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Book The Emerald Handbook of ICT in Tourism and Hospitality

Download or read book The Emerald Handbook of ICT in Tourism and Hospitality written by Azizul Hassan and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Book ICT as Innovator Between Tourism and Culture

Download or read book ICT as Innovator Between Tourism and Culture written by Ramos, Célia M.Q. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lately, tourists consider their mobile devices as essential accessories for the realization of their trip before, during, and after the visit. Such devices allow them to consult information about points of interest, services, or products in real time. Thus, mobile devices have come to be considered as tools to support decision making regarding the realization of trips. In the digital environment, tourists seek complementary information to consolidate knowledge about the destination, heritage, culture, customs, and traditions that make the visited place unique. Simultaneously, they transform tourist experiences into a memory associated with travel, contribute to the sustainability of local populations, reduce inequalities, and cooperate to improve the quality of life of all involved. ICT as Innovator Between Tourism and Culture differs from others on the same areas because it aims to place the emphasis on and increase the bridge of knowledge between information communications technology (ICT), tourism, and culture, considering ICT as the main driver that creates the development environment and enhances the tourist experience in general. In particular, it is linked to cultural heritage, making it a more sustainable and intelligent tourist destination, taking into account the well-being of the local population and visitors. Covering topics such as destination image, religious tourism, and innovation dynamics, this book is an essential resource for IT consultants, hotel managers, marketers, travel agencies, tour operators, tourism researchers, professors, students, practitioners within the tourism industry, and academicians.

Book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2022

Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2022 written by Jason L. Stienmetz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book presents the proceedings of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)’s 29th Annual International eTourism Conference, which assembles the latest research presented at the ENTER2022 conference, which will be held on January 11–14, 2022. The book provides an extensive overview of how information and communication technologies can be used to develop tourism and hospitality. It covers the latest research on various topics within the field, including augmented and virtual reality, website development, social media use, e-learning, big data, analytics, and recommendation systems. The readers will gain insights and ideas on how information and communication technologies can be used in tourism and hospitality. Academics working in the eTourism field, as well as students and practitioners, will find up-to-date information on the status of research.

Book ICT IN HOSPITALITY

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dr Sunil Kumar
  • Publisher : Dr Sunil Kumar
  • Release : 2023-12-21
  • ISBN : 8119170806
  • Pages : 212 pages

Download or read book ICT IN HOSPITALITY written by Dr Sunil Kumar and published by Dr Sunil Kumar. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Content 1. Foundations of Hospitality Technology. 1 1. Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure: 4 2. Management Information Systems (MIS): 8 3. Database Management: 11 4. Database Management Systems (DBMS): 15 5. Multidimensional Databases. 18 2. System Selection & Data Security Maintenance. 28 1. Information Needs: 28 2. Sales Literature: 31 3. System Requirements: 34 4. Request for Proposal (RFP): 36 5. Contract Negotiations: 38 6. Factors Affecting System Installation and Deployment: 40 7. System Security and Data Privacy: 42 8. Operational Precautions: 43 9. Risk and Disaster Management: 45 10. Manual Operations Plans: 47 3. Property Management System.. 56 1. PMS Interfaces Issues. 56 2. Call Accounting Systems. 60 3. Categories of Locking Systems. 63 4. Energy Management Systems and Climate Control 66 5. Auxiliary Guest Services. 71 6. Guest-Operated Devices. 74 7. Fire Alarm and Security Systems. 78 8. Reservation SystemsElectronic Distribution Channels. 82 9. Intersell Agencies. 86 10. Central Reservation Systems. 90 11. Property-Level Reservation. 94 12. Distribution of Revenues. 98 13. Rooms Management Module. 102 14. Guest Accounting Module. 106 4. Restaurant Management System.. 115 1. Point-of-Sale (POS) Technology. 115 2. Food and Beverage Management Applications. 118 3. Sales and Catering Applications. 122 4. The Growth of e-Commerce. 125 5. Internet Marketing. 132 6. Social Media and Social Networking. 136 7. Role of e-Governance. 140 8. e-Payment Systems. 144 5. Emerging Trends in Hospitality Technology. 153 1. Introduction. 153 2. Long Tail Strategies in Hospitality Technology. 156 3. Mobile Commerce (M-commerce) in Hospitality Technology. 158 4. SoLoMo Insights in Hospitality Technology. 161 5. Data Mining Applications in Hospitality Technology. 163 6. Cloud Computing Frontiers in Hospitality Technology. 166 7. Strategies for Compliance and Security. 168 8. Evolving Payment Systems. 172 9. Strategic Integration. 175 10. Technological Insights. 177 Key Term Related to ICT in Hospitality. 188 Powerpoint Presentation of ICT in Hospitality 197

