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A Framework to Promote and Develop a Sustainable Tourism by Using Social Media
Tiziana Guzzo, Alessia D’Andrea, Fernando Ferri, and Patrizia Grifoni
Institute of Research on Population and Social Policies (IRPPS-CNR) 00185, Rome, Italytiziana.guzzo@irpps.cnr.it
alessia.dandrea@irpps.cnr.it
fernando.ferri@irpps.cnr.it
patrizia.grifoni@irpps.cnr.it
Abstract. The paper provides a framework which involves different Social Media (such as Social networks, Wiki, Podcasting, Blogs and Really Simple Syndication) able to promote and develop a sustainable tourism in a shared and participatory approach. More in detail, the paper starts from an analysis of the tools used in the old and the new economy, by highlighting the technological tourism trend . Then the paper illustrates how Social Media can develop a sustainable tourism involving both tourists and local communities. Finally, future scenarios of virtual tourism are given.
Keywords: Social Media, Virtual Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Social Networks
LNCS 8186, p. 656 ff.
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