Coming Soon, the Book: “Digital Media and Tourism”!

. Exciting Update: ‘Digital Media and Tourism’ is now available in Italian! For our English-speaking readers, the English version will be available in March 2024. Stay tuned and find the Italian version on Amazon https://www.amazon.it/Media-Digitali-Turismo-Comunicazione-Personalizzate/dp/B0CTH461N4/ Read the book description below! . Introduction . The digital era has opened new horizons in the world of tourism, […]

Revolutionizing Travel with ExplorAI: Harnessing AI for Smarter Sustainable Destinations – Part 6 of 6

This is blog post 6 of 6 in the series ‘Do Smart Destinations Dream of Electric AI Tourist Experiences?’. This post explores how ExplorAI enhances territorial management and economic impact assessment, ultimately leading to a 21st-century revolution in the tourism industry. In presenting this project idea, my goal is to collaborate with public administrations, associations […]

Adaptive Adventures: Exploring the Impact of AI in Tourism with ExplorAI – Part 5 of 6

Fig. 2 – ExplorAI Usage and Tools (Author: Andrea Rossi) . This is blog post 5 of 6 in the series ‘Do Smart Destinations Dream of Electric AI Tourist Experiences?’. Dive into the intricacies of practical application as I unveil how ExplorAI revolutionizes the journey of modern travelers. This series focuses on how ExplorAI leverages […]

ExplorAI: Revolutionizing Tourism with Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Advanced Payment Systems – Part 3 of 6

This is blog post 3 of 6 in the series ‘Do Smart Destinations Dream of Electric AI Tourist Experiences?’. Join me as we delve into the future of smart destinations, powered by the groundbreaking ExplorAI platform and Artificial Intelligence. Discover how tourism is being reimagined to offer personalized, sustainable, and technologically advanced experiences to travelers […]

Inside ExplorAI: The Components Redefining Travel Experiences – Part 2 of 6

Fig. 1 – ExplorAI Platform Elements (Author: Andrea Rossi) . This is blog post 2 of 6 in the series ‘Do Smart Destinations Dream of Electric AI Tourist Experiences?’. Join me as we delve into the future of smart destinations, powered by the groundbreaking ExplorAI platform and Artificial Intelligence. Discover how tourism is being reimagined […]

ExplorAI: Ushering in a New Era of Smart Tourism – Part 1 of 6

This is blog post 1 of 6 in the series ‘Do Smart Destinations Dream of Electric AI Tourist Experiences?’. Join me as we delve into the future of smart destinations, powered by the groundbreaking ExplorAI platform and Artificial Intelligence. Discover how tourism is being reimagined to offer personalized, sustainable, and technologically advanced experiences to travelers […]

Destination Management: Building Sustainable and Thriving Tourist Locations

The convergence of sustainability and tourism has emerged as an impactful area of research in the 21st century, presenting a myriad of opportunities and challenges. In an era where the effects of overtourism and environmental degradation have become starkly apparent, sustainable destination management is pivotal in ensuring the longevity of tourist locations (Koens, Postma, & […]

Targeted Online Communication in Tourism

With the development of digital media, which are more widespread and targeted compared to broadcast and generalist media, it is possible to carry out targeted communication towards specific audiences, stimulating the needs, desires, and dreams of particular groups (targets/segments/niches) of tourists with greater precision and detail. For example, in Figure 1, we see the web […]

The Art of Tourism Marketing: Essential Strategies for Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of tourism marketing, contemporary strategies have begun to place a significant emphasis on digital tactics, targeted outreach, and unique brand development. With the rise of social media and online platforms, the ability to effectively engage and entice potential tourists is an art unto itself (Sigala, 2018). This post will discuss the […]

“Vilnius’ Belated Birthday Cards” advertising for Lithuania

In this brilliantly innovative advertising campaign, the creators playfully tackle the obscure nature of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, with a delightfully tongue-in-cheek approach that combines humor, nostalgia, and a sense of adventure. Drawing upon the city’s previous promotional campaigns, which daringly labeled Vilnius as “the g-spot of Europe” and playfully subverted the conventional Christmas […]