, Osvaldo RochaPurpose – Destination management organizations perform a very important role regarding the management of tourism destinations. Destination management systems are a key technological infrastructure for these organizations. However, in the literature, it is not clear what are the factors that promote the implementation of these systems, neither what are the factors that contribute to their success. This study aims to propose and test two research models to overcome these research gaps. Design/methodology/approach – The first model refers to the determinants of the implementation of destination management systems, and the second model refers to the determinants of the success of those systems. The models are tested with data collected through a questionnaire survey from destination management organizations of five European countries, which are among the leaders in international tourism receipts. Findings – Concerning the factors that promote the implementation of destination management systems, this study reveals the importance of the diversity of partnerships that the private sector establishes in the destination, of advantages resulting from governance and of partners’ involvement in the functions of destination management organizations. Concerning the factors that promote the success of these systems, this study highlights the importance of a phased implementation, the fact that a high number of functionalities in the system prevents success and the importance of having a revenue model that can support financial and operating costs. Originality/value – The study provides important theoretical and practical contributions to the successful implementation of destination management systems by destination management organizations.