Abstract
The internet of things (IoT) aims to connect the objects of everyday life by embedding internet-connected devices within them and sharing their information online. Smart technology that exploits IoT data offers new opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry. The IoT enables easy access and interaction with a wide variety of information for contexts such as transportation, attractions, tours, shopping and hotels. IoT big data tourism applications will need to integrate social media, content marketing, and wearable IoT devices. After outlining conceptual understandings of the IoT and its potential for smart cities, this chapter provides practical foundations for destination organizers and stakeholders in this emerging smart tourism paradigm.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Big Data and Innovation in Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality |
| Subtitle of host publication | Managerial Approaches, Techniques, and Applications |
| Publisher | Springer Singapore |
| Pages | 21-29 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811363399 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789811363382 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 26 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Applications
- Big data
- Content marketing
- IoT
- IoT devices
- Smart cities
- Smart destinations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- General Business, Management and Accounting
- General Computer Science