Impact of relationship network and knowledge sharing on technology and innovation in tourism enterprises: A research on tourism enterprises of Antalya

Aim of the thesis which is named ?Impact of Relationship Network and Knowledge Sharing on Technology and Innovation in Tourism Enterprises: A Research on Tourism Enterprises of Antalya?, is to determine how relationship network and knowledge sharing effect innovation, strategic innovation (a concept which is recently mentioned not only the academicians but also by labour environment and the politicians? programme) and technology. This study consists of three parts. In the introduction part there is answer of why this study is important and methodology of study. In the first part, there is information about strategy and strategic innovation. Then there are definitions of innovation and strategic innovation in the second part. In the third part, there are analysis of questionnaires which are conducted to personnel of tourism enterprises in Antalya. At the end of the study, it emerges that there is a statistical relationship between relationship network and knowledge sharing with technolgy and innovation. Also, according to statistical analysis, relationship among tourism enterprises is good in Antalya. Key Words: Innovation, Strategic Innovation, Relationship Network, Knowledge Sharing