Beyond smart systems adoption: Enabling diffusion and assimilation of smartness in hospitality

Author First name, Last name, Institution

Nikolaos Stylos, University of Bristol
Anestis K. Fotiadis, Zayed University
Donghee Shin, Zayed University
Tzung-Cheng TC Huan, Tainan University of Technology

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Publication Date

9-1-2021

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the diffusion of smartness in hospitality and, furthermore, the assimilation of smart technologies in hotel business units. A qualitative exploratory investigation with an abductive research approach was adopted and data were collected through in-depth interviewing of 39 hotel managers in the highly advanced hospitality industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Analysis of the data was conducted inductively to elicit themes within the technological, organizational, and environmental contexts and to mark trailheads for future research. The study yielded important insights into how barriers to the diffusion of smartness can be surpassed, and how smart technologies can be assimilated into existing hotel organizational structures and operations. The proposed aggregate dimensions for achieving assimilation of smart technologies in hotels highlight the importance of organizational sustained learning and smart networks synergism while shaping configurational system innovations.

DOI Link

10.1016/j.ijhm.2021.103042

ISSN

0278-4319

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

98

Disciplines

Business

Scopus ID

85113214561

Recommended Citation

Stylos, Nikolaos; Fotiadis, Anestis K.; Shin, Donghee; and Huan, Tzung-Cheng TC, "Beyond smart systems adoption: Enabling diffusion and assimilation of smartness in hospitality" (2021). All Works. 4432.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/4432

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no