Synergizing Management, Culture, and Arts for Tourism Development - Vol. 1

This book features the first volume of the proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT) with the theme “Management, Culture and Arts Synergies for Future Innovative Tourism Development”, which took place in Corfu, Greece, from September 2-4, 2025. It presents the latest research on synergies between management, culture, and art for future innovative tourism development and presents a critical academic discourse on the use of ICT in all areas of the tourism industry.
Volume 1 presents a forward-looking examination of the major forces reshaping global tourism, structured around four interconnected parts:

I. Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism Development
II. Tourism, Technology, and Digital Transformation
III. Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Neuro-Tourism
IV. Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Consumer Engagement
Together, these topics illustrate how the sector is entering a new era defined by responsibility, innovation, and data-driven understanding of human behavior. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive and integrated overview of the forces shaping tourism’s future. By blending sustainability, technological innovation, behavioral science, and digital strategy, it offers valuable insights for students, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and navigate the transformation of global tourism.