Smart Destinations

City-Level Innovation

Paris Smart City Initiatives - IoT sensor networks - Predictive crowd management - Dynamic traffic routing - Environmental monitoring

Nice: Living Lab - 3,000 sensors deployed - Real-time data dashboard - Citizen app integration - Tourism flow optimization

Rural Digital Divide

Technology gaps persist: - Connectivity deserts - Digital skill shortages - Investment disparities - Market size challenges

Rural tourism official: "Tourists expect WiFi everywhere, Instagram-worthy experiences, contactless payment. We're still fighting for basic broadband. The digital divide threatens rural tourism's survival."