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Title: | Technological evolution in tourism : a Horizon 2050 perspective | Authors: | Chon, KKS Hao, F |
Issue Date: | 2024 | Source: | Tourism review, Article publication date: 7 February 2024, ahead-of-print, https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-10-2023-0753 | Abstract: | Purpose: This study aims to chart the impact of technological advancements on tourism from the post–Second World War era to the present and forecast their influence until 2050. It assesses how technologies have reshaped travel experiences and operations, with a focus on upcoming innovations such as the metaverse, Web 3.0 and AI, and their implications for sustainable and ethical tourism. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a hybrid approach, combining historical analysis and future projections. It analyzes archival data, industry reports and academic literature. Findings: This study identifies crucial technological milestones that have significantly impacted tourism, including the rise of commercial aviation, the internet and AI. Future trends suggest emerging technologies will further transform the sector. Challenges in sustainability, ethics and inclusivity are highlighted as critical considerations for future development. Originality/value: This paper offers a unique longitudinal perspective on technology’s influence on tourism, bridging past trends with future projections. 设计/方法论: 本研究采取混合方法, 融合历史分析与未来趋势预测。研究分析了丰富的档案数据、行业报告以及学术文献。 研究目的: 旨在勾勒从二战后至今技术进步对旅游业的影响, 并展望至2050年的潜在影响。本研究着重评估技术如何重塑旅游体验和运作, 特别是对元宇宙、网络3.0和人工智能等即将到来的创新技术及其对可持续和伦理旅游的意义。 研究发现: 识别了旅游业中关键的技术里程碑, 包括商业航空、互联网和人工智能的崛起。研究指出, 未来趋势显示新兴技术将继续深刻改变旅游业。同时强调, 可持续性、伦理和包容性是未来发展中不可忽视的关键要素。 原创性/价值: 本文从独特的纵向视角出发, 深入探讨了技术对旅游业的历史与未来影响, 将过去发展趋势与未来展望紧密结合。 |
Keywords: | Artificial intelligence (AI) Generative AI Metaverse Technology Tourism Web3.0 |
Publisher: | Emerald Publishing Limited | Journal: | Tourism review | ISSN: | 1660-5373 | EISSN: | 1759-8451 | DOI: | 10.1108/TR-10-2023-0753 |
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