The next FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil in June-July 2014. Around 600,000 international visitors and participants (as well over 3 million domestic travelers) are expected. This event will take place in twelve cities. This event poses specific challenges, given its size and the diversity of...

The main objective of the study was to investigate the touristic communication and the use of information technologies by touristic businesses in the municipality of Cajueiro da Praia-PI. Considering that tourism and this municipality has been growing because of its natural attractions such as the...

The present paper discuss a critical analysis on classification of hotels modes and accommodations types undertaken by online travel agencies (OTA's) like Tripadvisor and Booking.com. Statistical process to rank user's generated contents (UGC) shared on virtual networks as "reviews" and "notes" are ...

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the factors that influence Generation Y's positive or negative electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) behavior via social media and mobile technology in the foodservice sector. Three types of dining experiences were examined: positive and negative customer experiences...

The Internet popularization and the emergence of innovations resulting from information and communication technologies (ICT), such as social networks, mobile devices, geolocation devices, among others; has changed the traditional travel market and consequently the habits of consumption of the...

Objective of the study: The present study aimed to analyze how accommodation consumers are influenced by digital social media in their purchase decision process. Methodology/approach: The research was exploratory and quantitative, using data collection through online surveys applied in digital ...

The information and communication technologies (ICT) have significant effects on the market in an increasingly competitive landscape. In the services sector, because of its intangibility, the quality of communication with all stakeholders connected directly to the organizations make all the...

In the last decades, the technological transformations in the field of tourism and hospitality are analysed by researchers in different parts of the globe. This study aimed to map the landscape of the Brazilian scientific production with an emphasis on tourism and Information and Communication...

The performance of the distribution channels is linked to several potential factors that the company has previously analyzed. This market research helps identifying the right channel for the company by evaluating the circumstances surrounding the product and the market. The choice of the channel...

We describe travelers who were evaluated pre-travel to Brazil from March 2008 through July 2010 in the Boston area. Of 599 Brazil travelers, 71%, 58%, and 50% received vaccines for yellow fever (YF), typhoid, and hepatitis A, respectively. Fewer received influenza and hepatitis B vaccines (14%,...