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Analysis of scientific production on Technological Innovation in Tourism

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  • Rafael Célia

    (Polytechnic of Leiria, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, CiTUR - Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation, Rua do Conhecimento, n.º 4, Peniche, Portugal)

  • Pires Ana Luísa

    (Polytechnic of Leiria, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, CiTUR - Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation, Rua do Conhecimento, n.º 4, Peniche, Portugal)

Abstract

Until the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was one of the sectors with the greatest growth potential on a global scale. It is now highlighted as one of the hardest hit sectors in economic terms and requires strategic recovery capacity coupled with technological innovation. Technology and innovation could provide a strong contribution to the development of tourism by integrating knowledge about tourism products, services and experiences and the new needs and behaviours of consumers. This study analysed the scientific productions on technological innovation in the tourism sector using literature review and bibliometric analysis techniques, with data collected from the main databases of international relevance, Web of Science and Scopus. This study presents the mapping and cluster structures for the trends and dynamics of the investigations on the discovered research themes using the VOSviewer software. The results indicate that research related to innovation and technology in tourism has evolved in recent years, as well as highlighting the main areas of activity and presenting contributions to possible future lines of research.

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  • Rafael Célia & Pires Ana Luísa, 2021. "Analysis of scientific production on Technological Innovation in Tourism," European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation, Sciendo, vol. 11(1), pages 22-33, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ejothr:v:11:y:2021:i:1:p:22-33:n:6
    DOI: 10.2478/ejthr-2021-0003
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