Structural Modelling and Business Characterisation of Tourism Enterprises in the Cuispes District, 2024
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Structural modelling, Business characteristics, Tourism entrepreneurship, Business performance, Business sustainabilityAbstract
Entrepreneurial skills are decisive for success and sustainability in the tourism sector. This study analyses the entrepreneurial characteristics that influence the performance of entrepreneurs in the Cuispes district. Using a descriptive and quantitative methodology, structured questionnaires with Likert-scale questions were administered, and data were processed using Microsoft Excel and PLS-SEM modelling. The findings reveal a high participation of women entrepreneurs (83 %) and highlight that innovation, planning, and sociability are vital factors for entrepreneurial performance, thereby ensuring business sustainability. Leadership, however, did not demonstrate statistical significance in relation to performance, which is attributed to low educational levels, insufficient training, and limited support programmes. The results suggest that institutions should implement leadership development programmes and policies to facilitate business formalisation. Furthermore, this research contributes to the understanding of leadership in crisis contexts, helping to mitigate future negative impacts through organisational learning and new lines of enquiry aimed at improving performance and fostering community development.
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