Lo sviluppo dei network turistici nella prospettiva della public governance

The increasing attention paid by the public sector to the system of socio-political interactions, in
line with Public governance theories, and the steady diffusion of federalism and administrative
decentralization, demonstrate the current importance of public-private partnerships as a way of
achieving collective goals in complex contexts. This study concentrates on the Italian tourist sector,
which was significantly reformed in 2001. Through an empirical investigation, the paper highlights
the main features of the networks developed within the Italian context. Specific attention is paid to
the extent and the determinants of integration and managerialisation, viewed as key conditions for
the achievement of positive performances.