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Title	Integrating Smart Cities And Tourism Systems: A Critical Review
ID_Doc	32059
Authors	Escobar S.D.; Hall C.M.
Year	2025
Published	International Journal of Public Sector Management, 38, 2
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPSM-01-2024-0022
Abstract	PurposeThis study explores the relationship between Tourism Systems and Smart Cities, aiming to identify what prevents public managers from including these systems in Smart City strategies. This separation neglects that increasing tourism attractiveness may also impact city resources, infrastructures and inhabitants. Design/methodology/approachTo this end, we developed a critical literature review consulting three databases: Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCOhost. A total of 73 articles were selected and analyzed through thematic analysis. FindingsThrough this critical review, we develop a framework of barriers to integrating a tourism system in Smart City strategies composed of four main barrier themes and 11 barrier factors. Findings show the need for innovative research and public managers to go beyond considerations related to technological challenges and instead focus on other barriers hindering integration, such as the lack of participatory governance and knowledge of tourism systems' current and future impact. Originality/valueThis study offers a critical identification of barriers impeding the inclusion of tourism systems in Smart City strategies, providing a useful guideline for public managers aiming to follow an innovative approach to smart development where tourism can still be a tool to enhance the attractiveness of the territory while considering its current and future impact on the city.
Author Keywords	Barriers; Integration; Smart cities; Thematic analysis; Tourism system

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