Future Tourism in a Robonomic World (Paperback or Softback)

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. ‘Robonomics’ is the term given to this economic system that relies on robots, artificial intelligence and automation technologies for the production of goods and delivery of services instead of human labour. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for. The chapters explore some controversial solutions to the challenges of the robonomic economic system, such as redefinition of human rights, robot rights and universal basic income schemes. The chapters also consider the transition to a robonomic tourism ecosystem and the adjustments and innovations that will be required of consumers, industry and society.

Stanislav Ivanov is Professor at Varna University of Management, Bulgaria and Director of Zangador Research Institute, Bulgaria. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ROBONOMICS: The Journal of the Automated Economy and co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Tourism Research.

Craig Webster is Associate Professor at Ball State University, USA. He is Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Today and Coordinating Editor of the International Journal of Hospitality Management.