Book Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation

Download or read book Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation written by Richard Busulwa and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitality managers are at a critical inflection point. Digital technology advancements are ramping up guest expectations and introducing nontraditional competitors that are beginning to disrupt the whole industry. The hospitality managers whose organizations are to thrive need to get their organizations into a position where they can effectively leverage digital technologies to simultaneously deliver breakthroughs in efficiency, agility, and guest experience. Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation is a much-needed guidebook to digital disruption and transformation for current and prospective hospitality and leisure managers. The book: • Explains digital technology advancements, how they cause disruption, and the implications of this disruption for hospitality and leisure organizations. • Explains the digital business and digital transformation imperative for hospitality and leisure organizations. • Discusses the different digital capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital business. • Discusses the new and/or enhanced roles hospitality and leisure managers need to play in effecting the different digital capabilities, as well as the competencies required to play these roles. • Discusses how hospitality and leisure managers can keep up with digital technology advancements. • Unpacks more than 36 key digital technology advancements, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they can be implemented across the hospitality and leisure industry. This book will be useful for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, IT, information systems, or digital business–related courses as part of degrees in hospitality and leisure management; as well as practitioners studying for professional qualifications.

Book Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Download or read book Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry written by Pius, Abraham and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hospitality, travel, and tourism industries play a major role in citizen wellbeing, socio-cultural integration, and the economic advancement of a nation. The industries are increasingly complex in operation, demanding excellence across a far-reaching and diverse set of capabilities and changes in management practices across the board. With growing expectations for a better service quality from the users and endless calls for value-added service, managers are under constant pressure to improve their services across all aspects while growing customer numbers to meet various stakeholder expectations. Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry is a key reference source that provides crucial knowledge on the application of new management practices and trends in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as service quality, culture sensitivity, and brand marketing, this publication explores the influence of globalization and the methods of sustainable business practices. This book is ideally designed for managers, hotel directors, restaurateurs, researchers, industry professionals, professors, and students seeking cutting-edge hospitality and tourism management strategies.

Book Digital Science 2019

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tatiana Antipova
  • Publisher : Springer Nature
  • Release : 2019-12-19
  • ISBN : 3030377377
  • Pages : 558 pages

Download or read book Digital Science 2019 written by Tatiana Antipova and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Digital Science (DSIC 2019), held in Limassol, Cyprus, on October 11–13, 2019. DSIC 2019 was an international forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, results, experiences and concerns in digital science. The main goal of the conference was to efficiently disseminate original findings in the natural and social sciences, art & the humanities. The contributions in the book address the following topics: Digital Art & Humanities Digital Economics Digital Education Digital Engineering Digital Finance, Business & Banking Digital Healthcare, Hospitals & Rehabilitation Digital Media Digital Medicine, Pharma & Public Health Digital Public Administration Digital Technology & Applied Sciences Digital Virtual Reality

Book International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management

Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management written by Abraham Pizam and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2010 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from both a sectoral level as well as a functional one. It's unique user-friendly structure enables readers to find exactly the information they require at a glance.

Book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021

Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2021 written by Wolfgang Wörndl and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book is the proceedings of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)’s 28th Annual International eTourism Conference, which assembles the latest research presented at the ENTER21@yourplace virtual conference January 19–22, 2021. This book advances the current knowledge base of information and communication technologies and tourism in the areas of social media and sharing economy, technology including AI-driven technologies, research related to destination management and innovations, COVID-19 repercussions, and others. Readers will find a wealth of state-of-the-art insights, ideas, and case studies on how information and communication technologies can be applied in travel and tourism as we encounter new opportunities and challenges in an unpredictable world.

