The Future of Blockchain in Tourism and Hospitality: Global Insights [Paperback]

Introduction.? 1. The Future of Blockchain in Tourism and Hospitality: Global Insights.? 2. Blockchain in Tourism: Opportunities and Applications.? 3. Smart Contracts and Automation in Travel.? 4. Blockchain's Impact on Sustainability and Responsible Tourism.? 5. Future Trends and Challenges.? 6. Regulatory Environment and Ethical Considerations.? 7. Strategies to Encourage User Adoption of Blockchain Technology.? 8. Blockchain's Potential Impacts on Justice, Transparency and Social Equity.? Conclusion.? References.?

This timely and innovative book presents a critical exploration of how blockchain technologies may be useful in enhancing the sustainability, viability and social responsibility of the tourism and hospitality sectors.?

The Future of Blockchain in Tourism and Hospitality: Global Insights offers a contribution in terms of additional exploration and reflection of the outcomes of previous studies on blockchain technology in the tourism sector. According to the outcomes of the chapters, blockchain cannot be considered yet as a valid solution for the problems afflicting tourism. More research is needed and more investigations on the advantages and disadvantages of real applications is required before being able to express a rational and motivated judgement on the question. For this reason, this new book is welcome, therefore and a useful contribution to the debate. Dr Fatima Zahra Fakir and Dr Erdem Baydeniz are to be commended on this extension to the debate.

Professor Marco Valeri, Associate Professor, Niccol? Cusano University, Italy.

 

This book offers readers an in-depth examination of the growing impact of blockchain technology in the hospitality and tourism sectors. As blockchain becomes increasingly prevalent worldwide, it enhances the security of big data records, implóÏ