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Opportunities for Development of Varna as a Smart Tourism Destination (based on an expert survey among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna)

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  • Genka Rafailova

    (University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria)

  • Zlatka Todorova-Hamdan

    (University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria)

  • Hristina Filipova

    (University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria)

Abstract

The main purpose of the publication is to present the opportunities for the development of Varna as a smart tourism destination based on a survey among tourism experts in the destination. The paper presents the theoretical framework of the smart tourism destination and a summary of the results of the survey conducted among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna. The expert's vision for the necessary changes and measures is presented. In conclusion, the main directions for the development of Varna as a smart tourism destination are outlined.

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  • Genka Rafailova & Zlatka Todorova-Hamdan & Hristina Filipova, 2022. "Opportunities for Development of Varna as a Smart Tourism Destination (based on an expert survey among representatives of the tourism industry in Varna)," Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, Union of Scientists - Varna, Economic Sciences Section, vol. 11(1), pages 10-17, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:vra:journl:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:10-17
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    Keywords

    smart tourism; digital technologies; smart governance;
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    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism
    • O20 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - General
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development

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