Virtual Tourism as an Alternative to Sustainable Tourism

Nguyen Thi Van Hanh, Tran Tuyen 

Impact of Industry 4.0 on Sustainable Tourism

ISBN: 978-1-80455-158-5, eISBN: 978-1-80455-157-8

Publication date: 2 November 2023

Abstract

Purpose

This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of virtual tourism and its potential contribution to sustainable development in the tourism industry.

Design/Methodology/Approach

In this chapter, a qualitative approach is used to analyse relevant documents and resources to explore the relationship between virtual tourism and sustainability.

Findings

The findings of this study indicate that virtual tourism has numerous applications in the tourism industry, with evident potential for the future. Furthermore, this research identifies virtual tourism as a promising alternative for sustainable tourism, offering the potential to address key sustainability issues in the field.

Originality/Value

This chapter adds to the existing literature by examining the link between virtual tourism and sustainability, highlighting the potential of virtual tourism as an alternative to traditional sustainable tourism practices. The insights generated from this study can inform the practices of both academics and practitioners in the tourism industry, promoting more sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

Keywords

• Virtual reality
• Virtual tourism
• Cyber tourism
• Sustainable tourism
• Responsible tourism practices
• Key sustainability issues

Citation

Van Hanh, N.T. and Tuyen, T. (2023), "Virtual Tourism as an Alternative to Sustainable Tourism", Tučková, Z., Dey, S.K., Thai, H.H. and Hoang, S.D. (Ed.) Impact of Industry 4.0 on Sustainable Tourism, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 81-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80455-157-820231005

Publisher

Emerald Publishing Limited

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