Book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2014

Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2014 written by Zheng Xiang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers presented in this volume advance the state-of-the-art research on social media and Web 2.0, electronic tourism marketing, website development and evaluation, search engine marketing and optimization, IT adoption and diffusion, virtual travel communities, mobile technologies, management information systems in tourism, eLearning, recommender systems for tourism businesses and destinations and electronic distribution for hospitality and travel products. This book covers the most significant topics contributed by prominent scholars from around the world and is suitable for both academics and practitioners who are interested in the latest developments in e-Tourism.

Book ICT Tools and Applications for Accessible Tourism

Download or read book ICT Tools and Applications for Accessible Tourism written by Celeste Eusebio and published by Business Science Reference. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides theoretical and practical contributions pertaining to the field of accessible tourism, which is a growing tourism segment of the market, as social responsibility and inclusivity issues are not only expected but in many cases mandated.

Book ETourism

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dimitrios Buhalis
  • Publisher : Pearson Education
  • Release : 2003
  • ISBN : 9780582357402
  • Pages : 412 pages

Download or read book ETourism written by Dimitrios Buhalis and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2003 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the digitization of all processes and value chains in the tourism, travel, hospitality and catering industries. By exploring the new technological trends it provides a solid basis for analysing the impacts of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) revolution on the tourism industry. The book adopts a strategic management and marketing perspective for tourism enterprises and destinations. It suggests that ETourism revolutionizes all business processes, the entire value chain as well as the strategic relationships of tourism organizations with all their stakeholders. It additionally focuses on how ICTs are employed in airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators and destinations management organizations. The book demonstrates that tourism ICTs increasingly determine the competitiveness of the organization, and therefore, they are critical for the competitiveness of the industry in the longer term. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in business, tourism and hospitality programmes that need to explore how they can use ICTs in a strategic context. It is also anticipated that researchers and practitioners will find it useful and stimulating. Features and benefits: Strategic perspective demonstrates the contribution of ICTs to the competitiveness of tourism organizations and destinations A wealth of international examples ensure global application and relevance Extensive use of case studies and illustrative examples demonstrate the link between theory and real world tourism situations Discussion topics encourage students to analyse further the information covered Extensive bibliography and further reading encourage more advanced study Associated website featuring up-to-date FT articles and power point slides create a comprehensive teaching and learning package. Dr Dimitrios Buhalis is Course Leader of the MSc in eTourism and Director of the Centre for eTourism Research (CeTR) at the University of Surrey. He is also Adjunct Professor at the Institut de Management Hotelier International (Cornell University - ESSEC Business School) in Paris. He serves as Vice President of the International Federation of Information Technology and Tourism (IFITT) and has chaired several ENTER conferences. He regularly works as adviser for the World Tourism Organisation, the World Tourism and Travel Council and the European Commission.

Book Optimizing Digital Solutions for Hyper Personalization in Tourism and Hospitality

Download or read book Optimizing Digital Solutions for Hyper Personalization in Tourism and Hospitality written by Gustavo, Nuno and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-02-19 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As hyper-personalization has yet to be perfected, developing hyper-personalized strategies presents a critical challenge; due to this, optimizing hyper-personalization and designing new processes and business models takes center stage in tourism and hospitality to reach new levels of customer service and experience through the introduction and development of new solutions supported in the internet of things, software interfaces, artificial intelligence solutions, back-end and front-end management tools, and other emergent business intelligence strategies. Optimizing Digital Solutions for Hyper-Personalization in Tourism and Hospitality serves as an essential reference source that emphasizes the importance of hyper-personalization models, processes, strategies, and issues within tourism and hospitality fields with a particular focus on digital IT solutions. More than a simple starting point for a critical reflection on the state of the art of this sector, this book aims to contribute in an objective way to leveraging digital solutions to optimize the concept of hyper-personalization in the tourist experience. The content of this book covers research topics that include digital tourism and hospitality, consumer behavior, customer journey, and smart technologies and is ideal for professionals, executives, hotel managers, event coordinators, restaurateurs, travel agents, tour directors, policymakers, government officials, industry professionals, researchers, students, and academicians in the fields of tourism and hospitality management, marketing, and communications.

