Other measurements include determining the adoption level of a website as an e‐business tool through content analysis (Roney & Özturan, 2006; Küster, 2006) and identifying the factors that affect user satisfaction by using protocol analysis (Essawy, 2006). IT not only can enhance learning experiences and reduce training costs by CAI, it is an important marketing channel for academic institutes and industry recruiting students and staff (Zakrzewski et al., 2005). They generally do not have a clear understanding of how advanced IT can improve their business performance, and thus cannot communicate well with technical experts. A study of emerging tourism features associated with Australian winery websites. Examining e‐relationship marketing features on hotel websites. Managers can, and should, deal with future IT‐related issues by integrating IT into the company's strategic management and business mission. A good website should be inclusive and should cater to the needs of different types of online users, including visually impaired and disabled users (Han & Mills, 2007; Shi, 2006; Williams & Rattray, 2005; Williams, Rattray, & Grimes, 2006). There is little, if any, mutually understandable communication between managers and IT technicians, and it is unlikely that managers have sufficient knowledge to conduct any realistic assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of using IT at work. A study of US and Canadian tourists' perspectives. Chen (2006) proposed a model and listed the major determinants of consumer trust on a travel website. Semantic web technology could be used to create a tourism information system that allows tourists to extract the necessary data through query management facilities (Bergamaschi, Beneventano, Guerra, & Vincini, 2005; Antoniou, Skylogiannis, Bikakis, & Bassiliades, 2005). Tourists' use of restaurant webpages: Is the Internet a critical marketing tool? Mobile technology can also be used for coordination during large festivals, and an enjoyable and useful mobile coordination service motivates staff usage (Lexhagen, Nysveen, & Hem, 2005). Multi‐lingual information searching applications can thus provide comprehensive search results for people who need to search using a keyword in one language and look for a search result in another language (Li & Law, 2007). Web‐based permission marketing: Segmentation for the lodging industry. With the heavy dependency on IT in the hospitality and tourism industries, system failure can have catastrophic consequences (Lu & Law, 2007). It is also imperative for tourism and hospitality businesses to develop internal in‐house IT resources and expertise to facilitate the communication between business managers and IT technicians. eEnabled Internet distribution for small and medium sized hotels: The case of Athens. 5 Howick Place | London | SW1P 1WG. People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read. A good recommender system should merge trust, exploratory browsing, and personal factors to suggest suitable solutions that will meet personal criteria and preferences (Bauernfeind & Zins, 2006). Gambling and the law: An introduction to the law of Internet gambling. Journal of Teaching In Travel & Tourism, 36. The perception of exploratory browsing and trust with recommender websites. These professionals could collect, organize, and retrieve up‐to‐date and relevant technology information from the technical area and relate this information to managers. This article reviews the development of IT usage in the tourism and hospitality industries in the past few years. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our Cookie Policy. Each publication was then further categorized based on its role in the major marketing activities in tourism, as stated by Kotler, Bowen, and Makens (1999). One of the most important components of e‐commence is payment. Projected destination image online: Website content analysis of pictures and text. After careful analysis, the right IT can then be incorporated into the business and be part of a business process re‐engineering exercise that can support the business to maximize its full potential. An easy to remember and relevant domain name could capture the growing market of online consumers. Through the protocol: Culture, magic and GIS in the creation of regional attractiveness. As investment in and the adoption of IT are now indispensable components of the tourism and hospitality business, IT serves as a tool for both enabling and inducing change. Many businesses in hospitality and tourism incorporate information techn… Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management, 27. 3099067 In the Internet era, search engines play an important role in information searching (Ho & Liu, 2005), and the Google search engine in particular is perceived to be the most important tool (Law & Huang, 2006). Hence, the role of the electronic data processing or information systems department should be changed from merely providing technical support to advising senior management on how to adopt IT in an agile way to achieve business goals. IT as a means for enhancing competitive advantage. The tourism and hospitality industries have widely adopted information technology (IT) to reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and most importantly to improve service quality and customer experience. Electronic channels of distribution: Challenges and solutions for hotel operators. Risk management also involves the management of customer data. Virtual reality mapping: IT tools for the divide between knowledge and action in tourism. Computer simulation as a tool for planning and management of visitor use in protected natural areas. The adoption of IT and relationship marketing (RM) could help tourism organizations maintain competitiveness and improve the management of business relationships with customers (Álvarez, Martín, & Casielles, 2007). The Journal of Hospitality Financial Management, 45. Developing information technology proficiencies and fluency in hospitality students. The main aim of the research work is to examine the impact of ICT applications on the hospitality and tourism industry in Nigeria. In particular, only three articles discussed customers' concerns on data privacy. Exploring travel information search behavior beyond common frontiers. To remain competitive, practitioners should explore the potential opportunities emerging through IT, and be proactive in recognizing the capability of