An Ontology for the “System Tourism”—A Call for Participation

Benedikt T. Arnold (), Paul Moosmann, Anke Sange, Christoph Lange, Christina Gillmann and Claudia Brözel
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Benedikt T. Arnold: Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
Paul Moosmann: Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
Anke Sange: Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
Christoph Lange: Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
Christina Gillmann: Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
Claudia Brözel: Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

A chapter in Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2025, 2025, pp 103-113 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract An ontology in computer and information science formally represents domain-specific knowledge, enabling structured data integration and interoperability. In tourism, ontologies are crucial for standardizing diverse data from sources such as travel agencies, airlines, and user-generated platforms, improving semantic search, personalized recommendations, and developing intelligent systems. This paper presents a comprehensive tourism ontology built on the tourism value chain, identifying key classes, their relationships, and integrating existing ontologies. The resulting hierarchical structure supports enhanced data analysis and system intelligence. Additionally, we provide guidance on how to use and contribute to the ontology, making it accessible for broader application and development.

Keywords: Ontology; Formalization; Participatory research; Tourism value chain; Tourism system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-83705-0_9

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