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Regional Innovation Systems: The Case of Angling Tourism

Anne‐Mette Hjalager · 2010 · Tourism Geographies

Summary. The Sea Trout Funen initiative in Denmark demonstrates how regional innovation systems work in tourism. Starting in 1989, collaboration between government, anglers, businesses, and educational institutions produced innovations in tourist products, environmental protection, and workforce development. The case shows that innovation systems theory applies to tourism and that stable multi-sector partnerships generate tangible benefits and adapt successfully to external changes.

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Hjalager, A.. (2010). Regional Innovation Systems: The Case of Angling Tourism. Tourism Geographies. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616681003725201

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DOI
10.1080/14616681003725201
Countries
Denmark
Regions
Europe
Categories
regional-innovation-systems, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28