Call for Chapters: AI-Driven Social Entrepreneurship for Green Tourism

Editors

Option Chiwaridzo, Hunan University, China
Wang Zhong, Hunan University, China
Abid Hossain Shawon, Hunan University, China

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 24, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: July 26, 2026
 Submission Date: July 26, 2026

Introduction

Tourism is a major global industry that drives economic growth and cultural exchange, but it also contributes to environmental degradation and social inequality. This creates an urgent need to rethink how tourism can grow sustainably without harming the resources it depends on. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is offering new ways to solve complex challenges through data-driven insights and smart systems. In tourism, AI has the potential to improve efficiency and support sustainability. This book explores how AI, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable tourism can work together to create responsible and inclusive tourism models. It highlights both the opportunities; such as reducing environmental impact and supporting communities and the challenges, including ethical concerns and data privacy. Overall, the book provides practical guidance for building a more sustainable and impactful future for tourism.

Objective

This book explores the emerging field of AI-driven social entrepreneurship in green tourism, linking technology, sustainability, and inclusive development. Its main objective is to provide a practical framework for using artificial intelligence to create a more environmentally responsible and socially equitable tourism industry. It demonstrates how AI can be applied in real-world contexts to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support better decision-making. By integrating AI with social entrepreneurship, the book highlights business models that generate both economic and social value, enabling startups and community initiatives to scale their impact. The book also contributes to research by offering an interdisciplinary perspective, addressing key gaps such as community-based applications, ethical concerns, challenges in developing regions, and greenwashing. Overall, it serves as both a practical guide and research contribution, providing tools and insights for driving sustainable innovation in tourism.

Target Audience

This book is intended for a broad audience interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and tourism, with a focus on practical innovation and impact. It is especially relevant for entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking to build or scale green and impact-driven tourism ventures using AI. Students and researchers in tourism, environmental studies, business, and technology will also benefit from its interdisciplinary insights and frameworks. The book is valuable for policymakers and development practitioners working on sustainable tourism and digital innovation, as well as industry professionals such as hotel managers, tour operators, and consultants looking to improve efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, it supports social entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly in developing regions, by providing guidance on using technology to create inclusive and sustainable tourism models. Overall, the book is suited for forward-thinking individuals aiming to leverage technology for positive social and environmental impact in tourism.

Recommended Topics

• Overview of Global Tourism and Sustainability Challenges • Principles of Green and Regenerative Tourism • Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism • Global tourism trends and environmental challenges • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications • Concepts of sustainable, green, and regenerative tourism • Fundamentals of social entrepreneurship and impact-driven business • Overview of artificial intelligence and key technologies • Intersection of AI, sustainability, and tourism innovation • AI applications in travel planning and personalization • Reducing carbon footprints through intelligent systems • Smart destination management and sustainable infrastructure • AI in hospitality: energy efficiency and waste management • Community-based tourism and local economic empowerment • Digital tools for cultural preservation and heritage promotion • AI in biodiversity conservation and environmental monitoring • Data analytics for tourism forecasting and decision-making • Designing sustainable and scalable business models • Funding opportunities for green and tech-driven ventures • Ethical issues: data privacy, bias, and responsible AI use • Addressing greenwashing in sustainable tourism initiatives • Case studies of successful AI-driven tourism enterprises • Barriers to adoption in developing and emerging markets • Policy frameworks and governance in sustainable tourism • Future trends: smart tourism ecosystems and climate tech integration

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 24, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 7, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by July 26, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, AI-Driven Social Entrepreneurship for Green Tourism. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

May 24, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 7, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
July 26, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
August 30, 2026: Review Results Returned
September 27, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
October 4, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Option Chiwaridzo
Hunan University
otchiwaridzo@gmail.com

Wang Zhong
Hunan University
wangzhonghc@foxmail.com

Abid Hossain Shawon
Hunan University
shawon.abid@gmail.com
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