TOURISM, INNOVATION AND TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT: CONTEMPORARY DYNAMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES
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Contemporary tourism is facing profound structural transformations driven by digitalization, the growing centrality of data, and the need for more sustainable and inclusive development models. In this context, this special issue of the Journal of Economics, Companies and Entrepreneurs in the CPLP (E3) brings together a set of studies selected from ICOTTS'23 – 5th International Conference on Tourism Technology & Systems, reflecting the multidisciplinary and transversal nature of this field of research. The included works address fundamental topics such as tourist behavior in digital environments, the integration of smart technologies in destinations, marketing and competitiveness strategies, as well as the dynamics of sustainability and territorial development. Recent literature shows that digital technologies, including intelligent systems, big data and digital platforms, play a decisive role in transforming the tourism experience, optimizing destination management and creating value for different stakeholders. At the same time, the importance of sustainability as a structuring axis of tourism development is reinforced, promoting a balanced articulation between economic growth, social inclusion and environmental preservation. The integrated analysis of these themes highlights the need for interdisciplinary and data-driven approaches, capable of responding to the complexity of contemporary tourism systems. This special issue thus contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge by highlighting the interconnections between technology, innovation and territorial development, offering relevant perspectives for researchers, decision-makers and professionals in the sector.
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