Managing the Smart Revolution in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality

Anukrati Sharma|Shruti Arora|Priya Sodani
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17 November 2025
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Managing the Smart Revolution in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality provides a comprehensive exploration of how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of the industry.

Going beyond the surface of emerging trends, offering in-depth insights into the integration of smart technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics, chapters meticulously analyze their impact on operational efficiency, customer engagement, and overall management strategies within the realms of travel, tourism, and hospitality. From optimizing customer experiences to streamlining operational processes, the work serves as a vital guide, ensuring that stakeholders remain at the forefront of innovation, and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving smart ecosystem in the constantly evolving hospitality sector.

By elucidating the intricacies of this digital transformation, Managing the Smart Revolution in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality equips industry professionals, academics and undergraduates with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the smart revolution.

Chapter 1. Situating Generative AI Tools as a “Smart Revolution” in African American Tourism Entrepreneurship; Babu George and Anupama Peter Mattathil

  • Chapter 2. Smart Tourism and Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Future of Travel and Hospitality; Abhishek Kumar Pandey, Parag S. Shukla, Pankaj Kumar Tripathi, and Pramod Kumar Upadhyay
  • Chapter 3. Smart Tourism: Risks, Opportunities, and Challenges; Maximiliano E. Korstanje
  • Chapter 4. Integrating Smart City Technologies for Sustainable Tourism Development in Dharamshala: Strategies, Challenges, and Community Impact; Nihal Kapoor and Amrik Singh
  • Chapter 5. Integrating Technology with Workforce Training and Management in the Hotel Industry; Sanjeev Kumar, Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, and Geetha Manoharan
  • Chapter 6. Digital Approaches to Cultural Heritage Conservation; Hande Akyurt Kurnaz and Alper Kurnaz
  • Chapter 7. Redefining Proficiency: The Digital Skill Set Competencies for Tomorrow's Smart Tourism Professionals; Anila Thomas
  • Chapter 8. Unveiling the Digital Silk Road: The Efficacy of Smart Tourism in Galle's Timeless Tapestry; Suduweli Kondage Lathisha Jayangi Ramanayaka
  • Chapter 9. Examining Current Trends in Digital Media and Technology with the Tourism and Hospitality Sector: A Research Perspective; Jyoti Prakash and Urvashi Kumari
  • Chapter 10. Workforce Training and Management: Skills for the Smart Tourism Workforce; Kavishi Sardalia, Prajval S.P., and Parul Sinha
  • Chapter 11. Revolutionizing Travel: Innovative Technologies Used in Modern Agencies; Kaplan Uğurlu
  • Chapter 12. Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Tourism Industry in Kolkata: A Strategic Management Perspective; Sucharita Debnath and Dr. Sudipta Halder
  • Chapter 13. Digital Applications in Tourist Guidance and Cultural Heritage Transfer; Gör. Seda Çiçekli Ayyıldız and Hande Akyurt Kurnaz
  • Chapter 14. A Study Of Leveraging Ai and Iot for Optimizing Guest Experience In Hospitality Industry; Urvashi Kumari and Jyoti Prakash
  • Chapter 15. Navigating the Digital Landscape: Embracing Business Transformation in Family-Owned Enterprises; Arun Bhatia and Aditi Sharma
  • Chapter 16. Cybersecurity in the Travel Sector: Challenges and Solutions in the Indian Landscape; Atharv Kulkarni, Subin K. Varghese, and Parul Sinha
  • Chapter 17. Sustainable Tourism through Innovation: Meeting Traveler Needs with Emerging Technologies; Karina Bhatia Kakkar
  • Chapter 18. Future Tourism Trends: Virtual, Augmented Reality and Blockchain Technology Impact Travel and Destination Experiences; Nazirullah, Ahmad Puad Mat Som, Rahat Ullah, Mansoor Ali, Irfan Nawaz, and Sabeeha Rahman
  • Chapter 19. The Future of Cyber Risk Management in the Tourism Industry; Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, Mushfika Hoque, Sanjeev Kumar, and Mohammad Nurul Afchar
  • Chapter 20. Sustainable Tourism Practices in Oman: Balancing Visitor Experience with Environmental Preservation; Sangeeta Tripathi
  • Chapter 21. Navigating the Smart Revolution in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality; Ushaa Eswaran, Vivek Eswaran, Keerthna Murali, and Vishal Eswaran

Anukrati Sharma, Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management, University of Kota, Kota Rajasthan, India.

Shruti Arora, Associate Professor, Modi Institute of Management and Technology, Kota, India.

Priya Sodani, Associate Professor, Modi Institute of Management and Technology, Kota, India.