Loredana Dinu *, Gabriel Dinu
Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
P-ta Traian Vuia, No. 1-4, Resita, Romania
* Corresponding author. E-mail: loredana.dinu@ubbcluj.ro
Robotica & Management, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 60-63
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24193/rm.2026.1.11
Abstract: This paper explores the integration of artificial intelligence in urban tourism, linking mobility optimization with hotel energy management. It proposes the AI-SFUT framework, highlighting how AI-driven systems enhance sustainability, reduce energy consumption, and improve tourist experience, contributing to more competitive and resilient smart tourism destinations.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Smart Tourism; Urban Mobility; Hotel Energy Management; Sustainability.
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