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An Ontology for the “System Tourism”—A Call for Participation

In: Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2025

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  • Benedikt T. Arnold

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
    RWTH Aachen University, Information Systems)

  • Paul Moosmann

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
    RWTH Aachen University, Information Systems)

  • Anke Sange

    (Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development)

  • Christoph Lange

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT
    RWTH Aachen University, Information Systems)

  • Christina Gillmann

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT)

  • Claudia Brözel

    (Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development)

Abstract

An ontology in computer and information science formally represents domain-specific knowledge, enabling structured data integration and interoperability. In tourism, ontologies are crucial for standardizing diverse data from sources such as travel agencies, airlines, and user-generated platforms, improving semantic search, personalized recommendations, and developing intelligent systems. This paper presents a comprehensive tourism ontology built on the tourism value chain, identifying key classes, their relationships, and integrating existing ontologies. The resulting hierarchical structure supports enhanced data analysis and system intelligence. Additionally, we provide guidance on how to use and contribute to the ontology, making it accessible for broader application and development.

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  • Benedikt T. Arnold & Paul Moosmann & Anke Sange & Christoph Lange & Christina Gillmann & Claudia Brözel, 2025. "An Ontology for the “System Tourism”—A Call for Participation," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Lyndon Nixon & Aarni Tuomi & Peter O'Connor (ed.), Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2025, pages 103-113, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-83705-0_9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-83705-0_9
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