Advances in hospitality, tourism and the services industry (AHTSI) book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Rationale/Background:
Gastronomic
tourism,
a
growing
sector,
offers
global
culinary
exploration
but
raises
environmental,
social,
and
economic
concerns.
Sustainable
practices
are
essential
for
long-term
viability.
Purpose:
This
chapter
provides
an
overview
of
sustainable
in
gastronomic
identifying
successful
strategies
areas
improvement.
Research
Questions:
What
the
current
tourism?
How
do
regions
promote
sustainability
challenges
opportunities
exist?
best
can
be
adopted?
Methodology:
An
in-depth
analysis
academic
literature,
industry
reports,
policy
documents
identifies
patterns
practices.
Outcomes
Implications:
The
reveals
diverse
actionable
recommendations
policymakers,
tourism
operators,
researchers,
promoting
tourism.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 339 - 372
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
The
integration
between
the
internet
of
things
(IoT)
and
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
for
real-time
supply
chain
monitoring
is
streamlining
enhancing
how
businesses
control
optimize
their
chains.
This
chapter
explores
collaborative
capabilities
IoT
AI
in
maximizing
visibility,
operational
efficiency,
decision-making
processes.
devices
such
as
sensors,
GPS
trackers,
RFID
tags
yield
data
on
various
parameters
location,
condition,
status
goods
throughout
entire
journey
chain.
aids
with
tracking
condition
monitoring.
Alternatively,
incorporating
algorithms
helps
analyze
historical
data,
market
trends,
external
factors
provides
a
demand
forecast
report,
which
inventory
management.
Also,
can
work
traffic
patterns
to
shortest
route,
helping
make
efficient
use
resources,
leading
cost
savings.
Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
299, P. 131547 - 131547
Published: May 6, 2024
Scholars
are
increasingly
prioritising
sustainability
as
the
driving
force
behind
their
research
efforts,
and
many
businesses
placing
customer
at
centre
of
agendas.
Hospitality
facilities,
such
hotels,
also
making
concerted
efforts
to
mitigate
climate
change.
The
present
study
proposed
a
analysis
installation
photovoltaic
(PV)
system
replacement
conventional
lighting
with
light
emitting
diode
(LED)
bulbs
in
hotel,
considering
economic,
environmental
social
dimensions.
results
showed
that
NPV
varied
between
967–3624
€/kW
for
PV
system,
100%
probability
achieving
positive
high
market
scenario
79–84%
same
low
scenario.
Concerning
energy
efficiency,
adoption
LED
determined
range
105–216
€/bulb.
These
figures
were
highly
dependent
on
percentage
self-consumed
purchase
price
electricity.
Environmental
analyses
indicated
could
lead
an
emissions
reduction
422
gCO2eq/kWh,
translating
61
tCO2eq/year.
In
addition,
underscored
significance
renewable
installations
energy-efficiency
interventions
support
ecological
transition.
However,
consumer
choices
within
hotels
did
not
consistently
align
sustainable
models.
Notably,
green
premium
13.2
€/day
was
recognised
using
systems,
8.3
those
smart
lighting.
advocate
pragmatic
model
sees
investments
enhancing
hotel's
sustainability.
shift
attitudes
is
necessary
fully
realise
this
potential.
Studia Periegetica,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 135 - 156
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
The
South
African
hospitality
sector
faces
significant
challenges,
including
economic
instability,
climate
change,
and
evolving
consumer
preferences.
To
effectively
address
these
issues,
hotels
must
adopt
innovative
resilience
regenerative
strategies.
This
study
is
based
on
insights
from
theory,
service-dominant
logic
(SDL),
ecological
modernisation
theory.
find
out
how
challenges
are
addressed
in
practice,
the
authors
conducted
semi-structured
interviews
with
hotel
managers
province
of
Gauteng
to
collect
data
for
an
in-depth
thematic
analysis.
Examples
strategies
mentioned
by
interviewees
include
effective
crisis
management,
income
diversification,
building
robust
community
partnerships.
Asked
about
practices,
respondents
listed
waste
reduction,
enhancing
biodiversity
conservation,
investing
sustainable
infrastructure.
These
practices
correspond
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
9
1,
which
target
development
resilient
infrastructure
poverty
eradication.
advocate
a
holistic
approach
integrates
innovation,
active
engagement,
environmental
stewardship,
fostering
meaningfuland
enduring
advancements
within
industry.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 195 - 216
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Modern
AI
methodologies
are
changing
the
face
of
warfare
by
enabling
militaries
to
enhance
their
operational
capabilities
and,
more
importantly,
decision-making
in
executing
operations.
