.... The development of transportation, driven by the Industrial Revolution and other social and technological advances, paved the way for Thomas Cook's group travel, marking the beginning of mass tourism. This development facilitated the growth of the tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, tour operations...

...Anda Zvaigzne; Lienite Litavniece; Sergejs Kodors; Kristiana Jurkane Purpose The present research study aims to conduct a thematic literature review of the negative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach The research study is based...

...Cevat Ercik; Kerem Kardaş Purpose The aim of this study is to examine in detail the impact of technological advancements on the workforce within the tourism industry. Specifically, it seeks to understand the effects of information and communication technologies (ICT), social media, the internet...

... these developments contribute to the tourism industry becoming more innovative and diverse in terms of product and service delivery and tourists' travel experiences. At the same time, it is clear that such innovative products and collaborations create new business opportunities in the tourism sector. This may...

... and, on the other hand, look for healthy and sustainable foods. 21 03 2024 22 03 2024 22 03 2024 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Tourism industry Digital nomad Nomad lifestyle Tourism geography In this thematic issue...

... into the tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach The article is based on a literature review and examination of existing research on the subject, with the aim of answering the research question and contributing to the development of future strategic thoughts. Findings Digital nomadism is changing...

... the opportunity to rethink where the tourism industry is heading and how it will impact people and the planet. The authors advocate for the second option, supported by research undertaken by the authors in recent years that clearly shows the favourable impact of tourism and why it must be treated and developed...

.... Design/methodology/approach A content analysis of the papers selected was performed to identify the most significant ideas and proposals and how they may contribute to knowledge and/or professional practice. Findings As the tourism industry prepares to reach new records, there is a clear need...

...Anda Zvaigzne; Iveta Mietule; Inta Kotane; Sandra Sprudzane; Vaida Bartkute-Norkuniene Purpose This study aims to examine the main aspects of innovation development regarding digital tools used in the tourism industry in a local area. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach...

... by tourism enterprises. Covid-19 pandemic Marketing strategies Tourism industry UAE Consumer behavior As highlighted in the literature review, crises are often part of the business cycle and they are difficult to predict. Businesses must learn from the past and as an outcome, develop resilience...

...Yinusa Akintoye Faremi; Simone Britanna Cunningham Heirs Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the need for training and re-certification of crew for the pandemic-related new normal and for a more sustainable cruise tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative method...

...Peter Tarlow Purpose This paper questions the present state of the world's tourism industry and advocates the need for an approach where quality assumes greater importance than quantity. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides an analysis of the tourism industry's recent evolution...

..., the contribution of tourism to host communities and measures of tourism success. A brief explanation of the positions and proposals presented by authors as well as their key contributions is also presented. Findings The tourism industry has traditionally been based on economics and financial return...

...A.C.I.D. Karunarathne; J.P.R.C. Ranasinghe; U.G.O. Sammani; K.J.T. Perera Purpose The tourism industry has been extensively affected by numerous disasters throughout its history including 30 decades of ethnic war, the tsunami disaster in 2004 and the Easter Sunday attack in 2019 substantially...

... rights only Tourism Inclusivity Tourism industry Inclusive Dominant groups In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet the playwright places into the mouth of his leading character, Juliet, the declarative or rhetorical question: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose...

... Government Tourism industry Achieving international food safety management standards across the hospitality industry presents a challenge for governments worldwide. As illustrated in the first article in this theme issue (“Introduction: Developing a Government strategy to meet international...

... and a content analysis of the articles selected. Findings – A contextualization for the economic crisis affecting Portugal is presented and its impact on the Tourism Industry discussed. The articles range from a series of research studies on Portuguese Tourism, demonstrating its evolution over the past...