Introduction:

The rapid advancements in technology have revolutionized the tourism and hospitality industry, giving rise to the concept of "Smart Tourism." This emerging field encompasses the integration of innovative technologies, data analytics, and intelligent systems to enhance the overall travel experience for tourists and optimize operational efficiency for tourism businesses. The journal "Smart Tourism" aims to explore the various dimensions of this transformative phenomenon and invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute their insights through original chapters.

Topics of Interest:

We invite chapters that address, but are not limited to, the following topics related to Smart Tourism:

1.    Smart Destination Management:

-Smart city initiatives for enhancing tourism experiences

-Destination branding and marketing strategies in the digital era

-Sustainable and responsible tourism practices enabled by smart technologies

-Visitor management systems and crowd control for popular tourist destinations

-Big data analytics and predictive modeling for destination planning

2.    Emerging Technologies in Smart Tourism:

-Internet of Things (IoT) applications in the tourism industry

-Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for personalized travel recommendations

-Virtual and augmented reality experiences for tourists in sustainable destinations

-Wearable technology and smart devices in enhancing the travel experience

-Blockchain technology for secure transactions and smart contracts in tourism

3.    Smart Hospitality and Customer Experience:

-Smart hotel management systems and automation

-Personalized guest services through data-driven approaches

-Smart room technologies and connected environments

Robotics and automation in sustainable tourism and hospitality sector

-Smart payment systems and seamless customer experiences

4.    Smart Transportation and Mobility:

-Intelligent transportation systems for efficient and sustainable travel

-Smart mobility solutions and shared transportation services

-Connected vehicles and autonomous driving in tourism

-Smart airports and seamless travel experiences

-Sustainable transportation initiatives in smart tourism

5.    Data Privacy, Security, and Ethics:

-Data privacy and protection in smart tourism systems

-Ethical considerations in collecting and analyzing tourist data

-Cybersecurity challenges and solutions for smart tourism

-Data collection methods in smart tourism

-Ensuring transparency and trust in smart tourism technologies

Submission Guidelines:

Interested authors are invited to submit original, unpublished chapters of 6,000 to 8,000 words, adhering to the journal's formatting guidelines.

The chapters should provide valuable insights, empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications related to this field. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high-quality and impactful contributions.

You may: 1. submit your articles online (https://aber.apacsci.com/index.php/st/login/signIn); 2. send your articles to Moira Poh (moira.poh@apacsci.net)