Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aarthi, S.; Ravikumar, R.N.; Balakrishnan, R.; Pavithra, K.; Jumaniyozov, Feruzbek; Manoj Praveen, V. Title A name given to the resource Blockchain for seamless and transparent smart hospitality operations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Smart Operations and Enhancing Guest Experience in the Hospitality Industry;pp.187-217 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2145-5.ch007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2145-5.ch007</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012570422?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012570422?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Aarthi S., Faculty of Computer Applications, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India; Ravikumar R.N., Department of Computer Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India; Balakrishnan R., FHMCT, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India; Pavithra K., Department of Computer Science, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Jumaniyozov F., Department of Accounting and Business Administration, Mamun University, Khiva, Uzbekistan; Manoj Praveen V., Department of AI and DS, Velalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode, India Description An account of the resource This chapter explores how blockchain technology is transforming the hospitality industry by enhancing data transparency, operational efficiency, and security. It highlights blockchain's role in securing payments, bookings, supply chains, and guest authorization processes. Through smart contracts and tamper-proof records, blockchain combats fraud and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. The chapter examines real-world use cases such as loyalty platforms that boost customer retention and brand trust. Despite challenges in scalability, operations, and regulations, leading hospitality firms have achieved improved guest interactions through blockchain integration. This chapter provides insights into safely adopting blockchain for hotel management, emphasizing its potential to build trust, streamline operations, and align with smart infrastructure systems. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833732147-9; 979-833732145-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online