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| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Information Technology and Tourism Hannes Werthner, Stefan Klein, 1999-07-01 Information systems in tourism, such as reservation systems, yield management systems, and tourism-marketing systems, have been among the pioneers of leading-edge technology applications and are among the most successful users of e-commerce. From both a technological and a management point of view, this book focuses on interorganizational processes and information systems, providing a coherent picture of current trends and future possibilities. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: ECAI 2006 Gerhard Brewka, 2006 In the summer of 1956, John McCarthy organized the famous Dartmouth Conference which is now commonly viewed as the founding event for the field of Artificial Intelligence. During the last 50 years, AI has seen a tremendous development and is now a well-established scientific discipline all over the world. Also in Europe AI is in excellent shape, as witnessed by the large number of high quality papers in this publication. In comparison with ECAI 2004, there's a strong increase in the relative number of submissions from Distributed AI/Agents and Cognitive Modelling. Knowledge Representation & Reasoning is traditionally strong in Europe and remains the biggest area of ECAI 2006. One reason the figures for Case-Based Reasoning are rather low is that much of the high quality work in this area has found its way into prestigious applications and is thus represented under the heading of PAIS. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2000 Daniel R. Fesenmaier, Stefan Klein, Dimitrios Buhalis, 2012-12-06 ENTER has now met for six years, providing a valuable forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss and debate their ideas and perspectives regarding the nature and role of tourism and information technology in global society. Over the years, the nature and rate of change in the tourism industry has been overwhelming. The internet and related technologies are now dominant agents of change and have created a new economy which requires new processes and strategies to replace those developed for the old economy. The theme of ENTER 2000, Keeping Pace with Change - New Frontiers for IT and Tourism, captures the challenges that we face at the beginning of the new millennium. The papers included in this volume illustrate the incredible growth in research and development in this area and reflect its youth, vitality and at the same time, maturation. Perhaps most important, these papers document how this new technology has changed and, in tum, how the industry has responded. The series of proceedings of which this volume is a part is creating a unique body of knowledge about the intertwined emergence of tourism and technology. There are, perhaps, three overriding themes of this congress. First is the focus on the tourist. Professor Stock's keynote address Intelligent Interfaces for the Tourist is a good representative of a series of papers discussing how information systems, electronic markets, and user interfaces have been or can be developed to enhance the tourist experience. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The Emerald Handbook of ICT in Tourism and Hospitality Azizul Hassan, Anukrati Sharma, 2020-11-30 The Emerald Handbook of ICT in Tourism and Hospitality incorporates key research findings, in-depth case studies and discussion of the future implications stemming from technologies changes and developments across a number of core themes. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Marketing Scott McCabe, 2014-01-03 Tourism has often been described as being about ‘selling dreams’, tourist experiences being conceptualized as purely a marketing confection, a socially constructed need. However, the reality is that travel for leisure, business, meetings, sports or visiting loved ones has grown to be a very real sector of the global economy, requiring sophisticated business and marketing practices. The Routledge Handbook of Tourism Marketing explores and critically evaluates the current debates and controversies inherent to the theoretical, methodological and practical processes of marketing within this complex and multi-sector industry. It brings together leading specialists from range of disciplinary backgrounds and geographical regions to provide reflection and empirical research on this complex relationship. The Handbook is divided in to nine inter-related sections: Part 1 deals with shifts in the context of marketing practice and our understanding of what constitutes value for tourists; Part 2 explores macromarketing and tourism; Part 3 deals with strategic issues; Part 4 addresses recent advances in research; Part 5 focuses on developments in tourist consumer behaviour; Part 6 looks at micromarketing; Part 7 moves on to destination marketing and branding issues; Part 8 looks at the influence of technological change on tourism marketing; and Part 9 explores future directions. This timely book offers the reader a comprehensive synthesis of this sub-discipline, conveying the latest thinking and research. It will provide an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in tourism and marketing, encouraging dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and areas of study. This is essential reading for Tourism students, researchers and academics as well as those of Marketing, Business, Events Management and Hospitality Management. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The Management of Tourism Lesley Pender, Richard Sharpley, 2005 This text provides detailed coverage of the breadth of issues involved in the management of tourism businesses. It explains and supports fundamental business management aspects whilst examining specific techniques required for the successful management of a variety of tourism businesses. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Handbook of e-Tourism Zheng Xiang, Matthias Fuchs, Ulrike Gretzel, Wolfram Höpken, 2022-09-01 This handbook provides an authoritative and truly comprehensive overview both of the diverse applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the travel and tourism industry and of e-tourism as a field of scientific inquiry that has grown and matured beyond recognition. Leading experts from around the world describe cutting-edge ideas and developments, present key concepts and theories, and discuss the full range of research methods. The coverage accordingly encompasses everything from big data and analytics to psychology, user behavior, online marketing, supply chain and operations management, smart business networks, policy and regulatory issues – and much, much more. The goal is to provide an outstanding reference that summarizes and synthesizes current knowledge and establishes the theoretical and methodological foundations for further study of the role of ICTs in travel and tourism. The handbook will meet the needs of researchers and students in various disciplines as well as industry professionals. As with all volumes in Springer’s Major Reference Works program, readers will benefit from access to a continually updated online version. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Emerging Innovative Marketing Strategies in the Tourism Industry Ray, Nilanjan, 2015-08-03 The continuous growth and expansion of the travel sector has brought about a greater need to understand and improve its various promotional tactics. Effectively employing these methods will benefit all manner of travel destinations and attract a larger number of tourists to these locations. Emerging Innovative Marketing Strategies in the Tourism Industry is an authoritative title comprised of the latest scholarly research on effective promotional tools and practices within the tourism sector. Featuring expansive coverage on a variety of topics from the use of information technology and digital tools to tourist motivation and economic considerations, this publication is an essential reference source for students, researchers, and practitioners seeking research on the latest applications, models, and approaches for promotion in the travel industry. This publication features valuable, research-based chapters across a broad range of relevant topics including, but not limited to, consumer search behavior, customer relationship management, smart technologies, experiential tourist products, leisure services, national brand images, and employment generation. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Social Media in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Evangelos Christou, 2016-04-01 Social media is fundamentally changing the way travellers and tourists search, find, read and trust, as well as collaboratively produce information about tourism suppliers and tourism destinations. Presenting cutting-edge theory, research and case studies investigating Web 2.0 applications and tools that transform the role and behaviour of the new generation of travellers, this book also examines the ways in which tourism organisations reengineer and implement their business models and operations, such as new service development, marketing, networking and knowledge management. Written by an international group of researchers widely known for their expertise in the field of the Internet and tourism, chapters include applications and case studies in various travel, tourism and leisure sectors. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education Choi, Dong Hwa, Dailey-Hebert, Amber, Simmons Estes, Judi, 2016-01-18 Virtual reality is the next frontier of communication. As technology exponentially evolves, so do the ways in which humans interact and depend upon it. It only follows that to educate and stimulate the next generation of industry leaders, one must use the most innovative tools available. By coupling education with the most immersive technology available, teachers may inspire students in exciting new ways. Emerging Tools and Applications of Virtual Reality in Education explores the potential and practical uses of virtual reality in classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. This title features current experiments in the use of augmented reality in teaching and highlights the effects it had on students. The authors also illustrate the use of technology in teaching the humanities, as students well-rounded in the fields of technology and communication are covetable in the workforce. This book will inspire educators, administrators, librarians, students of education, and virtual reality software developers to push the limits of their craft. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Tourism Management, Marketing, and Development M. Mariani, R. Baggio, D. Buhalis, C. Longhi, 2014-09-04 Tourism Management, Marketing, and Development revolves around the implementation of ICT applications in the tourism sector: technology is engendering a major shift both in the performance of individuals and companies involved in the tourism sector and having an impact on the way individuals consume services and enjoy experiences in space and time. |
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| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Tourism and Technology Dimitrios Buhalis, Soo Jun, 2011-04-30 Part of the Contemporary Review Series. Contemporary Tourism Reviews will provide you with critical, state-of-the-art surveys of all of the major areas of tourism study to people who are coming to a topic for the first time. Written by leading thinkers and academics in the field they provide flexible, current and topical information as an instant download. