AI for Sustainable Tourism Development: Destination Management, Heritage, and Innovation - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798260038017

Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

The tourism sector is undergoing a profound transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly intertwined with the global pursuit of sustainable development. Advances in intelligent technologies are changing how destinations are planned, managed, and experienced, creating new possibilities for addressing some of the industry's most pressing challenges. At the same time, growing concern for environmental stewardship and social responsibility is prompting a rethinking of traditional approaches to tourism development. AI is emerging as a powerful tool for supporting more informed decision-making and helping tourism stakeholders respond to changing demands. As the industry seeks a more sustainable future, understanding the role of AI in shaping that transition has become increasingly important. AI for Sustainable Tourism Development: Destination Management, Heritage, and Innovation examines how AI is reshaping approaches to sustainable tourism in an increasingly digital world. Bringing together diverse scholarly perspectives, this book explores the role of intelligent technologies in supporting more effective destination management and strengthening long-term sustainability goals. Covering topics such as destination attractiveness, second chance tourism, and location-based media, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, destination management professionals, tourism planners, heritage conservation specialists, place marketing practitioners, digital transformation professionals, tourism entrepreneurs, policymakers, and more.

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About the Authors

Suzan Hassan is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt. She has got a Ph.D. in tourism management, Helwan University, Egypt. She served as the Vice-Dean of postgraduates and scientific research, Vice - Dean of environmental development and community service and the head of the Tourism Studies Department Fayoum University, Egypt. She has been the author of many papers published in reputed journals. She is a reviewer in a number of national and international journals. The scope of her research encompasses both new tourism trends and marketing. Additionally she has supervised and discussed many theses. As for her books, they have covered multiple areas of tourism marketing, travel agent management, medical tourism and Eco tourism. In addition to her theoretical knowledge Professor Suzan has also worked in the tourism sector in the beginning of her career which allowed her to integrate a practical perspective into academia.

Mohammad Soliman currently works at the Marketing Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He previously held the Head of Research and Consultation Department, UTAS, Salalah, Oman. He is also a full professor in the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt. He has published multiple papers in high-rank journals indexed in ABDC, ABS, WoS, and Scopus (e.g., International Journal of Information Management, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management Perspectives, Journal of Destination Management & Marketing, Current Issues in Tourism, Technology in Society, Tourism Review, Journal of Service Theory & Practice, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, etc.). Dr Soliman serves on the editorial boards of several academic journals in various roles, including Editor and Associate Editor, and acts as a reviewer for numerous top-tier journals. He has been recognised in Stanford University’s ranking of the world’s top 2% of scientists. He has successfully supervised and examined several master’s and PhD theses. His research interests include tourism marketing, destination marketing, branding, consumer behaviour, and AI in education and marketing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798260038017
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 390
• Editor: Hassan Suzan B., Soliman Mohammad