Advances in Tourism: Technology and Systems

Technological advancements have significantly transformed the tourism sector, allowing the travelers to book sightseeing excursions, hotel rooms, flights and other activities, as well as organize whole vacations from their smartphones. Apart from the mobile technology, some of the technologies which have significantly impacted the tourism industry are augmented reality, Internet of things, big data and virtual assistants. The use of e-commerce and IT solutions in hospitality, tourism and travel assist in saving time, lowering costs and automating travel. They also help in providing consumers with a seamless travel experience before, during and after a trip. This book provides comprehensive insights on the upcoming technology and systems with respect to tourism. It includes contributions of experts and researchers which will provide innovative insights into this subject. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.