A CONTEMPORARY OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF COLLABORATIVE CONSUMPTION IN TOURISM Cover Image

СЪВРЕМЕНЕН ПОГЛЕД ВЪРХУ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕТО НА СЪВМЕСТНОТО ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ В ТУРИЗМА
A CONTEMPORARY OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF COLLABORATIVE CONSUMPTION IN TOURISM

Author(s): Petya Ivanova
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Стопанска академия »Д. А. Ценов«
Keywords: tourism;tourism market;collaborative consumption;digital platforms;digital technologies

Summary/Abstract: Collaborative consumption is a current global trend which is changing the way in which people use goods and services. This trend also affects the state of the tourism market. With reference to this the article studies the increased use of this business model nowadays by outlining its main characteristic features and the reasons that have caused its appearance. In addition, the article classifies the wide variety of services and products that fall within the scope of this model. Special attention is paid to the factors which limit and stimulate its development. The article also provides a summary of the most widely used digital platforms for sharing tourism – related services. In conclusion, it systematizes the advantages and disadvantages of collaborative consumption and its effects on the conventional supply of tourism products and services.

  • Issue Year: 27/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 80-94
  • Page Count: 95
  • Language: Bulgarian