Cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): Rethinking the Concept of the Digital Divide in Tourism Research

The tourism industry is increasingly relying on emerging technologies, including digital currencies, which represent innovative trends in the sector for payment and settlements. Despite their growing popularity, no research has been conducted to conceptualize digital currencies within the digital divide framework. Therefore, through an integrative literature review, this study introduces a new digital divide framework combines access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Currencies (DCs) for demand and supply tourism research. Moreover, the study highlights the interplay between divides in ICT and DCs and points out directions for future research.