Navigating Adversity
Exploring Entrepreneurial Resilience in Small-Scale Homestays
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12974647 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dagnachew Leta Senbeto (0000-0002-8743-3348, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, corresponding author), Chuan Li (0000-0002-7773-6310, Global Security Intelligence (United Kingdom)), Li Chuan (S&P Global - Market Intelligence), Ashenafi Biru (0000-0003-0586-8733, RMIT University), Ashenafi Gebremichael Biru (RMIT University), Honggen Xiao (0000-0003-4621-7232, Hong Kong Polytechnic University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of China Tourism Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1938-8160 • E-ISSN: 1938-8179 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19388160.2026.2626803 |
| OpenAlex | W7128735793 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 43 |
This research examines the challenges faced by small-scale homestay entrepreneurs and evaluates the mechanisms through which homestays respond to crises. We employed an exploratory qualitative research design, conducting semi-structured interviews with 16 local homestay entrepreneurs and conducting media analysis on homestay entrepreneurship in Shandong Province, China. The findings indicated that homestay business owners demonstrated entrepreneurial resilience and employed various strategies to respond to crises, including flexibility, marketing innovation, and exploring local markets during challenging times. The findings have implications for the growing literature on entrepreneurial resilience by adding new insights into responses to crises. The study also contributes to practice by advocating for the proactive application of product and marketing innovation and establishing reserves of self-owned assets to enhance resilience and recovery capabilities.
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |