Overview
The rapid advancement of technology has transformed how destinations market themselves, making digital strategies essential for attracting and engaging modern travelers. Leveraging tools like social media, data analytics, and virtual reality can create more personalized and immersive experiences that drive tourism and economic development. Understanding and adapting to these digital trends is crucial for destinations seeking to remain competitive in a globalized, tech-savvy world. Effective digital marketing not only enhances visitor satisfaction but also supports sustainable growth and innovation within the tourism industry. Maximizing Destination Marketing Strategies in the Digital Era provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by destinations in today s digital age, offering practical insights, case studies, and best practices for creating successful marketing campaigns. From optimizing websites and social media presence to utilizing data analytics and virtual reality, the book equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead of the competitive tourism industry. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital storytelling, and virtual influencers, this book is an excellent resource for marketing managers, destination marketers, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and more.
Full Product Details
Author: Mohammad Soliman ,
Islam Elgammal
Publisher: IGI Global
Imprint: Business Science Reference
ISBN: 9798369399408
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Mohammad Soliman is currently working at the Marketing Department, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He previously served as Head of Research and Consultation Department, UTAS, Salalah, Oman. He is also a Full Professor, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Egypt. He has published multiple papers in high-rank journals indexed in ABDC, WoS, and Scopus (e.g., International Journal of Hospitality Management, Tourism Management Perspectives, Journal of Destination Management & Marketing, Current Issues in Tourism, Technology in Society, Tourism Review, Journal of Service Theory & Practice, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Journal of Tourism and Services, etc.). Additionally, he sits on the editorial board of different academic journals and serves as an associate editor and reviewer for several top-tier journals. He has successfully supervised and examined several master’s and PhD theses. His research interests include tourism marketing, destination marketing, branding, consumer behaviour, AI in education & marketing, PLS-SEM, and review studies. Islam Elgammal is currently a professor in the Tourism Department at Suez Canal University, Egypt. She was previously as a professor in the Business Administration Department at the University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She had her PhD from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK in 2008 and she is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy is in the UK. Prof. Elgammal has a number of publications in Academic journals and contributed to a number of conferences. Prof. Elgammal used to be the Vice Dean for postgraduates and research at Suez Canal University and the Vice editor-in-chief of the Tourism Academic Journal of the Association of Arab Universities, a consultant for the Egyptian Tourism Minister and a reviewer in a number of other academic journals.
