The deployment of Blockchain technology in the tourism industry is already becoming a reality with the gradual emergence of innovative business models. At its core is the promise of improving the efficiency of the tourism service value chain and enhancing the quality of the service provided to the end customer. This paper analyses research trends focused on using Blockchain technology in tourism. The aim is to determine how this technology impacts the tourism sector and its sustainability. A systematic review, descriptive bibliometric analysis, and network analysis based on co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword analysis criteria, among others, have been used. The results reveal that the subject matter analysed is generating a growing trend in academic research in the fields of sustainable management and supply chain efficiency. The activities in the tourism sector that are incorporating this technology to a greater extent are those related to the areas of marketing, logistics, and smart business models, according to the data extracted from the analysis. This technology already enables the application of solutions that predict and promote tourist behaviour based on sustainable behaviour and consumption habits, generating value for the different stakeholders.

Purpose: This study investigates how stakeholder ecosystems in seven medium-sized European cities co-design and implement inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and post-compulsory learning activities. It aims to identify key challenges, examine stakeholder engagement, and explore mechanisms that foster diversity and digital inclusion within evolving labour markets. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative multiple case study design was employed, drawing on the EU-funded projects in cities of Amarante (Portugal), Arezzo (Italy), Bielsko-Biala (Poland), Idrija (Slovenia), Larnaka (Cyprus), Trikala and Psachna (Greece). Integrated Action Plans, supplementary documents, and observations were analysed using a Quadruple Helix lens (QH) and Multi-level Logic Model. Triangulation across data sources ensured validity, while cross-case analysis identified recurrent mechanisms and emerging outcomes. Findings: The study reveals comprehensive QH Ecosystems, with government, education, industry, and civil society actively involved. Across diverse contexts, interventions such as bootcamps, workshops, mentoring sessions, and micro-hackathons effectively addressed skills mismatches, supported underrepresented groups, and fostered digital inclusion. The findings indicate that bundled, multidimensional, practice-rich activities generate coherent, system-level outcomes compared with isolated interventions. Additionally, a multi-level TVET logic model is proposed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pathways from co-design to outcomes and impact. Originality/value: This study provides comparative empirical evidence on stakeholder-driven ecosystem approaches to inclusive TVET and post-compulsory education across European cities. By operationalising a multi-level TVET logic model and integrating Ecosystem Theory with contribution analysis, it advances both theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of how collaborative governance fosters inclusive and future-ready skills development.

Purpose: Working in virtual teams and realizing projects through ICT tools has become the usual way of collaboration, especially across knowledge workers. Therefore this paper has two research objectives. The first objective is to verify to what extent the virtuality level is correlated with knowledge sharing behaviors. The second objective is to verify to what extent methods of management projects are correlated with knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams. Methodology: To achieve research objectives empirical research was conducted. Based on the previous research, the online survey was designed. The survey was filled out by 336 members of virtual teams. They worked using ICT tools and realize technology projects in the IT industry. Collected data were analyzed by IBM SPSS Imago Pro to test hypotheses. Findings: The correlation between the level of virtuality and knowledge sharing behaviors did not confirm. The hypothesis that methods of project management are correlated with knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams was partly supported. Research limitations: Research was conducted in technology teams in the IT industry. Virtual team members only from European companies have taken part in the research. Practical implications: Results can be useful to manage virtual teams not according to overall beliefs but scientific evidence. Based on the results it is possible to identify which variables for knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams are significant and which are not. Originality/value: Only a few studies have explored knowledge sharing in a virtual context. This paper supports scientific evidence of the level of virtuality and methods of managing projects concerning knowledge sharing behaviors as not discovered in earlier research. Keywords: virtual teams, knowledge sharing behaviors, project management, virtual management, post-COVID era.

Purpose: The study aims to provide a deeper understanding of team effectiveness in technology-based organizations. Considering the technologically driven environment, the exploration focuses on team effectiveness and its essential aspects. Design/methodology/approach: Team reflexivity is discussed as a theoretical context for team functioning in dynamic environments. Using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, participants of the investigation provided definitions and engaged in discussions to refine key aspects of team effectiveness. An in-person investigation involved fifty-two information technology experts from diverse specializations, including cybersecurity, project management, UX design, software development, IT Architecture, DevOps, and Leadership. Findings: The study’s findings highlight primary aspects of team effectiveness (1) fulfillment of business requirements, (2) delivery of high-quality products, and (3) teamwork. Holistically, twelve aspects of team effectiveness emerged, including best practices for development, proper technology selection, user experience, managing technical debt, skills development, risk management, cybersecurity, and work environment. Originality/value: The study contributes to the theory exploring team effectiveness and its aspects. It offers practical insights for managers, emphasizing the importance of aligning team goals with business needs, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering teamwork. Future research directions include longitudinal studies to identify changes in team effectiveness over time and comparative analyses across industries. Findings underscore the necessity for a nuanced understanding of team effectiveness tailored to the challenges faced by technology based organizations.