ヤマモト アキコ   Akiko YAMAMOTO
  山本 彰子
   所属   京都外国語大学  国際貢献学部 グローバル観光学科
   職種   講師
言語種別 英語
発行・発表の年月 2025/05
形態種別 論文
査読 査読あり
標題 Small Business Orientation and Survival of Small Hotels Under the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Lodging Industry in Kyoto City
執筆形態 共著
掲載誌名 ICDES 2025: Program and Abstracts
掲載区分国内
出版社・発行元 IDECE 2025 Conference Committee
著者・共著者 Naoki Wakabayashi, Akiko Yamamoto
概要 The COVID-19 pandemic devastated small hotels, but those with a **Small Business Orientation (SBO)** showed remarkable resilience. Unlike growth-focused firms, SBO hotels prioritize long-term continuity, community, and unique cultural value over rapid expansion.
A study of Kyoto hotels revealed that survivors had significantly **lower** pre-pandemic growth rates (2014–2018) than those that failed. This suggests that a commitment to steady operations and local heritage is key to weathering major crises. Ultimately, SBO preserves authentic hospitality by valuing sustainability and tradition over short-term profit.