Natural Resource Conservation for Sustainable Tourism
Integrating AI and IoT for Tourism Development
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Natural Resource Conservation for Sustainable Tourism offers a timely and forward‑looking examination of how emerging technologies are reshaping global sustainability efforts. Bringing together cutting‑edge research, the book investigates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can address mounting environmental challenges; enhance natural resource conservation; and support sustainable tourism development. Through interdisciplinary insights and real‑world applications, it illustrates how technological innovation is rapidly transforming conservation practices and enabling more resilient, responsible, and ecologically aligned tourism systems.
Positioned at the intersection of environmental science, technology, and tourism studies, the international author team explores the environmental pressures faced by destinations and the transformative potential of digital tools to mitigate negative impacts. From AI‑enabled waste and water management solutions to IoT‑driven monitoring of ecosystems and visitor behaviour, the book demonstrates how technology can generate value‑added tourism experiences while strengthening ecosystem protection and advancing sustainable development goals. Serving scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and educators alike, it provides both conceptual depth and practical guidance, making it an essential resource for understanding and navigating the future of technology‑enabled sustainable tourism.
Chapter 1. Future Trends in Sustainable Tourism Development: The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and the Circular Economy; Namita Das and Varinder Singh Rana
- Chapter 2. Intelligent Tourism Infrastructure: Integrating AI and IoT for Natural Resource Stewardship in Smart Destinations; Malobika Bose and Vaibhav Pandey
- Chapter 3. Digital Twins in Tourism: Mapping the Landscape Through a Systematic Review in Smart & Sustainable Tourism; Niharika Singh
- Chapter 4. Smart Tourism and Environmental Protection: The Role of IoT-Based Monitoring Systems; Varsha Singh, Atour Taghipour, and Shankar Kumar
- Chapter 5. AI-Integrated IoT Framework for Intelligent Net-Zero Ecotourism and Sustainable Water Regeneration; Rubee Singh, Seema Rani, Amit Joshi, Narayanage Jayantha Dewasiri, and Vikas Kumar
- Chapter 6. IoT–Based Waste Management Systems in Tourism Destinations; Md. Shoeab Akhter, Sakibul Islam Ratul, Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, Md. Arman Ali, Borsha Akter Mim, and Md. Al-amin
- Chapter 7. Data-Driven Tourism Communication Using Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for Visitor Management and Conservation KPIs; Nguyen Le Dinh Quy, Dang Duc Anh, and Nguyen Dieu Thao
- Chapter 8. Legal and Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Tourism; Pranjali, Sujay Vikram Singh, Kuldeep Singh, and Hafizullah Dar
- Chapter 9. The Triple Synergy: Blockchain, Sustainability Pillars, and Supply Chain Transformation in Tourism; Priyakrushna Mohanty, Saurabh Bharti, and Sharanya M
- Chapter 10. Community-Based Smart Tourism for Natural Resource Stewardship: A Grassroots Innovation and Social Capital Perspective; Suman
- Chapter 11. Artificial Intelligence as Catalyst for Regenerative Tourism—Integrating Technology, Governance, and Sustainability in India's Smart Cities Mission and Eco-tourism; Shikha Sharma and Avantika
- Chapter 12. Tourist Behavior Analytics and Psychological Determinants of Sustainable Tourism: A Qualitative Exploration Integrating AI Insights for Environmental Conservation; Jaya Bharti and Rakesh Kumar
- Chapter 13. Why Tourists Go Green: Role of Environmental Concern, Attitude and Sacrifice; Jolly Sushma, Princy Singh, Pravin Chandra Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Pankaj Kumar, and Sujay Vikram Singh
- Chapter 14. Persuasion for Sustainability: Nudging, Autonomy and Pro-Environmental Behaviour among Indian Tourists; Muskan Chaurasia, Vikrant Singh, and Naman Pandey
- Chapter 15. Application of AI & ML in the Hospitality Industry Value Chain; Sakshi Priya and Balgopal Singh
- Chapter 16. Enhancing Customer Experience through Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Tourism in Morocco: Challenges and Prospects; Bendjedid Rachad Sanoussi, Omar Benjelloun Andaloussi, and Mohamed Amine Marhraoui
- Chapter 17. The Applicability of the Restorative Approach in the Protection of Gastronomic Values within the Smart City Concept; Murat Doğdubay and Gözde Kumaş
- Chapter 18. Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions of IoT Adoption in Sacred Cultural Performances: A Qualitative Study of Theyyam, Audience Experience, and Smart Tourism; Deepa K, Kumaran A, and K Sravana
- Chapter 19. The Sustainability Paradox of AI Tourism: How Artificial Intelligence Reinforces Overtourism under the Label of ‘Green Travel’; Maryam Najafi and Carlos Costa
Hafizullah Dar Assistant Professor in tourism and airlines, Lovely Professional University, India.
Kuldeep Singh is an Assistant Professor in Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, India.
Babu George is a Professor at Alcorn State University, USA
A. K. Haghi is a retired professor and prolific scholar. An Honorary Research Associate at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, he remains an active presence in academia as a reviewer for leading international journals.