Opportunities for Development of Varna as a Smart Tourism Destination (based on an expert survey among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna) Cover Image

Opportunities for Development of Varna as a Smart Tourism Destination (based on an expert survey among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna)
Opportunities for Development of Varna as a Smart Tourism Destination (based on an expert survey among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna)

Author(s): Genka Rafailova, Zlatka Todorova-Hamdan, Hristina Plamenova Filipova
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Съюз на учените - Варна
Keywords: smart tourism; digital technologies; smart governance

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of the publication is to present the opportunities for the development of Varna as a smart tourism destination based on a survey among tourism experts in the destination. The paper presents the theoretical framework of the smart tourism destination and a summary of the results of the survey conducted among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna. The expert's vision for the necessary changes and measures is presented. In conclusion, the main directions for the development of Varna as a smart tourism destination are outlined.

  • Issue Year: 11/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 10-17
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English