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Post-COVID Tourism and Hospitality Dynamics Umendra Narayan Shukla, Sharad Kumar Kulshreshtha, 2024-01-09 This new volume takes an in-depth look at the post-COVID tourism and hospitality scenario and how the industry has adapted to the new normal. With chapters from authors from over a dozen countries, the book shares information and experiences on how diverse hospitality and tourism sectors are navigating the post-COVID era. The book offers analyses of post-COVID trends in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector along with case studies and COVID tourism recovery strategies. It discusses post-COVID safety protocols, sustainable tourism practices, post-COVID-19 public policies for tourism, and more. Specific tourism and hospitality sectors are also considered, including wine tourism, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, regional tourism, food delivery services, and others. The book also explores innovations and digital solutions for tourism and hospitality in the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Blockchain for Tourism and Hospitality Industries Irem Onder, Fulya Acikgoz, 2023-12-07 This insightful book is the first to explain the basics of blockchain and its applications in the service industry, as well as potential future implementations of the technology. Embellished with explanatory diagrams throughout, this book predominantly focuses on blockchain as a prominent driver of digital transformation within the service sector and explores its potential applications within the tourism and hospitality industries. Expert-led and logically structured, the chapters explore a plethora of concepts within the service industry and explain the possibilities of blockchain technology and its pros and cons. Key topics include blockchain and its current and potential future impact on food and agricultural supply chains, the sharing economy, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), financial systems and payments, medical tourism, sustainability, and smart contracts. The book seeks to inspire and influence industry figures to plan ahead and develop business strategies using blockchain. International in scope, this engaging volume will be of pivotal interest to industry experts as well as researchers and tourism, hospitality, and technology students interested in learning more about blockchain and its potential for the service industry. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The SAGE Handbook of Tourism Studies Tazim Jamal, Mike Robinson, 2009-06-18 The strongest overview I have encountered of the scope and the current state of research across all the fields involved in advancing our understanding of tourism. For its range of topics, depth of analyses, and distinction of its contributors, nothing is comparable. - Professor Dean MacCannell, University of California, Davis The breadth of vision and sweep of accounts is remarkable, and range of topics laudable... a rare combination of the authoritative, the challenging and stimulating. - Professor Mike Crang, Durham University Tourism studies developed as a sub-branch of older disciplines in the social sciences, such as anthropology, sociology and economics, and newer applied fields of study in hospitality management, civil rights and transport studies. This Handbook is a sign of the maturity of the field. It provides an essential resource for teachers and students to determine the roots, key issues and agenda of tourism studies, exploring: The evolution and position of tourism studies The relationship of tourism to culture The ecology and economics of tourism Special events and destination management Methodologies of study Tourism and transport Tourism and heritage Tourism and postcolonialism Global tourist business operations Ranging from local to global issues, and from questions of management to the ethical dilemmas of tourism, this is a comprehensive, critically informed, constructively organized overview of the field. It draws together an inter-disciplinary group of contributors who are among the most celebrated names in the field and will be quickly recognized as a landmark in the new and expanding field of tourism studies. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Tracking a Transformation Stephen S. Cohen, John Zysman, Peter Cowhey, 2004-02-18 A Brookings Institution Press, Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy, and the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation publication This book rests on the proposition that the information techology revolution of the last ten years marks the beginning of a fundamental economic transformation. This transformation will affect every activity in which organization, information processing, or communication is important. It may well require changes in ideas about ownership, property, and control--the way in which governments regulate economies in the broadest sense of that term. The e-commerce transformation presents remarkable opportunities for businesses, governments, and other organizations to remake themselves, recreate what it is that they can do, and reconstruct their relationships with customers, citizens, and constituents. A project of the Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy (BRIE) and the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC), this volume analyzes the way this transformation will affect market structure and pricing models in several major industries: retail financial services, air travel, music, automobiles, semiconductors, hearing instruments, food, textiles, and trucking. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Tourism and Heritage: Shaping Sustainable and Innovative Futures Walter Leal Filho, Larbi Safaa, Dalia Perkumienė, Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis, 2025-06-26 This book brings together multidisciplinary contributions from various academic and professional backgrounds, addressing the challenges and opportunities of sustainable tourism. It focuses on diverse themes such as the management of intangible cultural heritage, responsible practices in the tourism sector, and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence. This book provides a comprehensive view of the sector through a variety of perspectives, taking into account environmental, social, economic, and legal aspects. This diversity allows for the exploration of complex issues such as the sustainable management of natural resources, the protection of tourists' personal data in a digital context, and partnerships between tourism actors and local communities for the preservation of cultural heritage. One key issue explored is the growing