Technology and Luxury in Tourism and Hospitality

Abstract

This chapter intends to give insights into the use of technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in tourism and hospitality. Thus, the objectives are to: (1) give an overview about the meaning of luxury the use of technologies in tourism and hospitality, (2) provide examples about the use of such technologies (e.g., VR, AR, AI in practice) and (3) point out suggestions about further research in the interface of luxury and technologies in tourism and hospitality. The chapter is of interest to both academics and practitioners since it presents luxury, VR, AR and AI concepts, gives examples of technologies applications and points out critical areas for future research.

Citation

Loureiro, S.M.C. (2022), "Technology and Luxury in Tourism and Hospitality", Kotur, A.S. and Dixit, S.K. (Ed.) The Emerald Handbook of Luxury Management for Hospitality and Tourism, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 273-284. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-900-020211013