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Blockchain Technology for Smart Tourism Destinations

2020; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute; Volume: 12; Issue: 22 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3390/su12229715

2071-1050

Inessa Tyan, Mariemma I. Yagüe, Antonio Jesús Guevara Plaza,

Sharing Economy and Platforms

This conceptual paper discusses the potential of blockchain technology for Smart Tourism Destinations. The main focus is placed on Smart Tourism Destinations’ four major goals that can be achieved by using blockchain technology, namely: enhancing tourism experience, rewarding sustainable behaviour, ensuring benefits for local communities, and reducing privacy concerns. The paper also outlines the major challenges that need to be overcome to successfully implement this innovative technology. This paper attempts to further advance the current knowledge about the possible implications of blockchain technology within the smart tourism domain, and especially Smart Tourism Destinations.