Posts tagged tourism
Prioritizing Areas for Development of an 8,000-mile Bicycle Network Throughout the State of Texas
Prioritizing Areas for Development of an 8,000-mile Bicycle Network Throughout the State of Texas

Bicycle tourism contributes about $83 billion to the U.S. economy annually and is one of the fastest growing areas of outdoor tourism according to a 2017 report by the Outdoor Industry Association.[[i]] Recognizing Texas - rich in history, culture, and natural beauty - as an ideal place to promote bicycle tourism, the Texas State Legislature passed Transportation Code § 201.9025 which calls for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bicycle Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the development of a statewide bicycle tourism trails network.  

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Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma Arshadbicycle, tourism, texas
The implications of generative AI for hospitality, travel and tourism
The implications of generative AI for hospitality, travel and tourism

The introduction of the ChatGPT by Open AI has created a major disruption to the entire economy around the globe. In its short tenure, ChatGPT and alternative generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools showed tremendous opportunities as well as challenges for overall economy and all industries. Certainly, hospitality, tourism, and travel industries are not immune to this major disruption.

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Editor's Picks, ResearchRachel Wolfeartificial intelligence, technology, ChatGPT, travel, tourism