This book examines the concepts of open innovation crowdsourcing and co-creation from a
holistic point of view and analyzes them considering their suitability to the tourism industry.
Methods theories and models are discussed and examined regarding their practical applicability
in tourism. The book illustrates the theoretical mechanisms and principles of Open Innovation
Crowdsourcing and Co-creation with case studies and best practices examples. In addition to the
scientific target group the book is a useful resource for managers of the entire tourism
industry.First the book presents the theoretical fundamentals and concepts in 11 specific
chapters. This basis is then enriched by three parts with case studies focusing on information
creation and provision respectively. Finally in a concluding part the editors sum up the book
and give an outlook on the implications learnings and future perspectives of open innovation
crowdsourcing and collaborative consumptionin the tourism industry.