technology. DiPietro, Wang, Rompf, and Severt (2007) found that upon arrival, the information that visitors receive can influence their venue decisions. For instance, restaurant managers should also use their websites as a advertisement channel for targeting local clientele, rather than purely to attract tourists. Having a good website not only generates more business opportunities, but also enhances a company's image and supports the interactivity with both institutional and individual customers. Research in hospitality systems and technology. Internet as a distribution channel of travel information: A case study. Storytelling mobile tour guides can thus enhance the tourist experience not only by providing general historical information, but also by including role‐playing games to deepen users' interest (Kim & Schliesser, 2007). Kozak (2007) analyzed travelers from 36 countries to Turkey and concluded that different nationalities require different information sources. Furthermore, Pfaffenberg and Burnett (2007) indicated that the opinions and preference of consumers showed no differences or association in the type of websites they primarily use. Industrial practitioners should also look at customer comments on blogs and discussion forums in order to learn from each other's experience (Peters & Buhalis, 2005). By closing this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies. We use cookies to improve your website experience. Exploring content and design factors associated with convention and visitors bureau web site development: An analysis of recognition by meeting managers. By analyzing the activity log of their company's website, managers can better understand consumer clicking behavior and thus gain a competitive advantage in conducting business (Kamuzora, 2006). Determinants of information systems outsourcing in hotels from the resource‐based view: An empirical study. Baloglu and Pekcan (2006) examined the design and use of marketing elements on the Internet and showed that hotels in Turkey were neither using e‐marketing effectively nor utilizing the Internet to its full potential. An examination of Internet user profiles in the mature tourism market segment in South Africa. For instance, before departure, the availability of information can affect travel planning while later on they may seek reassurance from review sites that they have selected the right products (Lehto, Kim, & Morrison, 2006). After reviewing numerous travel blogs, Yeoman and McMahon‐Beattie (2006) identified 16 trends that will shape the future of an information society—including broadband and mobile Internet access, online marketing, and a cashless gaming culture. Firms often adopt e‐procurement slowly due to a lack of knowledge, skills, and trust, and erroneous risk perceptions (Sigala, 2006). What does the consumer want from a DMO website? To increase web effectiveness, web designers should also consider network limitations, demographics, and the culture and soul of the site (Corfu & Kastenholz, 2005). Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure Science, 30. Branding on the web: Evolving domain name usage among Malaysian hotels. Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, 57. Analysis of e‐commerce and information technology applications in hotels: Business travelers' perceptions. This technique can have great benefits for tourism marketers to understand consumer behavior while at the destination and to develop strategies for creating tourism experiences. Online mass customization: The case of promoting heritage tourist websites. Travel blogs and the implications for destination marketing. Additionally, various researchers have proposed models to enhance the marketing effectiveness of tourism websites. Computerized yield management systems can help managers increase their revenue and yields to improve profitability and financial performance (Emeksiz, Gursoy, & Icoz, 2006). The effect of prior destination experience on online information search behavior. Social software practices on the Internet. Hilton Worldwid… More strategically, IT is gradually reshaping the fundamental structure of industry and society (Buhalis, 1998, 2003). Most the hospitality and tourism industries in Nigeria are very big, people might come to those places without having a good time; some might end up not being served. A study of the impact of personal innovativeness on online travel shopping behavior—A case study of Korean travelers. This is evident by the ubiquitous presence of IT systems that work cooperatively to assist managers to deliver quality service to their customers and to enhance operational efficiency and control costs. Users of hotel web site reservation systems: A demographic profile. Hotel IT managers should not only consider external security (the Internet), but should also concern themselves with internal network security. Web designers should also consider culture and language as a factor affecting the success of a website (Kale, 2006). The changes wrought by technology are far-reaching, and affect every aspect of our 21st century lifestyles. Travel agent vs Internet: What influences travel consumer choices? Lau and McKercher (2006) used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to track the tourists' movement pattern within a destination. The website design and Internet site marketing practices of upscale and luxury hotels in Turkey. U.S. travelers' healthy‐living attitudes' impacts on their travel information environment. Knowing what has occurred in the past few years can help researchers better predict and plan for future development. It is generally agreed that IT can assist both students and professionals to learn effectively (Connolly & Lee, 2006; Downey & DeVeau, 2005; Feinstein, Dalbor, & McManus, 2007). Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Technologies is an attractive book that presents the strategic information technology needed to achieve long-term success in the hospitality and the tourism industry. Technology adoption is thus a complex process that can be affected by several internal and external factors. Promotion on the Internet is generally regarded as being cost effective. This work will therefore be of use for readers in better understanding recent IT applications in tourism and hospitality from different perspectives. Choi, Lehto, and O'Leary (2007) stated that customers prefer information content to vary across different levels on Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) websites, and that their information needs and behavior change at different stages of travel. They found that managers basically understand that IT can improve organizational efficiency, but believe that there are barriers to the adoption of new technologies, including the cost of adoption, lack of information sources, and lack of strategy within management (Cobanoglu, Demirer, Kepeci, & Sipahioglu, 2006). Information Technology has played an important role in the hospitality and tourism industry over the last decade. These publications were grouped into the three main categories—namely customers, technological development, and suppliers, which Buhalis and Law (2008) argued represent the industry stakeholders. Consumers of different gender, age, nationality, educational background, and lifestyle display different search patterns (Kim, Lehto, & Morrison, 2007; Hallab & Gursoy, 2006). To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds to upgrade your browser. Post‐purchase evaluation of China's star‐rated hotel service quality: A content analysis of guest reviews on third party hotel booking websites. Several studies have focused on Internet usage in terms of attitudes and perceptions toward Internet implementation in the lodging industry (Garau Vadell, 2005; Ayeh, 2006), the integration of the sales process and web‐based marketing tools by marketing professionals (Gregory, Kline, & Breiter, 2005), and the planning and implementing of websites among small‐ and medium‐sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs; Sellitto & Burgess, 2007). A yield management model for five‐star hotels: Computerized and non‐computerized implementation. Testing position effects and copy to increase web page visits. Exploring perceptions of US state tourism organizations' web advertising effectiveness. Building a tourism information provider with the MOMIS system. The rapid development of IT in the past couple of decades has underscored the importance of understanding historical patterns and predicting future trends. Destination image and visit intention among members of Yahoo!—Taiwan's travel communities: An online survey approach. Compared with the situation in 1997, the adoption of IT among hotels has substantially enhanced the areas of customer service and operational effectiveness, rather than merely replacing paper systems (Law & Jogaratnam, 2005). Tourists generally look for a high volume of information when they travel, especially when visiting cultural sites. Comparing mail and web‐based survey distribution methods: Results of surveys to leisure travel retailers. The Internet and the occidental tourist: An analysis of Taiwan's tourism websites from the perspective of western tourists. Technology has benefitted hospitality organizations and their customers that have an information strategy angle. The customer booking decision model proposed by Chen and Schwartz (2006) confirmed that knowledge of demand influences willingness to book. Research on information technology in the hospitality industry. All this thanks to an increasingly integrated relationship between tourism and technology, which has changed this sector in a thousand different ways. Websites, blogs, online advertising, social media, online ordering and information repositories all help convince customers to choose a location or business. Ho and Lee (2007) proposed a 5‐factor scale including information quality, security, website functionality, customer relationships, and responsiveness to measure e‐travel service quality. Effect of transaction trust on e‐commerce relationships between travel agencies. Aims & Scope. Part Ten: Technology Application in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Niche Tourism Chapter 20: Application of Tracking Tools in Tourism and Hospitality Management Chapter 21: Value of Technology Application at Cultural Heritage Sites: Insights from Italy The importance of information asymmetry in customers' booking decisions: A cautionary tale from the Internet. The accessibility of Queensland visitor information centres' websites. After travelers have returned home, they often like to share and exchange their travel experience. Although environmental concerns have been raised in the travel industry, many managers are not willing to deal with them due to resource constraints. Hotel database marketing in Asia: Towards an object‐oriented approach. From social media to smart phones and automatic check-ins, Information and Communication Technology effects even the smallest areas of the industry. Introduction. Although the act of standardizing for different players is a seemingly impossible mission, Dell'Erba, Fodor, Höpken, and Werthner (2005) set up a virtual interoperable network that allows data exchange through a system translation mechanism in a seamless way to show how interoperability might be achieved. The adoption of e‐procurement, for example, can enhance operational effectiveness, but can also be a disaster if the implementation lacks preparation. The study on the impact of ICT applications on the hospitality and tourism industry came up with research questions so as to ascertain the above stated objectives. Complex systems, information technologies, and tourism: A network point of view. Location‐based information and services are not only convenient for tourists, but can also be made available for residents to enhance local cohesion, and support the interactivity between the community and the industry (Edwards, Blythe, Scott, & Weihong‐Guo, 2006). An exploratory evaluation of rural tourism websites. Having analyzed the content of 215 articles, websites apparently play an important role in marketing. A study of hotel information technology applications. Understanding consumer behavior and especially consumer information search behavior, can help industrial managers to develop, optimize search engine, and customize their websites to meet the needs of their customers. An exploratory study examining information technology adoption and implementation in full‐service restaurant firms. With more hotels introducing loyalty programs and promotional campaigns, customers are required to register online through specific websites. According to Kotler et al. For instance, Law and Liang (2005) compared China‐based and U.S.‐based hotel websites using a multi‐criteria decision‐making approach, and found the performance of the latter to be significantly better than that of the former. 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