Exploring Tourism Value Using Boundary Objects and Edges

Tourism information is crucial for enhancing tourist experiences, yet conventional visualization methods often overlook intersections and peripheral data that could reveal new insights. Boundary Objects and Edges are identified as key elements in discovering these overlooked aspects. Boundary Objects act as bridges between different information sources, facilitating new perspectives, while Edges offer new dimensions of value beyond the usual range of information. Here, we show that by applying our algorithm to identify these elements in tourism data, tourists can discover novel insights and enhanced experiences. This approach contrasts with previous methods that focus primarily on central data, often missing the potential insights at the boundaries. Our findings suggest that integrating Boundary Objects and Edges into tourism information systems can significantly enrich the tourist experience, offering new opportunities for value creation. These results pave the way for more innovative and comprehensive tool in the tourism industry, with broader implications for how information is processed and utilized across various fields.