Blockchain as an innovative digitalization achievement in logistics of eco-tourism

Abstract

The main trend of development of modern society is named – it is digitalization that is causing global changes in industries, companies, processes, business models. Recently, an increasing penetration of the latest information technologies into all spheres of modern society, including tourism, which is currently one of the fastest growing areas in Russia, can be observed. The study of logistic in tourism is one of the promising areas of the modern economy, and, at the same time, blockchain is the main trend of digitalization. Despite the novelty of the trend of digitalization of tourism logistics, there is a growing awareness of its importance for economic and social development in Russian and in international practice. The definition of concept and content of the blockchain technology are considered. The main goal of getting familiar with the blockchain technology and highlighting its importance is achieved. The expediency of use is justified and examples of practical application of blockchain technologies in tourism logistics are considered. The assumption is made that the interest of using blockchain technology will increase in the nearest future.

Blockchain Technology and Sustainability in Supply Chains and a Closer Look at Different Industries: A Mixed Method Approach

“…The three industries with the least number of publications are energy, mining and mineral, and healthcare and pharmaceutical. Other than these industries, there are niche applications in different supply chains based on blockchain use, such as oil and gas [85], aircraft [86], airports [87], autonomous vehicle [88], defence [89,90], forestry [91], trucking [92], tourism [93], and telecom [94]. Due to the low number of studies related to these industries, they were not evaluated under content analysis.…”