Applications, Experiences, and Challenges of Smart Tourism Development in China

Wang, Xia; Zhu, Feng; Tang, Jia; Shen, Lei; Liu, Danli

doi:10.1080/10630732.2021.1879605

Cited by 33 publications

(29 citation statements)

References 37 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Theoretically, this study contributed to smart tourism research by extending the conceptual framework advocated by Wang et al (2021) and making it more comprehensive by including the hindrances to smart tourism development. Based on the adjusted conceptual models for destination competitiveness developed by Crouch and Ritchie (1999) and Ritchie and Crouch (2003), the present study categorizes the hindrances to the development of smart tourism in Hong Kong from a macro perspective.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several previous studies have discussed the driving factors for the development of smart tourism or the application of the smart tourism concept to destinations (Gretzel et al , 2016; Wang et al , 2021). Shafiee et al (2021) evaluated smart tourism articles comprehensively to assist stakeholders in developing smart destinations.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cantino et al (2019) discussed the five fundamental dimensions, including awareness, sustainability and technology to develop smart tourism. Recently, Wang et al (2021) indicated that the five main driving forces for smart tourism development in China include government and smart city development initiatives, destination competitiveness enhancement, globalization challenges mitigation and meeting the increasing demands of tourists. Buonincontri and Micera (2016) and Wang et al (2021) discussed the application of smart tourism to destinations by stressing the increased level of personalization from the perspective of tourists and experience co-creation from the perspectives of smart tourism stakeholders and tourists.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although Cavalheiro et al (2020) advocated a smart tourism development model that considered the environmental, economic, socio-cultural and political factors and discussed the positive aspects, negative factors that hindered the development of smart tourism were not discussed. Wang et al (2021) pointed out the challenges in smart tourism development, such as the overemphasis on technology facilities construction, neglect of the tourist-centric operation design and different requirements of domestic and international tourists regarding smart tourism, but did not discuss the inefficient utilization of tourism resource.…”

Section: Smart Tourism Destination and Its Competitivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Hindrances to smart tourism development

Sun

Ye²,

Law³

et al. 2022

JHTT

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose Most previous studies have discussed the factors that drive the development of smart tourism or its benefits. Nevertheless, hindrances to smart tourism development have been largely ignored by previous studies. Hence, to bridge the aforementioned research gap, the present study identified the hindrances to smart tourism development in Hong Kong, which has been affected by the recent pandemic, based on the adjusted destination competitiveness conceptual models. Design/methodology/approach The purpose of this study is to investigate the hindrances to smart tourism development. A qualitative interview method using a semi-structured questionnaire with open-ended questions was adopted in the present study. Findings Findings of the present study indicated that the hindrances in developing smart tourism in Hong Kong are from four primary perspectives, namely, economic, sociocultural, technological and planning and management. Research limitations/implications Seeking cooperation from popular tourist destinations can address the economic issues of market size and return on investment in technological infrastructure. Experiences, as the core product of travel, should be highlighted in smart tourism development and enterprises should be given support for the transformation. Originality/value Theoretically, based on the adjusted conceptual models for destination competitiveness, the present study identifies the macro factors that hinder the development of smart tourism in Hong Kong from different primary perspectives. Practically, factors such as policy support, which includes public funding or low-interest loans, are essential to supporting preliminary finances to attract entrepreneurs and young talents to participate in the development.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Smart Tourism Destination and Its Competitivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Hindrances to smart tourism development

Sun

Ye²,

Law³

et al. 2022

JHTT

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…There are many influencing factors in the process of wireless signal transmission and communication. Signal strength will decay with the increase in propagation distance, indicating that there is a functional relationship between signal strength change and propagation distance [13]. A large number of studies have found that the reasonable mathematical model of the channel propagation loss model is the shadowing model:…”

Section: Principle Of Algorithmicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Wireless Sensor Networks Assist Intelligent Tourism Traffic Navigation and Tourist Positioning

Sun

2021

Journal of Sensors

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

With the booming development of tourism, more and more tourists visit scenic spots; followed by dense personnel in scenic spots, tourists’ comfort is not high. This paper introduces the structure diagram, function structure diagram, and database design of an intelligent tourism navigation system based on a wireless sensor network in detail and explains each function module of an intelligent tourism system based on a wireless sensor network in detail. Through the wireless sensor network to obtain the positioning data of tourists in tourist attractions, this article realizes the intelligent traffic navigation in the intelligent tourism navigation system and finally realizes the diversion of tourists. An intelligent travel navigation system based on the wireless sensor network is implemented on Android. Finally, the intelligent travel navigation system based on the wireless sensor network is tested. The results show that the system can meet the real-time demand, the system positioning accuracy is high, and the system can effectively realize the flow analysis and public security warning.

show abstract

Smart Technologies in Tourist Destination Marketing: A Literature Review

Junqueiro

Correia

Carvalho

et al. 2022

Communications in Computer and Information Science

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

show abstract

Applications, Experiences, and Challenges of Smart Tourism Development in China

Cited by 33 publications

References 37 publications

Hindrances to smart tourism development

Hindrances to smart tourism development

Wireless Sensor Networks Assist Intelligent Tourism Traffic Navigation and Tourist Positioning

Smart Technologies in Tourist Destination Marketing: A Literature Review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About