Public value creation in a smart city context - an analysis framework

Launching smart city activities and projects requires political support. For sustainable approaches, a concrete strategy, and leadership endorsement from the municipal government is crucial. In accordance with the most prevalent definitions of a smart city, postulating that a city must enhance quality of life and provide benefits to the people living and working there, this book chapter focuses on one specific aspect of public value, the value it can bring to citizens. Through discussion of earlier theoretical approaches and empirical evidence, we provide a framework to better capture, analyze and model value creation in a given municipal ecosystem. By analyzing two different cases- Amsterdam and Winterthur - it becomes clear that "smartness" is not just a state to be achieved, but rather the enablement of processes that continuously and dynamically change the city, improving quality of life by providing different benefits and amenities. The key enablers to develop an ecosystem for a smarter city strategy involve Private-Public-Partnership models, the direct involvement of citizens, the availability of data infrastructures, and social interaction platforms

Review of social media’s influence on Airbnb accommodation’s booking intention

The impact of social media on the tourism industry has great significance for all stakeholders. The purpose of this paper is to highlight and comprehend how social media’s (Social Networking and Review Sites) influences accommodation’s booking intention, with regards to Airbnb accommodation. To achieve the purpose, the paper focuses on exploring the scope of social media, comprehending the different levels of exposure or usage of social media by different generations, and analyzing the influence of social media in booking Airbnb accommodations. Through these objectives, it intends to emphasize the role of social media in the tourism industry, as well as brings out the benefits for tourists across the globe. This research expresses the factors that are considered to influence Airbnb booking intention through a conceptual framework. In analyzing the scope of choosing Airbnb as a traveler’s accommodation, this study also demonstrates that social media is a useful tool in improving not only the quality of business but also increasing the revenue