Artificial intelligence adoption in tourism: A systematic literature review of customer experience

  • Bendjedid Rachad Sanoussi Euromed Business School (EBS), Euromed University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco
  • Omar Benjelloun Andaloussi Euromed Business School (EBS), Euromed University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco
  • Mohamed Amine Marhraoui Euromed Business School (EBS), Euromed University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco
  • Oumayma Hilal National School of Commerce and Management of Fez (ENCG-Fez), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA), Morocco
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19139/soic-2310-5070-3318
Keywords: artificial intelligence, tourism, customer experience, sustainable tourism, technology adoption, systematic literature review, bibliometric analysis

Abstract

This study systematically reviews the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the tourism sector and their role in enhancing customer experience. It examines how AI is used to optimize operations and personalize services and explores factors that drive or hinder AI adoption. Following PRISMA guidelines, the review covers 57 articles published from 2000 to 2024, sourced from Web of Science and Scopus, based on defined inclusion criteria. The review also includes a bibliometric analysis of publication patterns and keyword co-occurrence using VOSviewer to identify prominent research themes and gaps. The analysis reveals eight thematic clusters: AI applications (e.g., demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, service automation, personalization) and associated challenges (technical, financial, socio-ethical). While AI offers significant opportunities to enhance tourism operations and customer experience, issues of data privacy, ethics, and workforce displacement remain prominent. These findings are synthesized into an integrative conceptual framework that links technological, ethical, and contextual factors influencing AI adoption. The study provides practical insights for tourism managers, highlighting the need to balance technological innovation with ethical considerations and to adapt AI strategies to diverse cultural contexts.
Published
2026-03-19
How to Cite
Sanoussi, B. R., Benjelloun Andaloussi, O., Marhraoui , M. A., & Hilal, O. (2026). Artificial intelligence adoption in tourism: A systematic literature review of customer experience. Statistics, Optimization & Information Computing. https://doi.org/10.19139/soic-2310-5070-3318
Issue
Online First
Section
Research Articles
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