role of technology, including reflections on the use of artificial intelligence in combating tourism-related cybercrime. The contributions come from authors affiliated with a wide range of institutions, representing internationally renowned organizations from regions as diverse as Europe (Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain), as well as Turkey, Africa (Morocco), and Asia (China). This geographic and institutional diversity enriches the discussion on sustainable practices and innovations in the tourism sector, integrating both local and global perspectives. The accessibility of public spaces and leisure services for tourists, as well as market segmentation, are also discussed. This book stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, combining theory and practice to provide researchers, tourism professionals, policymakers, and heritage managers with innovative tools and strategies. It offers concrete and ethical solutions for the development of sustainable tourism that respects the cultural and natural values of territories, while addressing contemporary demands for social and environmental responsibility. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Marketing for Sustainable Tourism Xavier Font, Scott McCabe, 2019-12-13 Tourism marketing has typically been seen as exploitative and fuelling hedonistic consumerism. Sustainability marketing can, however, use marketing skills and techniques to good purpose, by understanding market needs, designing more sustainable products and identifying more persuasive methods of communication to bring behavioural change. This book summarises the latest research on the theories, methods and results of marketing that seeks to make tourist destinations better places to live in, and better places to visit. It shares evidence on the motivations, mechanisms and barriers that businesses encounter, and on successes in changing consumer behaviour and pursuing sustainability goals. Particular attention is given to the methodologies of sustainable tourism marketing, to the subject’s breadth and complexity, and to its many innovations. Further research is called for to fully understand what contextual aspects influence these pro-sustainability interventions to achieve which outcomes in other settings, in order to validate some of the exploratory studies discussed, and establish the feasibility of scaling up pilot studies for more general use. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Network Analysis and Tourism Noel Scott, Rodolfo Baggio, Chris Cooper, 2008 This text provides a comprehensive review of the contribution of network analysis to the understanding of tourism destinations and organisations. It discusses both the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of network analysis and then illustrates the relevance of this approach in a series of tourism applications. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector Ramos, Célia M.Q., Almeida, Cláudia Ribeiro de, Fernandes, Paula Odete, 2019-12-27 Tourists frequently rely on social networks to provide information about a product or destination as a decision support tool to make adequate decisions in the process of planning a trip. In this digital environment, tourists share their travel experiences, impressions, emotions, special moments, and opinions about an assortment of tourist services like hotels, restaurants, airlines, and car rental services, all of which contribute to the online reputation of a tourist destination. The Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector is a fundamental reference source that provides vital theoretical frameworks and the latest innovative empirical research findings of online social media in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as e-business, mobile marketing, and smart tourism, this publication explores user-generated content and the methods of mobile strategies. This book is ideally designed for tour developers, travel agents, restaurateurs, hotel management, tour directors, entrepreneurs, social media analysts, managers, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The SAGE Handbook of Tourism Management Chris Cooper, Serena Volo, William C. Gartner, Noel Scott, 2021-08-04 The SAGE Handbook of Tourism Management is a critical, authoritative review of tourism management, written by leading international thinkers and academics in the field. Arranged over two volumes, the chapters are framed as critical synoptic pieces covering key developments, current issues and debates, and emerging trends and future considerations for the field. The two volumes focus in turn on the theories, concepts and disciplines that underpin tourism management in volume one, followed by examinations of how those ideas and concepts have been applied in the second volume. Chapters are structured around twelve key themes: Volume One Part One: Researching Tourism Part Two: Social Analysis Part Three: Economic Analysis Part Four: Technological Analysis Part Five: Environmental Analysis Part Six: Political Analysis Volume Two Part One: Approaching Tourism Part Two: Destination Applications Part Three: Marketing Applications Part Four: Tourism Product Markets Part Five: Technological Applications Part Six: Environmental Applications This handbook offers a fresh, contemporary and definitive look at tourism management, making it an essential resource for academics, researchers and students. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The Tourism and Leisure Industry Klaus Weiermair, Christine Mathies, 2004 An essential read for all leisure and tourism experts, this educational book analyzes and explains demographics, global supply and demand, globalization, intercultural behavior and mobility to help you forecast future consumer needs. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: The Tourism and Leisure Industry Kaye Sung Chon, 2012-10-12 Find out how the ways we live and work are changing the ways in which we play! As populations grow and urbanization increases, social class, income, and ethnicity are influencing where and when people travel. The Tourism and Leisure Industry: Shaping the Future gives you the knowledge and skills you need to keep your business on top of this competitive field. An essential read for all leisure and tourism experts, this book analyzes and explains demographics, global supply and demand, globalization, intercultural behavior, and mobility to help you forecast future consumer needs. This insightful book also predicts new markets and products to help you tailor your business to the tourism and leisure trends of the next generation. The Tourism and Leisure Industry: Shaping the Future evaluates traditional leisure time activities, such as theme parks and sporting events as well as the fastest growing activities, such as leisure-based wellness resorts. Find out what the populations of different countries are expecting from their free time in terms of temporal aspects, benefits, and location. Get up-to-date advice on information technology and see how it will be changing the way you do business. The Tourism and Leisure Industry: Shaping the Future focuses on a variety of factors impacting tourism today, including: changes in social values intercultural technology races changed economic market conditions changing lifestyle trends population growth networked economies the growing market for senior travelers The Tourism and Leisure Industry: Shaping the Future is your contemporary guide to the next steps in the evolution of tourism and leisure. Filled with tables and figures to help you organize and understand the information it presents, this book is easy to read yet suitable for any expert in the leisure field. With case studies, research reports, and extensive bibliographies, it is a vital resource for destination managers, consultants, and teachers alike. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: International Handbook on the Economics of Tourism L. Dwyer, 2007-09-24 Tourism economics is a rapidly expanding field of research and interest in the subject has been growing steadily over the past decade. As a field of study it is one of the small band of areas, such as energy and transport economics, that draws on, and applies, developments in general economics. This highly accessible and comprehensive Handbook presents a cutting edge discussion of the state of tourism economics and its likely directions in future research. Leading researchers in the field explore a wide range of topics including: demand and forecasting, supply, transport, taxation and infrastructure, evaluation and application for policy-making. Each chapter includes a discussion of its relevance and importance to the tourism economics literature, an overview of its main contributions and themes, a critical evaluation of existing literature and an outline of issues for further conceptual and applied research. Larry Dwyer and Peter Forsyth have assembled a fascinating Handbook that will be an invaluable and much welcomed reference book for tourism economics scholars and researchers at all levels of academe. General economics scholars will also find much to engage them within the book. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Drive Tourism Bruce Prideaux, Dean Carson, 2010-11-03 This book is the first attempt to provide a global comprehensive review and scholarly investigation into Drive Tourism which is a popular and growing form of tourism. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Rural Tourism Bernard Lane, Elisabeth Kastenholz, 2018-10-19 This book describes, analyses, celebrates and interrogates the rise of rural tourism in the developed world over the last thirty years, while explaining its need to enter a new, second generation of development if it is to remain sustainable in all senses of that word. Contributors include 29 leading researchers, practitioners and commentators from ten countries around the world. Subjects covered include the ongoing evolution of rural tourism as a genre; its numerous niche markets, and market trends; community involvement, and its impacts on rural landscape conservation and society. Special attention is paid to product development in rural tourism, including food and beverage tourism, avitourism and landscape appreciation. Management Issues are also dealt with, as is the impact of internet booking systems on both commercial performance and regional and national rural tourism governance. There is a review of trends in academic research in rural tourism with an analysis of 1848 refereed and published research papers since 2000. This book is a worthy successor to Bramwell & Lane’s pioneering 1994 publication, Rural Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Event Tourism in Asian Countries Shruti Arora, Anukrati Sharma, 2022-03-24 Events, including repeat annual events, have the unique ability to drive sustainable tourism to certain areas and regions and to generate economic benefits for local communities. The events industry has grown dramatically over the last several decades, and there has been increased participation from governments, local communities, and the private sector. This new volume offers a wide variety of research, experience, and examples of events in Asia, including business meetings and conferences, destination weddings, carnivals, food and art festivals, music festivals and concerts, cultural and traditional events, religious and spiritual gatherings, sports events, and others. The authors, from various parts of Asia, give illustrative examples of events tourism from their home countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The diverse perspectives are from stakeholders, travelers, researchers, academicians, professionals in the event and tourism industry, and the community. The chapters in the volume cover the changing trends in the event tourism industry, the influence and role of social media and other technology, the contribution of women in events and festivals, and the impact of event tourism in economic development on local communities. Addressing the issues, challenges, and future of event tourism and management, this new volume will be a valuable addition to the library of event professionals, hospitality and tourism researchers, community development managers, and others in Asia and elsewhere. