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 : Wang Wei Affiliation : Independent Researcher Received 20 May 2025; Revised 5 July 2025; Accepted 15 July 2025; Available online 4 August 2025; Version of Record 4 August 2025. Abstract Earable technologies represent a rapidly advancing category within wearable systems, moving beyond conventional audio functions toward integrated platforms for biosensing, contextual intelligence, and real-time human-computer interaction. Positioned in or around the ear, these compact

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: Michael Adams Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 12 May 2025; Revised 28 June 2025; Accepted 8 July 2025; Available online 30 July 2025; Version of Record 30 July 2025. Abstract Distance education has entered a new phase of maturity. In 2025, it is no longer viewed as a marginal, temporary, or emergency-based mode of delivery. Instead, it has become a central component of the global higher education landscape. Its growth has been supported by digital innovat

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: Jose Garcia¹ (ORCID ID: 0009-0001-2055-9608) Affiliation: Swiss International University (SIU), ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai Received 3 May 2025; Revised 18 June 2025; Accepted 28 June 2025; Available online 23 July 2025; Version of Record 23 July 2025. Abstract Wellness tourism is undergoing a significant shift as travelers increasingly seek experiences that combine personal well-being with environmental responsibility and social meanin

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

Author: Samuel Lewis Affiliation: Independent researcher Received 28 April 2025; Revised 12 June 2025; Accepted 23 June 2025; Available online 21 July 2025; Version of Record 21 July 2025. Abstract Agentic Business Process Management (Agentic BPM) is emerging as a significant development in the evolution of organizational process management. Building on more than three decades of Business Process Management (BPM) research, this concept extends traditional process design and

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: Noor Abdullah Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 18 April 2025; Revised 2 June 2025; Accepted 12 June 2025; Available online 17 July 2025; Version of Record 17 July 2025. Abstract Digital twin technology, commonly defined as a virtual representation of a physical object, environment, or system, has moved beyond its industrial origins and has increasingly entered tourism research and practice. In tourism, digital twins are being used to represent cultural her

Author: Dr. Habib Al Souleiman, ORCID ID: 0009-0000-4746-0694 Affiliation: Independent researcher Received 1 April 2025; Revised 15 May 2025; Accepted 1 June 2025; Available online 1 July 2025; Version of Record 1 July 2025. Published in U7Y Journal, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.65326/u7y566745 © 2025 U7Y Journal | Licensed under CC BY 4.0 Abstract Dubai has emerged as a dynamic epicenter of global investment, offering a blend of political stability, economic

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

Author: L. Kareem Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 12 March 2024; Revised 28 April 2024; Accepted 12 May 2024; Available online 2 June 2024; Version of Record 2 June 2024. Abstract The front office remains one of the most visible and strategically important functions within an organization. As the first point of contact for clients, guests, visitors, and external stakeholders, it shapes early perceptions, influences service quality, and supports operational contin

Author: L. Zhang Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 15 March 2024; Revised 30 April 2024; Accepted 14 May 2024; Available online 2 June 2024; Version of Record 2 June 2024. Abstract The expansion of the internet and digital technologies has transformed the way firms create value, interact with customers, and compete in local and global markets. This transformation has given rise to e-business, a broad concept that extends beyond online sales to include digitally ena

Author: M. Li Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 5 March 2024; Revised 20 April 2024; Accepted 5 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract Business education has developed through a long and complex historical process shaped by economic change, institutional development, and technological progress. What began as informal learning through trade, apprenticeship, and merchant practice gradually became a structured field of academic

Author: S. Wang Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 7 March 2024; Revised 22 April 2024; Accepted 7 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The history of hotels reflects the broader development of mobility, commerce, urbanization, and service culture across civilizations. What began as simple shelter for merchants, pilgrims, and travelers gradually developed into a complex hospitality system shaped by economic growth, technolo

Author: L. Zhang Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 9 March 2024; Revised 24 April 2024; Accepted 9 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The restaurant industry has developed through a long historical process shaped by economic change, urban growth, mobility, social differentiation, technological innovation, and changing cultural expectations surrounding food. This article examines the evolution of restaurants from ancient

Author: L. Garcia Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 1 March 2024; Revised 15 April 2024; Accepted 1 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The history of hospitality reflects far more than the development of lodging and food services. It reveals how societies have understood mobility, exchange, protection, status, and human relationships across time. From ancient inns in Mesopotamia to contemporary digitally mediated accommo

Author: M. Li Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 11 March 2024; Revised 26 April 2024; Accepted 11 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The secretarial profession has undergone substantial transformation across historical periods, shaped by political institutions, economic development, educational expansion, and technological change. From the scribes of ancient civilizations to the digitally competent administrative profess