Artificial Intelligence Applications in Tourism
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 14
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Dear Colleagues,
The tourism industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. While predictive AI has long optimized operations, the recent emergence of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) has marked a paradigm shift. Furthermore, the evolution towards Agentic AI—where autonomous agents not only process information but execute complex tasks and decision-making processes—is redefining the boundaries of travel automation.
The scientific context illustrates a rapidly evolving landscape where these technologies are reshaping the entirety of travelers' journeys. From LLMs providing human-like conversational planning to autonomous agents handling end-to-end booking and negotiation, the scope of AI in tourism has expanded exponentially. This research area is of paramount importance, moving beyond mere data analysis to content generation and autonomous action, necessitating a rigorous examination of its implications for personalized experiences, operational efficiency, and the future hospitality workforce.
Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Generative AI and LLMs in Travel Planning and Experience:
- Application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for creating hyper-personalized itineraries and content.
- Enhancing customer interaction through Generative AI-powered chatbots and virtual travel assistants.
- Agentic AI and Autonomous Systems:
- Development of autonomous AI agents capable of executing complex workflows (booking, reservations, payments) without human intervention.
- Multi-agent systems for coordinating tourism supply chains and dynamic pricing negotiations.
- From "Chat" to "Action": The transition from informational bots to transactional AI agents in hospitality.
- Operational Efficiency and Business Intelligence:
- Optimization of logistics and inventory through machine learning.
- Robotics and Computer Vision in hotel and airport operations.
- Tiny ML and Edge AI in Tourism:
- Applications of lightweight machine learning models for real-time personalization on mobile devices.
- Privacy-preserving on-device AI, and IoT sensors in smart tourism environments.
- Anomaly Detection in Tourism:
- AI-driven systems for fraud detection in bookings.
- Identification of unusual patterns in tourist behavior.
- Early warning systems for safety and security management.
Prof. Dr. Emilio Soria-Olivas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- tourism
- autonomous systems
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