This volume was prepared as part of the Understanding the Future of Tourism: Smart Tourism, Readiness and Solutions Congress, hosted by Cappadocia University on 25–27 June 2021. It consists of 11 full-text papers and 15 extended abstracts addressing current developments and challenges in smart tourism.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including smart tourism after COVID-19, the influence of social media on destination choice, the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on tourism, e-museums, mobile tourism services, smart destinations, artificial intelligence, neuromarketing, drones, and the Internet of Things (IoT). It also explores the role of digitalization, emerging technologies, and sustainability in shaping the future of tourism.
Beyond its academic contribution, the volume aims to provide insights and practical perspectives for strategy and policymakers as well as tourism industry stakeholders, supporting the development of solutions for the future of smart tourism.
