Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.30.3.1
Intellectual influence of smart tourism destinations 2000-2023
Miguel Palomo Santiago
orcid.org/0009-0004-6869-451X
; Researcher, Universidad de La Laguna, Departamento de Dirección de Empresas e Historia Económica
Eduardo Parra LARRA López
; Profesor de Organización de Empresas; Economía Digital y Turismo Director Cátedra de Territorios Sostenibles, Desarrollo socio-económico y Turismo Universidad de La Laguna, Departamento de Dirección de Empresas e Historia Económica
Abstract
Purpose - This paper conducts a meticulous bibliometric analysis of 659 documents indexed
in the Web of Science database, exploring the intellectual evolution of Smart Tourism
Destinations (STD) and contributing to understanding the evolution of scientific literature on
STD until December 2023, guiding future explorations in this dynamic and evolving field.
Methodology/Design/Approach - By unifying the conceptual structure and highlighting key
descriptive elements with the application of statistical methods, this research provides insights
into the intellectual fabric of STD research.
Findings - Our findings show the evolution of the conceptual structure, influential authors,
institutions and countries involved in STD research, as well as the evolving social structure
within the field. The surge in scientific output, especially since 2019 aligns with the integration
of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, immersive mechanisms, big data,
and robotics, prompting uncertainty in business implementation and stakeholder responses.
Originality of the research - This study sheds light on the intellectual evolution of STD by
summarising a wide range of literature, helping the authors to be informed about future
research directions in the field.
Keywords
Smart tourism destination; smart city; technology integration; destination management
Hrčak ID:
318204
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Publication date:
21.6.2024.
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