In: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2020

Authors:
Hannes Thees
Daniel Zacher
Christian Eckert

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1447677020301637?dgcid=author

Abstract
Growing urban areas are facing an increased complexity of coordination and sustainable management whereby the handling of the interests of businesses, residents and tourists demands increased flexibility and openness. Such challenges are partly addressed by the concept of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. The idea of an Entrepreneurial Destination also adds the perspective of living and leisure and serves therefore as an overarching concept that defines economic roles and activities by highlighting urban attractiveness and the interplay of the abovementioned stakeholders.

The conducted case study of Munich aims to explore the interconnectedness of work, life and leisure in an urban ecosystem. To do so, 17 semi-structured interviews are processed using the GABEK® method.

Results indicate that residents, entrepreneurs and tourists in Munich benefit greatly from the high attractiveness caused by the interplay and interaction of those groups. Initiatives involving new concepts like coliving, coworking and coexperience have emerged in Munich with the main strength to extended networking and communication of stakeholders.

This paper contributes to open the sector- and stakeholder-specific view and to regard urban development as a multidisciplinary approach, which combines entrepreneurship, changing social life concepts, participation and sustainability of regions.

In: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 202

Authors:
Monika Bachinger
Ingrid Kofler
Harald Pechlaner

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1447677020301716?dgcid=author#!
 

In: International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development, 2014

Authors:
Michael Tretter
Harald Pechlaner
Stefan Märk

Link: www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=64153

Abstract
This paper deals with the assumption that creativity is a necessary catalyst for the development of innovation and competitiveness, as well as the quality of life in urban areas. The hitch here is also the problem: how is it possible to measure or ascertain all of the variables which help to determine the term 'creativity'? Within this study the authors have created two case studies, both of which have been heavily influenced by the automotive industry. One of the cities, Graz, was recently awarded the title 'City of Design' while the other, Ingolstadt, is still attempting to implement an atmosphere of creative thinking. These two extreme cases were analysed by a qualitative survey with the help of GABEK®. This method is used to gain new insights into situations and processes. In summary, it can be said that industry can act as an incubator, but the location must assume the notion of 'being creative' and implement it within their policies.

In: The Poznań University of Economics Review, 2013

Authors:
Anna Bialk-Wolf
Harald Pechlaner
Christian Nordhorn

Link: www.ebr.edu.pl/volume13/issue4/abstract-111.html

Abstract
In recent years increased attention has been paid to the role of culture and creativity as significant factors influencing economic development. Another crucial phenomenon shaping the economy is the great importance of regionalism. Culture, creativity and regionalism seem to facilitate coping with the troubles of our times in a better way. This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the ways culture and creativity influence the building of a regional innovation system. A review of crucial literature considering the regional innovation system and the role of culture and creativity in the economic development is provided. The conclusion from qualitative research suggests that the significance of creativity in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is widely acknowledged and is an attempt to exploit this finding.

In: The Service Industries Journal, 2010

Authors:
Harald Pechlaner
Monika Bachinger

Link: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02642060903580722

Abstract
For the transmission of implicit knowledge, personal interaction is needed. This takes place within a spatial context. A region serves as a sourcing platform for knowledge services. Using an empirical investigation in the Ingolstadt region, this paper demonstrates which qualities are common to interactions between innovative businesses, and which resources can be exchanged as a result of these relationships. Through the identification of network gaps or strategic network positions, the paper also provides policy recommendations for regional management.

Editors:
Harald Pechlaner
Elisa Innerhofer

Link: www.kohlhammer.de/wms/instances/KOB/appDE/Temporaere-Konzepte-978-3-17-033672-8

Abstract
Coworking (= Arbeit in gemeinsamen Büros mit einheitlicher Infrastruktur) und Coliving (= Arbeit in gemeinsamen Gebäuden oder einer Wohnung mit Gemeinschaftsräumen und Einzelarbeitsplätzen sowie exklusiven Accessoires) sind im kreativ-innovativen Arbeitsumfeld sehr beliebt. Sie stehen für zeitliche Flexibilität, digitale Arbeitswelten, Offenheit und Wertewandel sowie den neuen Gemeinschaftsgedanken ("Community"), damit sind beide Entwicklungsphänomene gerade für Wissenschaftler, Kreative, Künstler, Selbständige und (Start-up-)Unternehmer attraktiv. Durch fehlende organisatorische, finanzielle und soziale Verpflichtungen erlauben Coworking und Coliving den Beteiligten eine einfache Auflösung/Trennung und sind im Grunde auf Zeit angelegt. Sie liegen damit, glaubt man Zukunftsforschern, voll im Trend des Mobilen und Temporären. In der Raum- und Regionalentwicklung versucht man unter Rückgriff auf diese temporären Konzepte regionale Entwicklungs-, Veränderungs- und Wachstumsprozesse zu initiieren. Die Bandbeiträge stellen zunächst die möglichen Konzepte vor und zeigen anschließend anhand von Beispielen aus Deutschland und Österreich die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen des Einsatzes als regionale Entwicklungsstrategie. Herausgeber und Autoren sind ausgewiesene Fachleute, die sich mit unterschiedlichen Aspekten moderner Lebens-, Arbeits- und Regionalentwicklungsbedingungen beschäftigen.

In: Bruhn, Manfred; Hadwich, Karsten (Hrsg.): Service Business Development, 2018

Authors:
Harald Pechlaner
Hannes Thees
Christian Eckert
Daniel Zacher

Link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-658-22424-0_20

Abstract:
Der vorliegende Beitrag betrachtet Dienstleistungen im Sektor Freizeit und Tourismus und deren Bedeutung bei der Gestaltung eines Entrepreneurship Ecosystems. Zuerst werden die Grundzüge eines Entrepreneurship Ecosystems und dessen Vernetzung in räumlichen und funktionalen Netzwerken betrachtet, bevor die Aktionsfelder skizziert und Freizeitdienstleistungen als weiche Standortfaktoren analysiert werden. Es folgt eine qualitative Studie in München an der Schnittstelle von Destination, Lebensraum und Standort, die eine Erweiterung des Konzeptes zur Entrepreneurial Destination veranlasst.

In: Pechlaner, Harald; Abfalter, Dagmar; Dal Bò, Giulia (Hrsg.): Cultural entrepreneurship: challenges and strategies, 2013

Authors:
Silvia Schön
Harald Pechlaner

Link: www.eurac.edu/en/research/Publications/Pages/publicationdetails.aspx?pubId=0100070&type=Q

Abstract:
The aim of this paper is an analysis of the role of power of place for cultural entrepreneurs: how do they decide where they want to live and work, what factors influence their decision process and which conditions need to be fulfilled? The paper starts with a literature review in which the concept of the Creative Class (Florida,. 2002) and the term cultural entrepreneur will be defined and explained. In a second step a closer look will be taken at the concept of place and how it influences location decisions. The research questions for this study as well as its methodology will be derived and the results of 16 in-depth interviews within the region of Ingolstadt, South Germany, be presented. The paper concludes with the limitation of this study as well as an outlook for future research.

In: Siller, Hubert; Zehrer, Anita (Hrsg.): Entrepreneurship und Tourismus - Unternehmerisches Denken und Erfolgskonzepte aus der Praxis, 2016

Authors:
Elisa Innerhofer
Astrid Früh
Harald Pechlaner

Link: www.lindeverlag.at/buch/entrepreneurship-und-tourismus-6407