The Role of Technology and Ai in Inclusive Tourism
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Inclusive tourism emphasizes equal opportunities for all individuals—regardless of age, disability, gender, or socio-economic background—to access and enjoy travel experiences. The rapid development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) has created new opportunities for reducing barriers in tourism by offering tools such as mobile apps, virtual reality (VR), accessibility mapping, and AI-powered personalization. This paper explores how technology and AI enable inclusive tourism by reviewing academic literature, analyzing global case studies, and identifying challenges and future directions. While technology has improved accessibility, affordability and ethical concerns remain critical obstacles. The paper concludes that technology and AI, if responsibly applied, are essential for building a tourism sector that is inclusive, equitable, and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Author: Feruz Karimov
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7085036680
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