QRCA Views Winter 2024

Explore how the global tourism landscape is changing, driven by new traveler segments, the rise of culturally immersive destinations, and the influence of the creative economy. Delve into the importance of semiotics and cross-cultural understanding in crafting meaningful travel experiences while addressing the challenges of overtourism and the need for ethical tourism practices. […]

CoLoop founder Jack Bowen discusses his journey, AI-driven innovations transforming qualitative research, and future trends shaping the industry in this insightful episode. […]

The authors examine how Agentic AI can transform qualitative research. By automating repetitive tasks such as transcription, coding, summarization, theme-generation, and evidence tracking, Agentic AI frees researchers to focus on insight, interpretation, and storytelling. It emphasizes transparency, verifiability, and human oversight, proposing a practical, researcher-centered framework where AI complements rather than replaces qualitative judgment. The authors offer a grounded, practitioner’s perspective, highlighting how Agentic AI enhances efficiency, clarity, and stakeholder trust while preserving the integrity of the qualitative craft. […]