Future Tourism in a Robonomic World

Stanislav Ivanov, Craig Webster

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English

Channel View Publications
15 October 2024

Social forecasting, future studies; Economic systems & structures; Tourism industry; Hospitality industry; Robotics

Series: The Future of Tourism

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. 'Robonomics' is the term given to this economic system that relies on robots, artificial intelligence and automation technologies for the production of goods and delivery of services instead of human labour. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for. The chapters explore some controversial solutions to the challenges of the robonomic economic system, such as redefinition of human rights, robot rights and universal basic income schemes. The chapters also consider the transition to a robonomic tourism ecosystem and the adjustments and innovations that will be required of consumers, industry and society.

Edited by: Stanislav Ivanov, Craig Webster
Imprint: Channel View Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781845419820
ISBN 10: 1845419820
Series: The Future of Tourism
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 15 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Part 1: The Future History of Tourism Chapter 0.1968 Craig Webster: Diary of Samantha Smith Chapter 0.2068 Craig Webster: Diary of Siri Wang Chapter 0.5 Craig Webster: The Transformation from 1968 to 2068 Part 2: Foundations of Robonomics Chapter 1. Stanislav Ivanov: Principles and Drivers of Robonomics Chapter 2. Stanislav Ivanov: Consequences of Robonomics Chapter 3. Stanislav Ivanov: Solutions to the Challenges of Robonomics Part 3: Robonomics and Future Tourism Chapter 4. Craig Webster and Stanislav Ivanov: Implications of Robonomics on Future Tourism: An Overview Chapter 5. Ellis Urquhart: Future Trajectories for Automated Tourism and Hospitality Services Chapter 6. Stanislav Ivanov and May Kristin Vespestad: The Automated Tourism and Hospitality Company of the Future Chapter 7. Katerina Berezina, Lisa Cain, Katerina Volchek and Cihan Cobanoglu: Creating Experiences through Automation Technologies Chapter 8. Katerina Berezina, Olena Ciftci and Fernando Arroyo Lopez: Development of Robot-Friendly Hospitality Facilities Chapter 9. Daniel Wright: Sex, Health and Wellness: Considering the Future Potential for Robots and Human Relationships within Tourism Resorts Chapter 10. Craig Webster, Fernando J. Garrigos-Simon and Yeamduan Narangajavana-Kaosiri: The Sustainability of Tourism in Robonomics Chapter 11. Stanislav Ivanov and Craig Webster: Future Tourism in a Robonomic World: An AI-Generated Chapter Craig Webster and Stanislav Ivanov: Conclusion: The History of the Future - Robonomics and Tourism

Stanislav Ivanov is Professor at Varna University of Management, Bulgaria and Director of Zangador Research Institute, Bulgaria. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ROBONOMICS: The Journal of the Automated Economy and co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Tourism Research. Craig Webster is Professor at Ball State University, USA. He is Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Today and Coordinating Editor of the International Journal of Hospitality Management.

Reviews for Future Tourism in a Robonomic World

The contributors of this thought-provoking and forward-looking book expertly explain and illustrate how automation, and the economic principles connected to it, will transform every aspect of tourism. Understanding the foundations and potential implications of robonomics in tourism is a must for anyone who studies, researches, governs, designs, benefits from, or depends on tourism. * Ulrike Gretzel, University of Southern California, USA * Glad to endorse this book as an essential survival manual for navigating the tourism and hospitality industry in the era of robotics and automation. Offering invaluable insights into the opportunities and obstacles of future tourism within a robonomic world, where robots, artificial intelligence, and automation technologies reign supreme, it equips industry professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape. * Dimitrios Buhalis, Bournemouth University, UK * Robotic servers are an inescapable reality and are revolutionizing tourism. Penned by a team of robonomics experts, this eye-opening book takes readers on a journey toward the future of tourism, inspiring them to embrace the transformative potential of robotics in tourism. No one can escape robots, so prepare for a robotic-driven future of tourism with this must-read guide exploring the frontier. * Rosanna Leung, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Taiwan *