Camelia Iuliana Lungu

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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Dr. Camelia Iuliana Lungu is a leading scholar at the intersection of tourism economics and digital transformation, with a primary focus on how emerging technologies reshape competitive advantage in the hospitality sector. Her most-cited work, "Smart tourism economics: introducing a technology-driven competitive advantages framework" (2025), has already garnered 5 citations, establishing her as a forward-thinking voice in the Hospitality 5.0 era. In this seminal paper, Dr. Lungu systematically analyzes how Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, and Big Data collectively disrupt traditional tourism models, proposing a novel framework that enables destinations and businesses to leverage these technologies for enhanced tourist experiences and sustained economic gains. Her research provides actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders navigating the complexities of smart tourism ecosystems. Dr. Lungu’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging theoretical economic models with practical technology adoption strategies, making her work essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of travel, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism development. Her growing citation impact signals her rising influence in this rapidly evolving field.