Book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2017

Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2017 written by Roland Schegg and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents state-of-the-art research into the application of information and communication technologies to travel and tourism. The range of topics covered is broad, encompassing digital marketing and social media, mobile computing and web design, semantic technologies and recommender systems, augmented and virtual reality, electronic distribution and online travel reviews, MOOC and eLearning, eGovernment, and the sharing economy. There is a particular focus on the development of digital strategies, the impact of big data, and the digital economy. In addition to the description of research advances and innovative ideas, readers will find a number of informative industrial case studies. The contents of the book are based on the 2017 ENTER eTourism conference, held in Rome. The volume will be of interest to all academics and practitioners who wish to keep abreast of the latest developments in eTourism.

Book Big Data and Innovation in Tourism  Travel  and Hospitality

Download or read book Big Data and Innovation in Tourism Travel and Hospitality written by Marianna Sigala and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together multi-disciplinary research and practical evidence about the role and exploitation of big data in driving and supporting innovation in tourism. It also provides a consolidated framework and roadmap summarising the major issues that both researchers and practitioners have to address for effective big data innovation. The book proposes a process-based model to identify and implement big data innovation strategies in tourism. This process framework consists of four major parts: 1) inputs required for big data innovation; 2) processes required to implement big data innovation; 3) outcomes of big data innovation; and 4) contextual factors influencing big data exploitation and advances in big data exploitation for business innovation.

Book Digitalization as a Driver for Smart Economy in the Post COVID 19 Era

Download or read book Digitalization as a Driver for Smart Economy in the Post COVID 19 Era written by Reis, Leonilde and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-02-11 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the implementation of digital transformation strategies, and there has been an exponential increase in the demand for intelligent and reliable communications solutions. The pandemic brings huge challenges for all economic agents, as resilience and the capacity to adapt to new risks and hindrances are now fundamental elements in our societies. In this context, it is essential that digitalization brings opportunities to transition to a smarter economy based on innovation, sustainability, and well-being. Digitalization as a Driver for Smart Economy in the Post-COVID-19 Era discusses digitalization, information and communication technologies, marketing, entrepreneurship, and innovation in an organizational context to optimize the practices established in the most diverse domains of knowledge, specifically attending to the relation between digitalization and sustainability in a post-pandemic era. It is ideal for academicians, instructors, researchers, industry professionals, business managers, private institutions, and students as it covers a range of key topics such as sustainability and smart economy.

Book Perspectives on the Use of New Information and Communication Technology  ICT  in the Modern Economy

Download or read book Perspectives on the Use of New Information and Communication Technology ICT in the Modern Economy written by Elena G. Popkova and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 1192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes the best works presented at the scientific and practical conference that took place on February 1, 2018 in Pyatigorsk, Russia on the topic “Perspectives on the use of New Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Modern Economy”. The conference was organized by the Institute of Scientific Communications (Volgograd, Russia), the Center for Marketing Initiatives (Stavropol, Russia), and Pyatigorsk State University (Pyatigorsk, Russia). The book present the results of research on the complex new information and communication technologies in the modern economy and law as well as research that explore limits of and opportunities for their usage. The target audience of this book includes undergraduates and postgraduates, university lecturers, experts, and researchers studying various issues concerning the use of new information and communication technologies in modern economies. The book includes research on the following current topics in modern economic science: new challenges and opportunities for establishing information economies under the influence of scientific and technical advances, digital economy as a new vector of development of the modern global economy, economic and legal aspects of using new information and communication technologies in developed and developing countries, priorities of using the new information and communication technologies in modern economies, platforms of communication integration in tourism using new information and communication technologies, and economic and legal managerial aspects and peculiarities of scientific research on the information society.