Author: Wang Wei Affiliation: Independent researcher Received 5 June 2025; Revised 22 July 2025; Accepted 30 July 2025; Available online 18 August 2025; Version of Record 18 August 2025. Abstract Digital twin technology has emerged as a significant innovation in the digital transformation of tourism. A digital twin is a dynamic virtual representation of a physical asset, site, or system that is continuously updated through real-time or near-real-time data. In tourism, this

By: Ahmed Youssef Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 28 May 2025; Revised 12 July 2025; Accepted 22 July 2025; Available online 12 August 2025; Version of Record 12 August 2025. Abstract This paper examines the economic, social, and cultural implications of duty-free status in Alpine border regions through a comparative analysis of Samnaun in Switzerland and Livigno in Italy. Both municipalities occupy distinctive geographical positions and have historically benef

Author: Mohammed Khan Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 15 May 2025; Revised 30 June 2025; Accepted 10 July 2025; Available online 31 July 2025; Version of Record 31 July 2025. Abstract Digital twin technology is gaining increasing attention in tourism as destinations seek more intelligent, sustainable, and adaptive management models. A digital twin can be understood as a dynamic virtual representation of a physical asset, site, or system, continuously informed by

Author : Alex Kim Affiliation : Independent Researcher Received 10 May 2025; Revised 25 June 2025; Accepted 5 July 2025; Available online 29 July 2025; Version of Record 29 July 2025. Abstract Tourism is one of the world’s most dynamic economic sectors, yet its growth has been accompanied by substantial environmental, social, and operational pressures. The sector contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, waste generation, and congestion in popular destinati

Author: Alex Chen Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 5 May 2025; Revised 20 June 2025; Accepted 30 June 2025; Available online 24 July 2025; Version of Record 24 July 2025. Abstract Real-time translation technology is becoming one of the most influential innovations in contemporary tourism. By reducing language barriers during travel, it has the potential to make tourism more inclusive, immersive, and flexible for a wider range of travelers. This article examines

Authors: Mohammed Khan Affiliation: Independent researcher Received 1 May 2025; Revised 15 June 2025; Accepted 25 June 2025; Available online 22 July 2025; Version of Record 22 July 2025. Abstract Digital detox tourism has emerged as a visible response to the saturation of everyday life by smartphones, social media, continuous connectivity, and algorithmically driven communication. In 2025, this form of tourism has gained growing attention as travelers increasingly seek te

Authors: Sarah Johnson Affiliation: Independent researcher Received 20 April 2025; Revised 5 June 2025; Accepted 15 June 2025; Available online 18 July 2025; Version of Record 18 July 2025. Abstract Digital twin (DT) technology, understood as the creation of virtual replicas of physical environments and processes, is gaining increasing attention in tourism research and practice. This article offers a critical and structured review of the emerging role of digital twins in to

Author: L. Garcia Affiliation: ISB Academy Dubai Received 10 March 2024; Revised 25 April 2024; Accepted 10 May 2024; Available online 2 June 2024; Version of Record 2 June 2024. Abstract Tourism has developed from a limited form of movement associated with trade, religion, diplomacy, and exploration into one of the most significant global industries of the modern era. Its historical evolution reflects wider transformations in society, technology, economy, and culture. This