#78 | The role of data spaces for the tourism experience and guest guiding  

In this episode, Christian Lunger speaks with Jonathan
Huffstutler from EONAX about the role of data and data spaces in
shaping the tourism experience and guiding visitor flows. The
conversation is based on the project in Isère, where mobile
network data, satellite imagery, Strava movement traces, local
counters and payment data are combined to better understand
visitor dynamics in sensitive natural areas.


The discussion shows how important it is to work with different
types of data and why algorithms alone are not enough. Hypotheses
need to be tested, local conditions matter, and human judgement
remains essential.


A central theme is the idea of data spaces: open, interoperable
environments where organisations keep control of their data while
sharing it under clear rules. For destinations, this means more
reliable insights, better forecasting and the ability to guide
visitors in a way that benefits nature, residents and guests
alike.


The episode highlights how technical infrastructure, local
expertise and European strategies come together — and why data
only becomes valuable when it is shared, understood and used
responsibly.


Shownotes


Data Space Manifesto 


https://internationaldataspaces.org/the-data-space-manifesto-why-now-why-it-matters/


EONAX EchoSystem Podcast 


https://eona-x.eu/echosystem-podcast/


www.geraumt.com 


www.german-creative-economy-summit.de  


www.kreativland.tirol 


www.motasdesign.com