The construction of this research was developed to reflect the way information and communication technologies (ICT) have transformed the tourist distribution channel. This phenomenon has caused, in the first place, the direct interaction between tourists and tourism operators and, second, the...
Author(s)
Vázquez Loaiza, J. P.; Pérez-Torres, A.; Díaz Contreras, K. M.
Publisher
MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Sustainability, 2019, 11, 17,
Purpose: The rapid digital transformation (DX) that airlines experienced during the past decade has been proven to be the driving force of significant benefits for the airlines when it comes to cost reduction, branding and revenue opportunities when passengers purchase tickets and ancillaries...
Author(s)
Katsoni, V.; Poulaki, I.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing, Bingley, UK
Citation
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, 2021, 12, 2, pp 254-270
This book offers a comprehensive outlook of how information technology (IT) has been and should be implemented in the travel and tourism industry, the challenges associated with the implementation of information technology and the impacts generated from this implementation. The content in this...
Author(s)
Benckendorff, P. J.; Xiang, Z.; Sheldon, P. J.
ISBN
2019 CAB International (H ISBN 9781786393432)
This paper examines how information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly the internet, have been applied in China's tourism industry. Primary data were collected from 45 tourist organizations including airlines, hotels, tour operators, visitor attractions and tourism authorities. Key ...
Author(s)
Ma XiaoQiu [Ma, X. Q. J. ]; Buhalis, D.; Song HaiYan
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Wien, Wien, Austria
Citation
Information and communication technologies in tourism 2003: Proceedings of the International Conference in Helsinki, Finland, 2003, 2003, pp 345-354
Disintermediation, which refers to dealing with customers directly through the e-booking platform, has been gradually embraced by travel product suppliers in recent years to avoid high distribution costs of the intermediaries. Additionally, the ever-increasing number of mobile users has encouraged...
Author(s)
Chan YuFai; Law, R.; Ma Jing
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press, College Station, USA
Citation
e-Review of Tourism Research, 2020, 17, 5, pp 799-807
The intersection of tourism and information technology (IT) is the focus of this book, which is designed for students of tourism and hospitality and for industry professionals. This second edition has been comprehensively revised and extended, taking into account the many changes that have occurred ...
Author(s)
Benckendorff, P. J.; Sheldon, P. J.; Fesenmaier, D. R.
ISBN
2014 CABI (H ISBN 9781780641850)
This paper presents the 2014 health recommendations for travellers. It includes: vaccination against cholera, Japanese encephalitis, tickborne encephalitis, yellow fever, typhoid, seasonal influenza, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, invasive meningococcal disease, rabies, rotavirus, measles and...
Publisher
Institut de Veille Sanitaire, Saint-Maurice, France
Citation
Bulletin Épidémiologique Hebdomadaire, 2014, No.16/17, pp 264-311
Transport infrastructure plays an important role in moving tourists to and between destinations. In this study, we investigate the spatial spillover effects of transport improvements on regional tourism growth. Using panel data from 337 Chinese prefecture-level regions from 2007 to 2016, we...
Author(s)
Tian FengJun; Yang Yang; Jiang Lan
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Tourism Economics, 2022, 28, 5, pp 1416-1432
This chapter examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in tourism, concentrating on their use in the private sector to support key business functions including marketing. Applications of ICTs in airlines, the lodging industry, tour operators, travel agencies and...
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
The management of tourism, 2005, pp 232-245
The rapid development of the Internet has provided travellers the opportunity to search and compare travel-related products. Meanwhile, airlines are adopting online pricing strategies to expand their target market shares. Nevertheless, limited attention has been paid on assisting airlines in...
Author(s)
Lee YunEui; Sun, S.; Law, R.; Zhong LiNa
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press, College Station, USA
Citation
e-Review of Tourism Research, 2020, 17, 5, pp 722-736