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Blockchain technology for smart city and smart tourism

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ID12462007
AuthorsKi-Chan Nam (0000-0001-5128-5227, American University of Sharjah), Christopher S Dutt (0000-0003-0219-0277, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, UAE, corresponding author), Prakash K Chathoth (0000-0002-1669-6220, American University of Sharjah), M Sajid Khan (0000-0002-7653-9315, American University of Sharjah)
Year2019
Volume26
Issue4
Pages454-468
Publication date2019-02-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1094-1665 • E-ISSN: 1741-6507
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10941665.2019.1585376
OpenAlexW2916643352
LanguageEN
Citations received28
References cited15

Blockchain is one of the latest network-based technologies, which will have significant impact on most industries including tourism. Even though blockchain technology is at the infancy stage of development, tools such as cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and Decentralised Applications have begun to influence tourism transactions. This paper makes an attempt to highlight the key characteristics of blockchain technology in conjunction with the smart city/tourism framework while making propositions of how the technology would evolve and influence the industry. Major issues related to the technology as well as challenges are also discussed, including some misconceptions

Blockchain · Business · Computer security · Cryptocurrency · Internet of Things · Key (lock · Political science · Smart city · Smart contract · Tourism · Blockchain Technology Applications and Security · Computer Science · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Sharing Economy and Platforms

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Unique citing works28
Citations per year4,67
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 28

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