Smart initiatives are gradually gaining acceptance from the development of
smart homes and smart community projects to the appearance of smart destinations all
around the world that could progress out of existing infrastructures. Smart tourism
refers to the utilization of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to
enhance the overall tourism experience and promote sustainable practices. The main
objective of this study will be to investigate how smart tourism will influence the
sustainable destination development process. This study will also explore the
opportunities and challenges of smart tourism. This study's findings will help discover
the new arena of smart tourism and sustainable destination development. Furthermore,
the results will demonstrate that smart destinations need to prioritize sustainability
more and that sustainability is not the only avenue to pursue when creating
environmental solutions. It will help to address sustainable tourism-related issues like
social, economic, and environmental sustainability, and how it will be minimized by
smart tourism. The findings will guide policymakers and stakeholders in making
informed decisions regarding sustainable tourism practices in the age of smart tourism.
Keywords: Adoption, Destination attractiveness, Smart tourism, Sustainable destination, Technology.
