Future Tourism in a Robonomic World

Edited by Dr. Stanislav Ivanov, Craig Webster

Publication date:

15 October 2024

Publisher

Channel View Publications

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781845419837

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. ‘Robonomics’ is the term given to this economic system that relies on robots, artificial intelligence and automation technologies for the production of goods and delivery of services instead of human labour. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for. The chapters explore some controversial solutions to the challenges of the robonomic economic system, such as redefinition of human rights, robot rights and universal basic income schemes. The chapters also consider the transition to a robonomic tourism ecosystem and the adjustments and innovations that will be required of consumers, industry and society.

The contributors of this thought-provoking and forward-looking book expertly explain and illustrate how automation, and the economic principles connected to it, will transform every aspect of tourism. Understanding the foundations and potential implications of robonomics in tourism is a must for anyone who studies, researches, governs, designs, benefits from, or depends on tourism.