Innovative and Digital Aspects of Modern Tourism Product Development and Their Strategic Impact on the Transformation of the Tourism Market
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https://doi.org/10.32515/2663-1636.2026.15(48).236-249Keywords:
tourism product, innovations, digitalization, personalization, creative tourism, competitiveness, sustainable developmentAbstract
The purpose of the article is to investigate the innovative aspects of modern tourism product development and to identify the key factors of its transformation under the conditions of digitalization and global changes in tourism demand. Particular attention is focused on the digital transformation of the tourism industry, the influence of service personalization, smart technologies, principles of sustainable development and the creative economy on the formation of a competitive tourism product. The study also examines innovative approaches aimed at increasing the adaptability of tourism enterprises to contemporary global challenges and the transformation of tourism consumption models.
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of current trends in the development of innovative tourism products, including digital platforms, VR/AR technologies and the integration of smart services into tourism activities. The research reveals the specific features of tourism experience personalization, the formation of the experience economy, and the development of creative tourism as important components of the modern tourism industry. Considerable attention is devoted to the role of environmentally oriented practices and local authenticity in the creation of innovative tourism products capable of ensuring long-term competitiveness and sustainability.
The study substantiates that the effectiveness of modern tourism product development is determined by the level of innovativeness of tourism enterprises, their ability to integrate digital technologies, adapt tourism services to the individual needs of consumers, and create unique emotional experiences. It is emphasized that the strategic implementation of smart technologies, sustainable approaches, digital transformation of management processes, and the strengthening of the creative component of tourism products significantly influence the competitiveness of tourism enterprises and destinations. Prospects for further research are associated with deepening the analysis of digital tourism ecosystems, and innovative destination development models in the context of global competition and sustainable development.
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