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A Framework for Smart Innovations in Islamic Pilgrimage: Utilizing AI and IoT within the Context of Halal Tourism

Title
A Framework for Smart Innovations in Islamic Pilgrimage: Utilizing AI and IoT within the Context of Halal Tourism
Creator
Mohanty, Priyakrushna; Sharanya, M.; Bharti, Saurabh
Description
Despite growing discourse on smart tourism and AI applications in travel, limited scholarly attention has been given to understanding the reasons for the growth of AI usage and the various facets of its application, specifically within Islamic pilgrimage. This includes the absence of a developed framework for innovative inventions. This paper addresses the research gap by exploring how AI and IoT technologies can transform halal tourism management, focusing on the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. The paper deals with three objectives: (1) To understand the reasons for the growth of AI usage in halal tourism with special reference to Islamic Pilgrimage, (2) to examine the various facets of AI usage in Islamic pilgrimage, and (3) to develop the framework for Smart inventions in Islamic pilgrimage. Methodologically, this is a conceptual paper grounded in a secondary literature review. It incorporates a thematic content analysis of both academic publications and gray literature. With this approach, the researchers were able to gain a holistic view of how AI can intersect with Islamic pilgrimage and halal tourism. The results are demonstrated through the ideation of the FSIIP framework. This framework highlights AIs vital role in improving pilgrims experiences through tailored services, streamlining crowd control, and advancing sustainability through astute resource management. 2026 by Priyakrushna Mohanty, M Sharanya and Saurabh Bharti.
Source
Halal Tourism and Artificial Intelligence: New Approaches for a New Generation;pp.105-119
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Subject
AI integration; Artificial intelligence; cultural sensitivity; faith-based travel; gray literature; halal tourism; Islamic pilgrimage; technology and religion; thematic analysis
Coverage
Mohanty P., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Sharanya M., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Bharti S., Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 978-180686165-1; 978-180686166-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Mohanty, Priyakrushna; Sharanya, M.; Bharti, Saurabh, “A Framework for Smart Innovations in Islamic Pilgrimage: Utilizing AI and IoT within the Context of Halal Tourism,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24264.

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