Tourism research continues to shed light on the evolving intersections of technology, sustainability, accessibility, and local development. This issue includes four articles that collectively illustrate how the sector is being reshaped by digital transformation, inclusive practices, and destination-specific strategies. Articles 1 to 3 adopt systematic or comprehensive literature review approaches. The first article examines Tourism 4.0, showing how smart technologies and innovation drive digital transformation while fostering sustainable growth. The second article addresses accessibility, focusing on persons with hidden disabilities and highlighting the need for inclusive tourism practices that reduce barriers and ensure equitable participation. The third article explores destination planning through the perspective of local development, emphasizing how community-based approaches, environmental conservation, and socio-cultural preservation can balance growth with long-term sustainability, supported by European case studies. The fourth article, in contrast, presents an empirical analysis of accommodation facilities in Czech tourism destinations, uncovering significant variations in sustainability practices, from nature conservation in mountain regions to water preservation in urban areas. Taken together, the four articles underscore that the future of tourism depends on digital innovation, inclusive design, collaborative planning, and context-specific sustainability practices, pointing toward a more resilient and responsible industry.