• Exploring the Potential of Social Farmers’ Networking as a Leverage for Inclusive Tourism 

      Ferrara, Annapia; Ferrara, Concetta; Tomasi, Sabrina; Paviotti, Gigliola; Bertella, Giovanna; Cavicchi, Alessio (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-28)
      Social entrepreneurship plays a key role in making tourism an inclusive activity. Literature on the topic is increasing but needs to pay more attention to collaboration, which is crucial for social enterprises. To overcome this gap, the present study focuses on the impact that social entrepreneurs’ drivers and barriers towards collaboration might have on providing decent work in rural tourism. The ...
    • Exploring the Role of the University in the Creation of Knowledge Networks in the Aso Valley, a Rural Area in Marche Region (Italy) 

      Tomasi, Sabrina; Ferrara, Concetta; Paviotti, Gigliola; Aleffi, Chiara; Cavicchi, Alessio; Bertella, Giovanna (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2022)
      Rural areas are often disadvantaged by their peripheral position, depopulation and the scarcity of primary services, but they also have specific characteristics, especially in terms of cultural capital, that can make them attractive as tourism destinations. Sustainable tourism paths can be developed through collaboration between various actors with complementary skills and areas of expertise, ...
    • Social Farmers’ Networking for Inclusive Tourism 

      Ferrara, Annapia; Ferrara, Concetta; Tomasi, Sabrina; Paviotti, Gigliola; Bertella, Giovanna; Cavicchi, Alessio (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Social entrepreneurship plays a key role in making tourism an inclusive activity. Literature on the topic is increasing but needs to pay more attention to collaboration, which is crucial for social enterprises. To overcome this gap, the research focuses on the impact that social entrepreneurs’ drivers and barriers towards collaboration might have on providing decent work in rural tourism. The research ...