Abstract :

In the context of increasing global economic instability, accelerated digitalization and increased security requirements, the tourism industry is faced with the need for a radical transformation of management models and the focus of this study is the interaction between intelligent technologies and human capital in the context of risk management, security and organizational resilience. For this purpose, the role of artificial intelligence and human capital as key factors for economic security and sustainable development of tourism is analyzed. Through a theoretical and conceptual approach, the study explores good practices for the integration of artificial intelligence with human capital, contributing to stability, competitiveness and long-term sustainability in the tourism industry. The article argues that sustainable tourism development requires a balanced approach, in which artificial intelligence serves as a supporting tool, while human capital retains its central role in strategic decision-making, ethical management and security management in tourism development. Through a theoretical and conceptual approach and a study of good practices.

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Keywords :

Artificial Intelligence, economic security, Human capital, Sustainable Development, Tourism

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