Advanced
technology
with
machine
learning,
natural
language
processing,
and
autonomous
systems
enable
real-time
data
analysis,
predictive
modeling,
increased
situational
awareness
on
battlefield.
With
such
problematic
challenges
facing
military
forces,
integration
provides
strategic
advantages
over
departments
for
rapid
responses
emerging
threats
resources
distribution.
However,
this
evolution
raises
issues
accountability,
bias,
implication
autonomy
combat
scenarios.
Overall,
therefore,
going
redefine
nature
hence
it
becomes
highly
important
leadership
navigate
through
these
opportunities
along
risks
arising
from
technologies.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 373 - 394
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
The
increasing
complexity
of
global
supply
chains
necessitates
advanced
analytical
tools
to
address
uncertainty,
optimize
decision-making,
and
incorporate
sustainability
goals.
This
chapter
explores
the
application
Markov
models
in
chain
management,
with
a
particular
focus
on
their
integration
into
human
ecological
dimensions.
decision
processes
(MDPs)
are
examined
for
ability
resource
allocation
dynamic
decision-making
under
while
hidden
(HMMs)
highlighted
utility
understanding
latent
state
dynamics.
Finally,
Monte
Carlo
(MCMC)
methods
discussed
robust
probabilistic
modeling
capabilities,
particularly
scenarios
involving
high-dimensional
data.
also
delves
challenges
integrating
these
real-world
systems.
future
research
directions
outlined,
emphasizing
role
AI-driven
frameworks
advancing
sustainable,
adaptive,
human-centric
solutions.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 175 - 194
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
This
project
leverages
AI
and
web
development
to
create
a
disaster
risk
management
platform
that
predicts,
monitors,
responds
both
natural
man-made
disasters.
Using
algorithms,
it
processes
data
from
sources
like
weather
patterns
real-time
sensors
forecast
disasters
assess
risks.
With
interactive
dashboards
alerts,
the
aids
emergency
responders
policymakers,
enhancing
preparedness
recovery
efforts.
By
empowering
users,
fosters
safer,
more
resilient
communities.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 69 - 96
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
The
integration
of
artificial
intelligence
with
drone
technology
is
transforming
sustainable
supply
chain
management
in
the
field
healthcare,
addressing
significant
difficulties
medical
product
delivery.
This
chapter
explores
connections
between
AI
and
drones,
emphasizing
developments
such
as
autonomous
navigation,
real-time
monitoring,
enhanced
path
planning
to
optimize
delivery
routes
increase
sustainability.
AI-integrated
helps
promote
sustainability
by
reducing
emissions
energy
consumption
while
providing
cost-effective
alternatives
existing
transportation
modes.
A
mathematical
framework
proposed
cost,
time,
emissions,
consumption,
resulting
efficient
healthcare
chains.
Future
improvements,
swarms,
renewable
integration,
improved
AI-driven
decision
making,
promise
significantly
transform
this
field.
By
utilizing
transformative
potential
AI-powered
systems
improves
scalability
sector.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 271 - 292
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
VR,
AR,
and
MR
are
evolving
XR
technologies
impacting
industries
like
healthcare,
education,
collaboration.
However,
XR's
integration
of
real
digital
worlds
introduces
unique
security
challenges
due
to
the
handling
sensitive
data,
including
biometrics
behavioral
patterns.
Emerging
AI,
edge
computing,
5G
increase
potential
but
also
its
vulnerability
cyber
threats.
security,
combining
traditional
innovative
measures,
is
critical
safeguarding
these
platforms
as
they
become
more
widely
adopted.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 315 - 338
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Deepfakes,
driven
by
advanced
generative
AI
models
like
GANs
and
VAEs,
create
highly
realistic
synthetic
media,
ranging
from
manipulated
faces
voices
to
entirely
fabricated
videos.
Originally
developed
for
creative
expression
entertainment,
deepfakes
now
raise
significant
concerns,
including
political
manipulation,
privacy
violations,
the
spread
of
false
information.
This
chapter
delves
into
technology
behind
deepfakes,
exploring
models,
techniques,
tools
used
produce
them,
while
also
examining
emerging
detection
methods
designed
identify
such
content.
As
research
continues
address
risks
considers
broader
societal
implications,
as
erosion
trust
in
media
public
discourse.
It
tackles
deeper
ethical
issues
around
deception,
consent,
blurred
lines
between
reality
fabrication.
By
analyzing
evolving
legal
frameworks
real-world
case
studies,
advocates
a
balanced
approach
harnessing
deepfake
responsibly,
ensuring
its
benefits
outweigh
potential
harms.