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Encyclopedia of Digital Government Anttiroiko, Ari-Veikko, Malkia, Matti, 2006-07-31 Containing more than 250 articles, this three-volume set provides a broad basis for understanding issues, theories, and applications faced by public administrations and public organizations, as they strive for more effective government through the use of emerging technologies. This publication is an essential reference tool for academic, public, and private libraries. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Handbook of Research on Holistic Optimization Techniques in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Industry Vasant, Pandian, M., Kalaivanthan, 2016-10-31 The application of holistic optimization methods in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry has improved customer service and business strategies within the field. By utilizing new technologies and optimization techniques, it is becoming easier to troubleshoot problematic areas within the travel industry. The Handbook of Research on Holistic Optimization Techniques in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Industry features innovative technologies being utilized in the management of hotels and tourist attractions. Highlighting empirical research on the optimization of the travel and hospitality industry through the use of algorithms and information technology, this book is a critical reference source for managers, decision makers, executives, tourists, agents, researchers, economists, and hotel staff members. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Theory and Practice in Hospitality and Tourism Research Salleh Mohd Radzi, Mohd Faeez Saiful Bakhtiar, Zurinawati Mohi, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari, Norzuwana Sumarjan, C.T. Chik, Faiz Izwan Anuar, 2014-08-12 Theory and Practice in Hospitality and Tourism Research includes 111 contributions from the 2nd International Hospitality and Tourism Conference 2014 (Penang, Malaysia, 2-4 September 2014), and covers a comprehensive range of topics, including: - Hospitality management - Hospitality & tourism marketing - Tourism management - Technology & innovation in hospitality & tourism - Foodservice & food safety - Gastronomy The book will be of interest to postgraduate students, academics and professionals involved in the fields of hospitality and tourism. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business and Social Sciences Vicky Katsoni, Carlos Costa, 2025-06-03 This book is the first volume of the proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT). Focusing on “Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business and Social Sciences,” the conference was held from September 3 to 5, 2024, in Naxos, Greece. The book showcases the latest research on tourism business, technology, and the social sciences and presents a critical academic discourse on ICT adoption in the social sciences, regional development; sustainability and tourism experience; smart and sustainable practices; innovations in museum interpretation and collections management; emerging and disruptive technologies; gaming, gamification and augmented reality, and other topical aspects in business and the social sciences. The book discusses these digital transformation processes from various standpoints, including its effect on the social sciences combined with specific forms of tourism. The impact of digitalization encourages the emergence of new digital products and services based on the principle of flexibility. The book focuses on the knowledge economy and the “smart destinations” concepts and highlights new modes of tourism management and development, while further chapters address emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things, AI, big data, and robotics in a range of tourism practices. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: International Cultural Tourism David Leslie, Marianna Sigala, 2006-08-11 International Cultural Tourism: management, implications and cases provides a comprehensive exploration of the management, operations and marketing of cultural tourism attractions and resources in a global context. Topics explored include: * For the first time, an evaluation of the use and transformational impact of global media and new ICT in the management and marketing of cultural tourism attractions and resources. * The changing nature of the global cultural tourism marketplace (including demand, supply, product development and political changes). * Consumer behaviour, profiles and motivations of cultural tourists. * Environmental performance, management and wider issues of social and cultural sustainability. Written by a team of contributors from Australia, Hong Kong, UK, US, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Finland, this text provides a thoroughly global insight into the issues and techniques involved in the successful management and marketing of cultural attractions. * An overview of the way in which cultural tourism resources and attractions are managed and marketed in a global context. * Analysis of the demand, profiles and motivation of tourists * An investigation of the transformational and dynamic impacts of new technologies on cultural resources and products * International contributor team provide case studies from first-hand experience and research |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: eTourism case studies: Roman Egger, Dimitrios Buhalis, 2011-01-03 eTourism Case Studies bridges the gap in contemporary literature by carefully examining marketing and management issues of many international companies that have successfully implemented eTourism solutions. Divided into six sections this book explores the newest developments in this field, introducing and discussing emerging trends, approaches, models and paradigms, providing visions for the future of eTourism and supporting discussion and elaboration with the help of thorough pedagogic aids. With contributions from leading global experts both from the industry and academia, each case follows a rigid structure, with features such as bulleted summaries and review questions, as well as each section having its own thorough introduction and conclusion written by the editors, highlighting the key issues and theories. This is the first book of its kind to bring together cases highlighting best practice and methods for exploiting ICT in the tourism industry, from international market leaders. