DIGITIZING TRAVEL: RETHINKING TOURISM IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT
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Keywords: Digital tourism, virtual travel, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid travel, virtual exploration, travel technology, sustainable tourism, cultural immersion.Abstract
Introduction
In today’s world, where society is increasingly immersed in digital realities,
tourism is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. As Donald Moriarty, an expert
in travel innovations, aptly puts it, “We need a new understanding of tourism that isn’t
limited to hotel walls or guided tour routes, but embraces the boundless world of digital
possibilities.” Digital tourism, the focal point of this article, opens new horizons not
only for travelers but also for entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the travel industry.
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