Harnessing 5G and IoT for Smart Tourism Experiences

Authors: Tharunika Sridhar

Abstract:

Almost all areas of smart city tourism development now require robust infrastructure upgrades to meet emerging standards in consumer safety, motivation, and support. Technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI significantly support the data-intensive tourism sector by enhancing customer satisfaction through convenient solutions such as real-time assistance, location tracking, and personalized services. This research thoroughly analyzes an IoT-based tourist support model to evaluate its ability to assist various traveler demographics, including solo travelers, youth, and purpose-driven tourists such as health and adventure travelers. Although promising, effective implementation requires prioritizing user trust and data protection, as high implementation costs and varying user acceptance may present challenges.

Keywords: Smart Tourism, 5G, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence.

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