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: European Journal of Tourism Research , 2015-03-01 The European Journal of Tourism Research is an interdisciplinary scientific journal in the field of tourism, published by Varna University of Management, Bulgaria. Its aim is to provide a platform for discussion of theoretical and empirical problems in tourism. Publications from all fields, connected with tourism such as management, marketing, sociology, psychology, geography, political sciences, mathematics, statistics, anthropology, culture, information technologies and others are invited. The journal is open to all researchers. Young researchers and authors from Central and Eastern Europe are encouraged to submit their contributions. Regular Articles in the European Journal of Tourism Research should normally be between 4 000 and 20 000 words. Major research articles of between 10 000 and 20 000 are highly welcome. Longer or shorter papers will also be considered. The journal publishes also Research Notes of 1 500 – 2 000 words. Submitted papers must combine theoretical concepts with practical applications or empirical testing. The European Journal of Tourism Research includes also the following sections: Book Reviews, announcements for Conferences and Seminars, abstracts of successfully defended Doctoral Dissertations in Tourism, case studies of Tourism Best Practices. The European Journal of Tourism Research is published in three Volumes per year. The full text of the European Journal of Tourism Research is available in the following databases: EBSCO Hospitality and Tourism CompleteCABI Leisure, Recreation and TourismProQuest Research Library Individual articles can be rented via journal's page at DeepDyve. The journal is indexed in Scopus and Thomson Reuters' Emerging Sources Citation Index. The editorial team welcomes your submissions to the European Journal of Tourism Research. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Hospitality and Tourism 2015 Salamiah A. Jamal, Salleh Mohd Radzi, Norzuwana Sumarjan, C.T. Chik, Mohd Faeez Saiful Bakhtiar, 2015-10-29 Innovation and Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Research contains 71 accepted papers from the Hospitality and Tourism Conference (HTC 2015, Melaka, Malaysia, 2-3 November, 2015). The book presents theup-and-coming paradigms and innovative practices within the hospitality and tourism industries, and covers the following topics:Mana |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Tourism Marketing Luisa Andreu, Juergen Gnoth, Metin Kozak, 2013-02-22 Tourism Marketing: On Both Sides of the Counter is the fourth successful publication by the team that runs the bi-annual Advances in Tourism Marketing Conference, following its foundation by Prof. Metin Kozak. The current volume contains a selection of the best papers presented at the conference in Maribor, Slovenia, in September 2011. As that year’s conference title indicates, it comprises research important for tourism management, by focusing on tourist behaviour with relevance to managerial strategies and operational practices, as well as on business operations, vision and goals, and their impact on tourist experiences. Contributions are clearly arranged into five parts covering topical consumption issues: image, satisfaction, and social and environmental research results. The last two sections cover timely and managerially relevant contributions on tourism ITC, innovation and competitiveness research. The contributions reflect the vibrancy of ATMC and the high calibre of researchers the conference attracts. The book offers itself as a reader for researchers and students of tourism as well as a compelling update on topical research issues in tourism marketing. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations Putnik, Goran D., Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela, 2008-03-31 [Administration (référence électronique] ; informatique]. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Quantitative Methods in Tourism Economics Álvaro Matias, Peter Nijkamp, Manuela Sarmento, 2012-12-13 Tourism economics is partly based on established principles from the economics discipline, but it also incorporates elements from sociology, psychology, organization theory and ecology. It has over the years turned into an appealing multi-disciplinary oriented approach to the understanding of the impacts of leisure time in a modern society, including cultural heritage, sustainable quality of life, and industrial organization of the hospitality industry. The increasing dynamics in the tourist industry and its worldwide effects will continue to attract the attention of both the research and the policy sector in the years to come. Rather than speculating on non-observed facts, there is a clear need for evidence-based research in order to map out the complex dynamics of the tourist industry. The present volume comprises novel studies – mainly of a quantitative-analytical nature – on the supply, demand and contextual aspects of modern tourism. It contains a sound mix of theory, methodology, policy and case studies on various tourism issues in different parts of the world. |
| information technology and tourism a challenging relationship: Knowledge Transfer To and Within Tourism Noel Scott, Mathilda van Niekerk, Marcella de Martino, 2017-07-20 This volume presents and analyses 17 examples of knowledge transfer from countries around the world to identify future directions for business and government managers and academic researchers. Effective Knowledge transfer provides an opportunity to address unprecedented societal, environmental and technological change and disruption. |
Provide information "on", "of" or "about" something?
