Digital Transformation in Hospitality and Tourism
A special issue of Tourism and Hospitality (ISSN 2673-5768).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 177
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ongoing digital transformation in the hospitality and tourism sector signals a shift toward smarter, more personalized, and more connected customer service experiences. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, and blockchain are increasing operational efficiency while enabling more personalized, secure, and immersive guest experiences. At the same time, the rise of sharing economy platforms, virtual events, and synthetic media technologies can challenge the hospitality and tourism industry.
Evolving customer expectations, increasing competitive pressures, and the imperative for sustainability, inclusion, and digital resilience are driving fundamental shifts in the hospitality and tourism industries. They also raise important questions about data privacy, cybersecurity (such as zero trust architectures), algorithmic transparency, and the future of human work in service contexts.
We encourage theoretical, empirical, and transdisciplinary articles that rigorously assess these trends and offer proposals for how the sector may adapt and innovate in a rapidly digitalizing context.
Dr. Cathrine Linnes
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- digital transformation in tourism
- hospitality technology
- smart tourism
- platform-based hospitality
- virtual and hybrid travel experiences
- tourism security and privacy
- trust in digital tourism services
- digital innovation in tourism
- digital sustainability in tourism
- synthetic media and destination marketing
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