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SMART TOURISM IN THE ERA  OF INDUSTRY 5.0

SMART TOURISM IN THE ERA OF INDUSTRY 5.0

Author(s): Monika Rana, Krishna Kumar TP, Suraj Jaywant Yadav, Kumaresh Mondal
Language: English
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2026
Publisher Name: NPA Publishing (National Press Associates)
ISBN 978-93-7343-009-6
Price Paperback: ₹800.00

About the Book

Few human activities are as old, as universal, or as deeply meaningful as travel, and few have been transformed as profoundly in the space of a single generation. The traveller who once depended on printed guidebooks, paper tickets, and the knowledge of local hosts now carries in a single device the power to plan, book, navigate, translate, and share an entire journey. Behind this quiet revolution lies the convergence of tourism with advanced information technology, a convergence that the field has come to call smart tourism, and it is the subject of this book. Yet technology alone does not tell the whole story. The most recent turn in industrial and technological thinking, captured in the idea of Industry 5.0, insists that the purpose of advanced technology is not efficiency or automation for their own sake, but the service of human wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and resilience. This book takes that insistence as its guiding thread. It examines the remarkable technologies now reshaping travel, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, immersive and distributed systems, and it asks throughout not merely what these technologies can do, but how they can be directed towards a tourism that is more human, more sustainable, and more resilient.

Authors

Monika Rana

Monika Rana

Monika Rana is an accomplished academician and Assistant Professor at CGC University, with more than a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic mentoring in the fields of Marketing and General Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Studies and has consistently demonstrated excellence in higher education through her commitment to innovative teaching practices, quality research, and student-centered learning. An active researcher, Monika Rana has authored and co-authored numerous research papers published in reputed national and international journals. Her research interests encompass marketing management, consumer behavior, strategic management, organizational development, digital marketing, and sustainable business practices. She has also contributed to conferences, seminars, faculty development programs, and academic workshops, reflecting her dedication to advancing management education and scholarly inquiry.

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Krishna Kumar TP,

Krishna Kumar TP,

Krishna Kumar TP, Commenced the career track in the defence as a Meteorological Officer in the Indian Air Force and after completing 17 years of yeoman service got into the field of academics. More than 24 years exposure and experience in the educational field as Administrative head of many professional colleges throughout India and was academic cum administrative head of Management Institutions as well. Lead many Govt. funded training programmes in the state as an empaneled interventional trainer. Authored 8 Books in Management Discipline, Owns more than 60 Articles, 6 Indian Patents & 1 UK Patent and a Canadian Copyright. Recipient of various academic awards like Champion of Academic Excellence Award from Business Insight Magazine, Best Innovative Academician award from Indian Higher Education Society, New Delhi and UK Book of World Record Holder. Presently Heading the Nehru School of Management Under Nehru Group of Institutions, Thiruvillwamala.

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Suraj Jaywant Yadav

Suraj Jaywant Yadav

Suraj Jaywant Yadav is an Assistant Professor at D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a Master's degree in Hotel Management and Tourism. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Management at D. Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Kolhapur. He began his professional journey with The Oberoi, Mumbai, where he gained valuable experience in luxury hospitality before transitioning into academia. Since 2018, he has been serving with the D. Y. Patil Group, Kolhapur, his first and continuing academic institution, demonstrating a sustained commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth. With nine years of professional experience, he has authored 22 Scopus-indexed publications, 16 Design Patents, and 9 Copyrights. He actively contributes to teaching, research, academic administration, and industry–academia collaboration, fostering innovation and excellence in hospitality and tourism education.

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Kumaresh Mondal

Kumaresh Mondal

Kumaresh Mondal is a dedicated mathematics educator, researcher, and lifelong learner with a strong academic background in mathematics and management. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), where he developed a solid foundation in mathematical sciences and analytical thinking. The Department of Mathematics at IIT Madras is recognized for its advanced postgraduate and doctoral programs in pure and applied mathematics. To complement his technical expertise, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM), strengthening his knowledge in business management, leadership, and strategic decision-making. Kumaresh Mondal is also a Research Scholar at AMET University, where his research focuses on advancing knowledge through innovative study and academic inquiry. His interdisciplinary educational background enables him to bridge mathematical theory, management principles, and research applications effectively. With a passion for education, research, and continuous learning, Kumaresh Mondal is committed to contributing to academicexcellence and inspiring students and researchers through his work.

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