Blockchain Technology for Smart Tourism Destinations

Inessa Tyan, Mariemma I. Yagüe and Antonio Guevara-Plaza
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Inessa Tyan: Faculty of Tourism, Campus of Teatinos, University of Malaga, s/n, 29071 Malaga, Spain
Mariemma I. Yagüe: Institute of Tourism Intelligence and Innovation, Campus of Teatinos, University of Malaga, s/n, 29071 Malaga, Spain
Antonio Guevara-Plaza: Institute of Tourism Intelligence and Innovation, Campus of Teatinos, University of Malaga, s/n, 29071 Malaga, Spain

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 22, 1-11

Abstract: This conceptual paper discusses the potential of blockchain technology for Smart Tourism Destinations. The main focus is placed on Smart Tourism Destinations’ four major goals that can be achieved by using blockchain technology, namely: enhancing tourism experience, rewarding sustainable behaviour, ensuring benefits for local communities, and reducing privacy concerns. The paper also outlines the major challenges that need to be overcome to successfully implement this innovative technology. This paper attempts to further advance the current knowledge about the possible implications of blockchain technology within the smart tourism domain, and especially Smart Tourism Destinations.

Keywords: blockchain technology; smart tourism destinations; smart tourism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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