| Title | Cities (r)evolution in the smart era: smart mobility practices as a driving force for tourism flow and the moderating role of airports in cities |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 43529 |
| Authors | Marchesani, F; Masciarelli, F; Bikfalvi, A |
| Title | Cities (r)evolution in the smart era: smart mobility practices as a driving force for tourism flow and the moderating role of airports in cities |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | International Journal Of Tourism Cities, 9, 4 |
| Abstract | PurposeThe significance of smart mobility practices in shaping cities from a smart perspective has grown in recent years, influencing policies and the choices made by inhabitants. This transformation has led to the emergence of novel services and strategies, creating a new, vibrant and highly personalised urban environment that caters to the needs and preferences of both local residents and visitors. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of smart mobility practices on tourism flows in cities, considering the moderating effect of airport activities on this relationship.Design/methodology/approachUsing a generalised method of moments estimation and focusing on 20 Italian cities over an eight-year period, the authors highlight the current relationship between smart mobility practices and tourism flows. Moreover, the authors demonstrate that the yearly advancement of airports positively moderates this relationship.FindingsThe findings indicate a significant relationship between smart mobility practices in modern cities and tourism inflows because they influence the development of tourism services and emerging trends such as smart tourism and smart destinations. Furthermore, airport activities as a proxy for city openness play a crucial role in this link. The study shows that airports have an incremental impact on tourism and on the relationship between tourism and sustainable practices.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of this quantitative approach include the focus on a single country, the challenge of measuring the development of smart mobility practices due to a lack of standardised variables and the need for future research to expand the sample to different countries in relation to tourism inflows.Practical implicationsThis study has practical implications for policymakers and governance in their task of effectively coordinating internal smart mobility practices and managing incoming tourism flows.Social implicationsThis study has social implications, highlighting the need for policymakers and governance to address the societal impacts of smart mobility practices and tourism inflows, ensuring inclusive and sustainable outcomes for local communities.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature as one of the first attempts to examine the interplay between smart mobility practices in smart cities and tourism flows. Furthermore, it emphasises the role of airports in this relationship, highlighting how the interaction between these variables benefits both stakeholders. |
Similar Articles
| ID | Score | Article |
|---|---|---|
36294
|
Marchesani, F; Masciarelli, F Does tourism flow in cities drive green practices in the current smart city trajectories? Empirical evidence from Italy(2023)International Journal Of Tourism Cities, 9, 3 | |
| 36112
|
La Rocca, RA The Role Of Tourism In Planning The Smart City(2014)Tema-Journal Of Land Use Mobility And Environment, 7, 3 | |
| 43741
|
Della Corte, V; D'Andrea, C; Savastano, I; Zamparelli, P Smart Cities and Destination Management: Impacts and Opportunities for Tourism Competitiveness(2017) | |
| 43240
|
Marchesani, F Exploring the relationship between digital services advance and smart tourism in cities: Empirical evidence from Italy(2023)Current Issues In Tourism, 26, 24 | |
| 43766
|
Escobar, SD; Hall, CM Integrating smart cities and tourism systems: a critical review(2024) | |
| 45717
|
La Rocca, RA Tourism And City Reflections About Tourist Dimension Of Smart City(2013)Tema-Journal Of Land Use Mobility And Environment, 6, 2 | |
| 37737
|
Romao, J; Kourtit, K; Neuts, B; Nijkamp, P The smart city as a common place for tourists and residents: A structural analysis of the determinants of urban attractiveness(2018) | |
| 41528
|
Lee, P; Hunter, WC; Chung, N Smart Tourism City: Developments and Transformations(2020)Sustainability, 12, 10 | |
| 36953
|
Coros, MM; Popescu, D; Pop, I; Gheorghe, G Smart City, Smart Tourism(2023) | |
| 29949
|
Vardopoulos, I; Papoui-Evangelou, M; Nosova, B; Salvati, L Smart 'Tourist Cities' Revisited: Culture-Led Urban Sustainability and the Global Real Estate Market(2023)Sustainability, 15.0, 5 |