The relationship between regional development and digital nomadism

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to reveal the relationship between digital nomadism and regional development.

Design/methodology/approach

In the research, an interpretive approach was used to obtain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between digital nomadism and regional development and to examine a specific issue in more detail.

Findings

Digital nomads are constantly traveling. In this way, they provide income transfer to the places they visit. They positively affect the promotion of the region and contribute to the increase of the human capital of the regions.

Research limitations/implications

Viewed from the development agency perspective as a representative of a regional development agency.

Practical implications

Tips are presented on how the digital nomad theme can be managed in regional development.

Social implications

Regional development does not only include economic development, but also prioritizes the subjective well-being of local residents. For this reason, it has been emphasized that digital nomad arrangements in the name of regional development should not only be perceived as attracting new generation tourists to the region, but will also be a tool for the sociocultural development of local residents.

Originality/value

This study outlines the issue of how digital nomadism has become an alternative tool in the regional development.

Citation

Ünal, G. (2024), "The relationship between regional development and digital nomadism", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-03-2024-0056