Accessible Tourism in the Digital Ecosystem
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Beschreibung
This book explores the growing demand for accessible tourism experiences and demonstrates how the perspective of digital ecosystems can play a vital role in creating more inclusive destinations. Through a combination of conceptual arguments and real-world case studies, the book sheds light on the practical aspects of accessible tourism.
Statistics reveal that over one billion people have severe or moderate disabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced accessibility in tourism. However, both industry practices and academic research in this field are still lagging behind. The book highlights the challenge of establishing coordination among various stakeholders, including transport operators, hospitality firms, and public authorities, which has hindered the design and implementation of inclusive tourism experiences.
By harnessing the power of new technologies, the book illustrates how digital ecosystems can effectively facilitate accessible tourism. It examines the demand for such experiences and demonstrates how embracing a digital ecosystem perspective can contribute to the development of more accessible tourism destinations.In addition to its theoretical insights, the book delves into several practical case studies that showcase successful examples of accessible tourism.
Presents an up-to-date description of accessible tourism and the new digital ecosystem Integrates management studies and analysis of new technology Includes illustrative case studies
Autor*in
Fabio Cassia
Themen in »Accessible Tourism in the Digital Ecosystem«
Accessible Tourism Inclusive Tourism Service Ecosystems Digital Ecosystems Quality of Life Tourism Services’ Accessibility Tourism Destinations’ Accessibility Tourism Journey Barrier-free Tourism Tourism Destination Management