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Innovation and technology – the only answer for sustainable tourism growth.
- Source :
- Worldwide Hospitality & Tourism Themes; 2019, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p743-747, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Purpose: This paper aims to explain how innovation can contribute to sustainable tourism growth, bearing in mind that tourism was never a factor of conflict but a factor and a sign of peace and prosperity. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on information drawn from official information sources and relevant data from Travelport. Findings: Sustainable tourism growth is unstoppable and is already a reality – proved by decades of permanent growth. Sustainable tourism growth is needed for economic, social, cultural, environmental and political reasons. A continued and sustainable tourism growth is possible with better management and the innovation and technology support. Originality/value: Tourism performance in recent decades proves that tourism can meet societal expectations and demands at all levels and is a determinant factor of cultural interchange and an important pillar for peace and harmony between different nationalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SUSTAINABLE tourism
TECHNOLOGY
SOCIOCULTURAL factors
TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17554217
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Worldwide Hospitality & Tourism Themes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139808507
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-09-2019-0055