Bridging the Nexus: A Comprehensive Review of Tourism, Technology and Climate Change – Uncharted Territories and Future Avenues
The Emerald Handbook of Tourism Economics and Sustainable Development
ISBN: 978-1-83753-709-9, eISBN: 978-1-83753-708-2
Publication date: 18 September 2024
Abstract
Tourism, Technology and Climate Change: The tourism industry is indispensable both for its socio-cultural offerings and its profound economic implications. The economic multiplier effects inherent in the drivers of tourism can stimulate the regional economy even before these areas emerge as tourism meccas. While vast amounts of research have detailed tourism's overarching significance, there is an evident void in understanding its multifaceted impacts, particularly where technological advances, environmental performance (EP) and economic benefits converge. A thorough examination of 907 research records led to this chapter, which identifies these gaps by referencing nine observational and 11 intervention studies. Achieving a Cohen's kappa value of 0.75, the authors note a strong consensus among reviewers, adhering to Cohen's (1940) standards. The findings from the first quarter highlight several areas within the tourism industry that have been under-researched. Particularly, the integration of technology, from ATM infrastructures enhancing tourist financial experiences to digital platforms elevating traveller education and awareness, and tech-driven solutions addressing demographic and ethical considerations in tourism, remains insufficiently explored. Additionally, the authors recognise an existing gap in knowledge regarding the nexus between tourism development and its climatic repercussions, especially before tourism ventures are fully realized. This chapter aims to channel future research into these lesser-trodden areas, fostering a comprehensive grasp of tourism's evolution in the face of rapid technological advancements and its interplay with environmental shifts.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to express gratitude to dignified colleagues, including Dr. Zain Muhammad Abdu Karim for providing them with diligent information and sincere advice on the first draft of this chapter. All views expressed in this paper entirely belong to the authors.
Citation
Yasmeen, K., Malik, M., Yasmeen, K., Adnan, M. and Al Bimani, N.M. (2024), "Bridging the Nexus: A Comprehensive Review of Tourism, Technology and Climate Change – Uncharted Territories and Future Avenues", Hunjra, A.I. and Sharma, A. (Ed.) The Emerald Handbook of Tourism Economics and Sustainable Development (Building the Future of Tourism), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-708-220241001
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