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International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality
Volume 4, Issue 4, 2018, Page No: 1-11
http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-0043.0404001

Exploring the Relationship between Competitive Rivalry and Firm Performance in the Travel Industry: The Product Architecture Perspective

Ing-Shane Yung1, Ph.D., Yi-Pin Chen2, Ph.D., David Y. Chang3*, Ph.D., Hung-Wen Lee1, Ph.D

1.Professor, Department of Business Administration, National Chiayi University, Taiwan.
2.Assistant Professor, Department of Travel Management, Taipei University of Marine Technology, Taiwan.
3.Associate Professor, Department of Marketing & Tourism Management, National Chiayi University, 580,Sinmin Rd., Chiayi City 600, Taiwan.

Citation : David Y. Changet.al., Exploring the Relationship between Competitive Rivalry and Firm Performance in the Travel Industry: The Product Architecture Perspective International Journal of Research in Tourism and Hospitality 2018, 4(4) : 1-11.

Abstract

The study adopted the concepts of competitive dynamics theory and product architecture to explore how a travel agency responds to the competition to acquire competitive advantages. Qualitative research method was used in the study and twelve travel agency executives were interviewed to collect primary information. Secondary data was also referenced to strengthen the validity and reliability of the research content. The major findings of the study are: (a) the competitive behaviors are different among organizations in different scales; (b) the continued product innovation and creation with integral co-innovation type products are more important than the module symbiotic type products which only fall into price competition; (c) the integral co-innovation type products can meet most customers' needs and create values. These findings offer valuable information about how travel products should be developed to better respond to the increasing competition in the travel industry and provide a scope of application for the relevant issues for future research.


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