Sep 15, 2020 · The documents contain information of great importance. The intercepted information was of little merit. This doesn't speak about the subject, the actual content of the …
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May 28, 2014 · Information is a non-countable noun (you can't have 4 informations), so it is neither singular nor plural ...
grammaticality - Information on? for? about? - English Language ...
Aug 18, 2015 · The phrase "information for" can be used as well, but that generally means something different, and would be structured accordingly. – J.R. ♦ Commented Sep 17, 2015 …
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Jun 17, 2016 · Consider, "For your information, I DO have a PHD in Warp Field Dynamics, and I have 21 years of experience working with star ship engines." When you hear this, you can tell …
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For your information (frequently abbreviated FYI) For your situational awareness (not as common, may be abbreviated FYSA) For reference; For future reference; For your information in the …
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Jun 15, 2017 · When saying For your information, you are giving someone some information to 'keep' with their records, either physical or mental, so to speak. For your kind information …
What are other phrases for "full of information"?
Jan 24, 2022 · I'm thinking of the following: info-packed / information-packed knowledge-packed I guess these are grammatically acceptable but probably there are better choices.
"The information were successful updated." or "The information …
Jan 17, 2016 · "The information" is singular. Both . The information was successfully updated. and . The information was updated successfully. are correct. The word "successfully" is modifying …
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Apr 4, 2017 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …
difference - 'Inform about' vs 'Inform of' vs 'Inform on' - English ...
This question concerns 'inform on' also, and so doesn't duplicate inform about vs inform of (where user 'Maulik V' asserts the following that I edited): Inform her of X = Here, we are informing ...
Provide information "on", "of" or "about" something?
Sep 15, 2020 · The documents contain information of great importance. The intercepted information was of little merit. This doesn't speak about the subject, the actual content of the …
plural forms - Information or Informations? - English Language …
May 28, 2014 · Information is a non-countable noun (you can't have 4 informations), so it is neither singular nor plural ...
grammaticality - Information on? for? about? - English Language ...
Aug 18, 2015 · The phrase "information for" can be used as well, but that generally means something different, and would be structured accordingly. – J.R. ♦ Commented Sep 17, 2015 …
phrase meaning - "for your information" or "for your notification ...
Jun 17, 2016 · Consider, "For your information, I DO have a PHD in Warp Field Dynamics, and I have 21 years of experience working with star ship engines." When you hear this, you can tell …
word choice - "For your reference" or "For your information"
For your information (frequently abbreviated FYI) For your situational awareness (not as common, may be abbreviated FYSA) For reference; For future reference; For your information in the …
indian english - For your information or for your kind information ...
Jun 15, 2017 · When saying For your information, you are giving someone some information to 'keep' with their records, either physical or mental, so to speak. For your kind information …
What are other phrases for "full of information"?
Jan 24, 2022 · I'm thinking of the following: info-packed / information-packed knowledge-packed I guess these are grammatically acceptable but probably there are better choices.
"The information were successful updated." or "The information …
Jan 17, 2016 · "The information" is singular. Both . The information was successfully updated. and . The information was updated successfully. are correct. The word "successfully" is modifying …
word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Apr 4, 2017 · Stack Exchange Network. Stack Exchange network consists of 183 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for …
difference - 'Inform about' vs 'Inform of' vs 'Inform on' - English ...
This question concerns 'inform on' also, and so doesn't duplicate inform about vs inform of (where user 'Maulik V' asserts the following that I edited): Inform her of X = Here, we are informing ...
