Harnessing transformational technologies for a sustainable future: A regenerative approach to green economy and tourism development
- Title
- Harnessing transformational technologies for a sustainable future: A regenerative approach to green economy and tourism development
- Creator
- Sandhya H.; Jose V.S.; Varghese B.
- Description
- This chapter proposes to understand the prospects of smart technologies that can transform tourism destinations and instigate regenerative development process. Bio-based resource consumption and technology-driven practices aimed for better sustainable development have been the need of the era. This study emphasizes the theory of regenerative tourism, which attempts to preserve and improve a destination's natural and cultural resources while contributing to the socio-economic development of the host communities. It examines how transformational technologies, like smart infrastructure, big data analytics and renewable energy systems, could assist the tourism industry achieve the transition to a green economy. This chapter illustrates the benefits and problems of integrating such technologies into the tourism infrastructure of a destination. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of cooperation among stakeholders and policymakers and examines the possible environmental, social and economic implications of using a regenerative approach to tourism. The results of this study contribute to the expanding body of knowledge on the development of sustainable tourism and shed light on the transformative potential of technology in creating a more sustainable and resilient future. 2024 Alhamzah Alnoor, G Erkol Bayram, Chew XinYing and Syed Haider Ali Shah. All rights reserved.
- Source
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Regenerative Tourism and Green Destinations, pp. 185-206.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
- Subject
- Artificial intelligence; Digital transformation; Green transportation; Regenerative tourism; Smart tourism; Sustainable tourism
- Coverage
- Sandhya H., Christ Deemed to Be University, India; Jose V.S., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Varghese B., Christ University, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISBN: 978-183753746-4; 978-183753747-1
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Sandhya H.; Jose V.S.; Varghese B., “Harnessing transformational technologies for a sustainable future: A regenerative approach to green economy and tourism development,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed April 10, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/17623.