Is blockchain technology a watershed for tourism development?

被引：78
作者：
Kwok, Andrei O. J. [1 ]
Koh, Sharon G. M. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Monash Univ Malaysia, Dept Management, Sch Business, Selangor, Malaysia
来源：
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM | 2019年 / 22卷 / 20期
关键词：
Blockchain technology; cryptocurrency; Bitcoin; Ethereum; tourism development; economic impacts; POLICY;
D O I：
10.1080/13683500.2018.1513460
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
The rise of blockchain technology could radically disrupt the global economy. As an emergent technology, blockchain is of broad and current interest in the tourism industry. Small island economies are at the forefront of adopting this digital asset and technology. For instance, the Caribbean economies are launching their first digital legal tender, and Aruba is developing a blockchain platform to boost tourism revenue. Given the velocity of adoption, blockchain technology holds significant implications for tourism development. This research letter provides a discourse on the adoption of blockchain technology among small island economies concerning the opportunities and potential challenges faced and offers practical implications for tourism stakeholders.
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