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2024
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This commentary critically examines the integration of smart tourism technologies within the tourism and hospitality sectors, focusing on their role in enhancing tourist experiences and operational efficiencies. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing a literature review, case studies, and empirical data analysis, the analysis adopts a constructivist perspective to explore tourists’ subjective experiences with technology. It highlights significant personalization, efficiency, and sustainability advancements while acknowledging challenges related to digital infrastructure and privacy concerns. Advocating for a balanced and sustainable approach that respects environmental integrity and cultural heritage, the commentary concludes with recommendations for future research on the socio-economic impacts of smart tourism, ethical data usage, and the adaptation of technologies to diverse contexts. It calls for increased investment in digital infrastructure and stakeholder collaborative efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development.
The importance of the image of the tourist destination in the communication and marketing of a tourist destination is beyond doubt. For this reason, numerous studies address these issues. However, not so many do so from the perspective of the emotion the receiver feels, which is why this study deals with analyzing the emotion generated in the receiver through neuromarketing techniques and measuring the level of engagement felt. As a fundamental part of this study, we added the variable of cultural differences, both generically and specifically for gender and age. We are mainly guided by the theories of Life Cycle Theory and Generational Theory to analyze age differences. At the same time, gender differences are approached from the Gender Role Theory. The sample comprises one hundred individuals with apparent cultural differences, one sample of German origin and residence and the other of Spanish origin and residence, 50/50. We approached the study from the point of view of the emotion felt by the receiver of the message based on ten neuromarketing techniques (EGG) and ten images used by a famous tourist destination known in both countries. The results suggest that not only are there differences in the emotion felt after viewing images of a tourist destination, but that these differences are also explained by cultural background, gender, and age.
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Karolína Bílá, Zdeňka Křenová
Smart. Tour.
2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected human societies worldwide. This study focused on the socio-economic development of the western border region of the Czech Republic, specifically comparing municipalities within protected areas (Šumava National Park, established in 1991, and Bohemian Forest Protected Landscape Area, established in 2005) and those outside protected areas. A total of 39 municipalities of similar size and history were included, and 17 socio-economic indicators covering demography, landscape use, and municipality income were studied. Data recorded in 1991, 2001, 2011, and 2021 were used to describe the development of the study regions over the last 30 years, compare the situation shortly after the establishment of protected areas with the last decade, and identify changes in the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019–2021. ANOVA was performed to determine the association between the size and location of a municipality (outside or inside a protected area) and the socio-economic indicators. The results showed significant changes in demography, landscape use, and the economy during the studied period of 1991–2021. A few insignificant but noticeable trends were detected in population aging and the number of educated residents with a university degree. The most significant changes over time were found in municipalities located in the national park. However, contrary to expectations, there were no substantial population movements to the municipalities in protected areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The demographic and economic changes followed a very similar trend during the studied years and were more dependent on municipality size than on other factors. This result is likely influenced by globally limited business and tourist activities in 2019–2021.
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Alessandra Bussador, Bárbara F. C. Bauermann, Miguel D. Matrakas
Smart. Tour.
2024
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This paper evaluates the Smart Tourism Destination indicators and Standards for Sustainable and Smart Cities applied in Tourist Resorts in São Paulo State, Brazil, through the “DTI-BR Model”. This model selects the most suitable indicators for the Brazilian context, drawing on sources like SEGITTUR (the Spanish State-owned Company for the Management of Innovation and Tourism Technologies) and the Brazilian Technical Standards for Smart Cities. The study emphasizes the importance of using indicators to assess and standardize the evaluation of municipal tourism departments, highlighting their role in optimizing tourist resources, and underscores the necessity for tourist destinations to comprehend and integrate these indicators fully to improve service quality, environmental management, and the overall tourist experience. The process of standardizing these indicators not only allows for effective comparisons across various destinations but also aids in identifying and adopting best practices. This approach is poised to make significant contributions towards the sustainable development of tourism by promoting the conservation of both natural and cultural resources, alongside stimulating local economic growth. By understanding and implementing these indicators, tourist destinations can enhance the quality of their services, environmental management, and tourist experience. Moreover, standardizing indicators facilitates comparison across different destinations and the identification of best practices. This can significantly contribute to the sustainable development of tourism, promoting the conservation of natural and cultural resources, as well as boosting the local economy. Therefore, the adoption of Smart Tourism Destination indicators and standards for sustainable and smart cities is crucial for fostering responsible and high-quality tourism.
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Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Hung-Che Wu
Nanfang College Guangzhou, China
News & Announcements
2024-02-19
We are recruiting Editorial Board Members
Smart Tourism is recruiting new Editorial Board Members.
2024-01-15
New layout style in 2024
In 2024, Smart Tourism will adopt a new layout style. Please turn to the "Author Guidelines" for preparing your manuscripts.
2024-01-05
Brand new year for Smart Tourism
At the start of the New Year 2024, we would like to thank all the scholars who have contributed to this journal, including those who have recently stepped down from the editorial board. With their support, Smart Tourism has successfully published four volumes (eight issues in total). We look forward to an even more successful year for the journal.
Section Collections
Deadline: 2024-06-30
Guest Editor: Dr. Hilary Reinhart
Keywords: Spatial Analysis; Tourism Mobility; RS-GIS for Tourism; Tourism Impact; Spatial Distribution; Cartography; Tourism Development
Deadline: 2024-06-30
Guest Editor: Dr. M. Bahadır Kalıpçı, Dr. Sumegh Tharewal, Dr. Prabha Ramseook-Munhurrun, Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof, Dr. Erfan Moradi, Dr. Fatemeh Rezaimehr, Prof. Aurobindo Ogra, Dr. Radmila Jovanovic, Dr. David Lorant Denes, Dr. Manuel Sousa Pereira, Dr. S. Khadijeh Rezatab
Keywords: Smart Tourism Destination; Digital Transformation; Destination Management; Emerging Technologies; Data Analytics; IoT in Tourism; Cultural Heritage Preservation; Community Engagement; Tourism Marketing; Augmented Reality
Deadline: 2024-06-30
Guest Editor: Dr. Joã o Tomaz Simões, Prof. Célio Marques
Keywords: Sustainable Food Tourism; Technology in Food Sustainability; AI in Sustainable Food Practices; CASHP Model Application; Sustainable Food Sources; Digital Platforms for Food Education; Environmental Impact of Tourism; Local Food Systems in Tourism; Data Analytics in Food Sustainability; Eco-friendly Tourism Practices
Deadline: 2024-06-30
Guest Editor: Dr. Zeenat Begam Yusof
Keywords: Marine Tourism; Coastal Tourism; Sustainable Tourism; Eco Marine Tourism; Environmental Management in Tourism; Marine Tourism Planning and Policy; Marine Visitors’ Management; Tourism Impacts Assessments; Marine Community-based Tourism; Marine Tourism Protected Areas