Discover the Future of Health Tourism through an Ontology-Based Booking Application
The Health Tourism (HT) industry is rapidly evolving, with increasing demand for personalized and sustainable travel experiences. This research paper introduces an ontology-based booking application designed to create tailored health tourism packages. The application leverages sophisticated data modeling techniques to ensure that each package is customized to meet individual preferences and health needs, while also promoting sustainable practices.
By integrating ontological frameworks, the application can match travelers with destinations and services that align with their health requirements and sustainability preferences. This approach not only enhances the customer experience but also benefits the local economy and contributes to a conscious tourism industry.
Key Highlights:
- Personalization: The application offers personalized health tourism packages, taking into account specific health conditions, dietary needs, and wellness goals.
- Sustainability Focus: The platform supports sustainable travel choices, promoting local resources, and contributing to the sustainable growth of health tourism destinations.
- Technological Innovation: The use of an ontology-based system allows for detailed data categorization and analysis, improving the accuracy of package recommendations.
- Industry Implications: This research sets a new standard for integrating sustainability into health tourism, potentially influencing future industry practices and policy-making.
The findings from this study suggest a promising future for the health tourism industry, where sustainability and personalization can coexist and thrive. The introduction of this ontology-based booking application marks a significant step forward in the effort to make health tourism more sustainable and customer-centric.
For those interested in exploring the full research paper, please visit:
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/15/6505
The Health-Tourism Application is available here: https://health-tourism-hub.iti.gr/
The Health-Tourism Ontology Repository can be found here:
https://github.com/eHealthITI/HealthTourismHub-HTontology/tree/main
Citation:
Gkevreki S, Fiska V, Nikolopoulos S, Kompatsiaris I. Enhancing Sustainability in Health Tourism through an Ontology-Based Booking Application for Personalized Packages. Sustainability. 2024; 16(15):6505. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156505
