ارائه مدل پارادایمی توسعه مقصدهای گردشگری هوشمند در نواحی روستایی

Extended Abstract

Introduction

Smart tourism, as a key tool for achieving sustainable development, plays a significant role in improving resource management and enhancing tourists’ experience quality. In rural areas, this type of tourism can address challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of local community awareness, and insufficient competition between tourism destinations through the application of innovative technologies and data-driven approaches. This study aims to design and propose a paradigmatic model for developing smart tourism destinations in rural areas, emphasizing the interaction between economic, social, and technological factors to establish a suitable framework for smart tourism

Methodology

This research follows a qualitative methodology based on the grounded theory approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 experts in tourism and rural planning. The analysis process included three stages: open, axial, and selective coding, performed using Atlas.ti software. The study explored causal, contextual, and intervening conditions, along with strategies and outcomes of smart tourism development, within a paradigmatic framework. A snowball sampling method was employed, and the sample size was determined based on the saturation criterion



Results and discussion

The Results revealed that the development of smart tourism in rural areas strongly depends on economic, infrastructural, and managerial factors. Key elements for the success of this approach include establishing ICT infrastructures, educating local communities, and strengthening local institutions. Furthermore, contextual factors such as local culture and social interactions serve as either enablers or constraints for implementing smart tourism development strategies The analysis indicated that the smart tourism approach can be an effective strategy to enhance the competitiveness of rural destinations and improve tourist satisfaction. This research emphasizes that success in this field requires tailored educational programs for local communities and the adoption of advanced technologies. Utilizing comprehensive data and decision-making based on data analysis plays a crucial role in achieving these goals



Conclusion

The successful implementation of the paradigmatic model of smart tourism can yield outcomes such as sustainable employment, improved local quality of life, and the preservation of cultural identity. Additionally, fostering spatial justice in accessing services and enhancing interactions between tourists and local communities are other notable benefits. This study demonstrates that investing in infrastructure and empowering local communities can transform rural areas into smart tourism destinations and contribute to sustainable development



Extended Abstract

Introduction

Smart tourism, as a key tool for achieving sustainable development, plays a significant role in improving resource management and enhancing tourists’ experience quality. In rural areas, this type of tourism can address challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of local community awareness, and insufficient competition between tourism destinations through the application of innovative technologies and data-driven approaches. This study aims to design and propose a paradigmatic model for developing smart tourism destinations in rural areas, emphasizing the interaction between economic, social, and technological factors to establish a suitable framework for smart tourism

Methodology

This research follows a qualitative methodology based on the grounded theory approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 experts in tourism and rural planning. The analysis process included three stages: open, axial, and selective coding, performed using Atlas.ti software. The study explored causal, contextual, and intervening conditions, along with strategies and outcomes of smart tourism development, within a paradigmatic framework. A snowball sampling method was employed, and the sample size was determined based on the saturation criterion



Results and discussion

The Results revealed that the development of smart tourism in rural areas strongly depends on economic, infrastructural, and managerial factors. Key elements for the success of this approach include establishing ICT infrastructures, educating local communities, and strengthening local institutions. Furthermore, contextual factors such as local culture and social interactions serve as either enablers or constraints for implementing smart tourism development strategies The analysis indicated that the smart tourism approach can be an effective strategy to enhance the competitiveness of rural destinations and improve tourist satisfaction. This research emphasizes that success in this field requires tailored educational programs for local communities and the adoption of advanced technologies. Utilizing comprehensive data and decision-making based on data analysis plays a crucial role in achieving these goals



Conclusion

The successful implementation of the paradigmatic model of smart tourism can yield outcomes such as sustainable employment, improved local quality of life, and the preservation of cultural identity. Additionally, fostering spatial justice in accessing services and enhancing interactions between tourists and local communities are other notable benefits. This study demonstrates that investing in infrastructure and empowering local communities can transform rural areas into smart tourism destinations and contribute to sustainable development



Extended Abstract

Introduction

Smart tourism, as a key tool for achieving sustainable development, plays a significant role in improving resource management and enhancing tourists’ experience quality. In rural areas, this type of tourism can address challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of local community awareness, and insufficient competition between tourism destinations through the application of innovative technologies and data-driven approaches. This study aims to design and propose a paradigmatic model for developing smart tourism destinations in rural areas, emphasizing the interaction between economic, social, and technological factors to establish a suitable framework for smart tourism

Methodology

This research follows a qualitative methodology based on the grounded theory approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 experts in tourism and rural planning. The analysis process included three stages: open, axial, and selective coding, performed using Atlas.ti software. The study explored causal, contextual, and intervening conditions, along with strategies and outcomes of smart tourism development, within a paradigmatic framework. A snowball sampling method was employed, and the sample size was determined based on the saturation criterion