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Easing the adoption of agent-based modelling (ABM) in tourism research

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  • Peter Johnson
  • Sarah Nicholls
  • Jillian Student
  • Bas Amelung
  • Rodolfo Baggio
  • Stefano Balbi
  • Inês Boavida-Portugal
  • Eline de Jong
  • Gert Jan Hofstede
  • Machiel Lamers
  • Marc Pons
  • Robert Steiger

Abstract

Agent-based modelling (ABM) is an emerging approach in tourism research. Despite the natural fit between theories of tourism as a complex, interconnected system, and the generative approach supported in ABM, there has been only limited integration within mainstream tourism research. This research letter reports on a recent gathering of tourism ABM researchers to define the main challenges that face the adoption of ABM in tourism research. These include technical, communications, and novelty issues. In response to these challenges, three potential strategies to ease adoption are outlined: education, awareness, and interdisciplinary teams. These findings are framed as a call for increased attention to the fit of ABM within tourism research, and a framework for negotiating constraints to adoption of this technology.

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  • Peter Johnson & Sarah Nicholls & Jillian Student & Bas Amelung & Rodolfo Baggio & Stefano Balbi & Inês Boavida-Portugal & Eline de Jong & Gert Jan Hofstede & Machiel Lamers & Marc Pons & Robert Steige, 2017. "Easing the adoption of agent-based modelling (ABM) in tourism research," Current Issues in Tourism, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 20(8), pages 801-808, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rcitxx:v:20:y:2017:i:8:p:801-808
    DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2016.1209165
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