TY - BOOK AU - Thaichon,Park AU - Dutta,Pushan Kumar AU - Raj,Pethuru AU - Gupta,Sachin TI - Technology and luxury hospitality: AI, blockchain and the metaverse T2 - Routledge studies in luxury management SN - 9781003488248 AV - TX911.3.E4 PY - 2024/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Hospitality industry KW - Data processing KW - Information technology KW - Artificial intelligence KW - Blockchains (Databases) KW - Metaverse KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism KW - bisacsh KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General KW - COMPUTERS / Information Technology N1 - Digital trends in the hospitality industry : exploring the metaverse / Dr. C. Vijai and Dr. Worakamol Wisetsri N2 - "The integration of pioneering information and communication technologies has transformed the hospitality sector. This ground-breaking book delves into the transformative power of cutting-edge technologies in the world of high-end travel and accommodation. As the digital revolution continues to reshape our lives, this book offers an exclusive look at how the hospitality industry is adapting and evolving to cater to the sophisticated tastes of the modern, tech-savvy traveller. In this eye-opening exploration, readers will be taken on a journey through the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse, as they intersect with the world of luxury hospitality. From AI-driven concierge services and smart hotel rooms that cater to guests' every whim, to the democratization of luxury experiences through blockchain-based loyalty programs and the rise of virtual reality travel, this book reveals the extraordinary possibilities that lie ahead for the discerning traveller. With insights from international experts this edited collection provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the current and future trends shaping the industry and will be valuable to scholars and postgraduate researchers across the hospitality sector, innovation and luxury management"-- UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003488248 UR - http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf ER -