Repositioning Egypt for a digital nomad tourists hub

Designing a cloud AI-driven solutions through strategic Gost integration

Bibliographic Data

ID21699501
AuthorsEslam Fathy (0000-0002-6178-0958, Pharos University in Alexandria, corresponding author), Amr Fouad (0000-0002-2911-6379, Pharos University in Alexandria), Heba Abdel Kerim Youssef Zidan (Higher Institute for Tourism, Hotel Management and Monuments Restoration Abukir), Ahmed Ahmed Mohamed Hashem (Higher Institute for Tourism, Hotel Management and Monuments Restoration Abukir)
Year2025
Pages1-22
Publication date2025-10-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Issues in Tourism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-3500 • E-ISSN: 1747-7603
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13683500.2025.2575371
OpenAlexW4415375559
LanguageEN
References cited51

This study examines the key challenges faced by digital nomads in Egypt facing digital nomads in Egypt including unreliable internet, limited smart co-working spaces, stringent visa and security limitations, difficulties with electronic payments, and language barriers. From the finding of Focus Group Interviews with Digital nomads, an advanced Cloud-GAI empowered Solutions framework is proposed for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) to be better able to improve critical infrastructure, allow for intelligent co-working spaces, and really bring about a connected community. AI application systems coupled with integrated digital platforms would foster transformation within the Egyptian tourist cities such as Cairo, Dahab, Alexandria, and Aswan, into lively, technology-enabled ecosystems that support digital nomads, sustainable economic growth, and Egypt's Vision 2030 goals in digital transformation and cultural development

Cloud computing · Destinations · GOST (hash function) · Strategic planning · Tourism · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Sharing Economy and Platforms · Transportation and Mobility Innovations

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