Smart cities leverage technology and data to enhance the quality of urban life, including the management of points of interest (POIs) and visitor experiences. This paper explores the relationship between POIs and visitor behavior in smart cities, examining the impact of technology-driven solutions on understanding, analyzing, and optimizing visitor experiences. It highlights the importance of data-driven approaches in identifying and managing POIs, enhancing visitor satisfaction, and driving economic growth. The paper reviews existing literature, discusses key concepts, and presents case studies to illustrate the role of POIs in smart cities and their influence on visitor behavior. Our major contribution is a data driven approach to extract useful information from real data to municipality decisions and understand the problem. It concludes with recommendations for future research and practical implications for city planners, policymakers, and tourism authorities.

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Data analytics,Internet of things,Location data,Mobile phone sensing,Smart cities,Tourist behaviour