Author: A. Keller Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract The global tourism industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid expansion of digital platforms and ecosystem-based business models. In 2026, the concept of “platformization” has moved beyond simple online booking systems into complex, data-driven environments that integrate accommodation, mobility, experiences, finance, and personalization into unified digital infrastructures. This article

Author:  L Moretti Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Tourism is frequently described as a “growth engine” because it creates jobs, attracts foreign exchange, stimulates small business formation, and accelerates infrastructure development. Yet the same sector can also amplify inequality, degrade ecosystems, inflate housing costs, and increase carbon emissions—especially when growth is measured only by arrivals, receipts, and short-term investment. This article exam

Author:  Bakyt Tokayev — Independent Researcher Abstract Tourism is one of humanity’s oldest social practices and one of the world’s...

Author:  Azamat Karimov — Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)—autonomous systems capable...