Tourism Informatics

Author : Sharda, Nalin
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1605668192
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism Informatics: Visual Travel Recommender Systems, Social Communities, and User Interface Design written by Sharda, Nalin and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents innovative research being conducted into Travel Recommender Systems, travel related on-line communities, and their user interface design"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Tokuro Matsuo
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662472279
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism Informatics written by Tokuro Matsuo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces new trends of theory and practice of information technologies in tourism. The book does not handle only the fundamental contribution, but also discusses innovative and emerging technologies to promote and develop new generation tourism informatics theory and their applications. Some chapters are concerned with data analysis, web technologies, social media and their case studies. Travel information on the web provided by travelers is very useful for other travelers make their travel plan. A chapter in this book proposes a method for interactive retrieval of information on accommodation facilities to support travelling customers in their travel preparations. Also an adaptive user interface for personalized transportation guidance system is proposed. Another chapter in this book shows a novel support system for the collaborative tourism planning by using the case reports that are collected via Internet. Also, a system for recommending hotels for the users is proposed and evaluated. Other chapters are concerned with recommendation, personalization and other emerging technologies.

Author : Jennifer Raga
Publisher : Society Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781774072080
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tourism Informatics written by Jennifer Raga and published by Society Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism Informatics discusses about tourism definition, different types of tourism, the importance of tourism in economies of developing countries. It also includes the concept of evolution of e-tourism, new business opportunities created by e-tourism industry. The advantages and disadvantages of e-tourism and the future of e-tourism have also been discussed. The readers are informed about the impact of technology in travel industry, the significance of technology in travel industry, different technological trends arising in the travel industry and other related aspects. The role of social media in tourism, its importance and how social media helps in tourism marketing have also been discussed. This book also discusses about how technology is a boon in hotel and accommodation industry, importance of technology in the hotel and accommodation industry, improving guest experience through technology.

Author : Çeltek, Evrim
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799819906
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Smart Technology Applications in the Tourism Industry written by Çeltek, Evrim and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s modernized society, certain technologies have become more applicable within many professional fields and are much easier to implement. This includes the tourism industry, where smart technology has provided a range of new marketing possibilities including more effective sales tactics and delivering a more personalized customer experience. As the scope of business analytics continues to expand, professionals need research on the various applications of smart technology within the field of tourism. The Handbook of Research on Smart Technology Applications in the Tourism Industry is an essential reference source that discusses the use of intelligent systems in tourism as well as their influence on consumer relationships. Featuring research on topics such as digital advertising, wearable technology, and consumer behavior, this book is ideally designed for travel agents, tour developers, restaurateurs, hotel managers, tour directors, airlines, marketers, researchers, managers, hospitality professionals, policymakers, business strategists, researchers, academicians, and students seeking coverage on the use of smart technologies in tourism.

Author : Bielenia-Grajewska, Magdalena
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522529314
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Innovative Perspectives on Tourism Discourse written by Bielenia-Grajewska, Magdalena and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of linguistic optimization methods in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry has improved customer service and business strategies within the field. It provides an opportunity for tourists to explore another culture, building tolerance and overall exposure to different ways of life. Innovative Perspectives on Tourism Discourse is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the role of language and linguistics in the travel industry. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as intercultural communication, adventure travel, and tourism marketing, this publication is an ideal resource for linguists, managers, researchers, economists, and professionals interested in emerging developments in tourism and travel.

Author : Arch G. Woodside
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787430073
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality Research written by Arch G. Woodside and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters in this volume provide tools and evidence useful for deep understanding of tourists’ buying, consumption, and being through examinations of consumers’ self-descriptions of personal markers of their trip configurations.

Author : Alessandro Inversini
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331928231X
Total Pages : 792 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2016 written by Alessandro Inversini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers presented in this volume advance the state-of-the-art research on digital marketing and social media, mobile computing and responsive web design, semantic technologies and recommender systems, augmented and virtual reality, electronic distribution and online travel reviews, MOOC and eLearning, eGovernment and sharing economy. This book covers the most significant areas contributed by prominent scholars from around the world and is suitable for both academics and practitioners who are interested in the latest developments in eTourism.

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Publisher : Varna University of Management
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book European Journal of Tourism Research written by and published by Varna University of Management. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European Journal of Tourism Research is an academic 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 tourism management, tourism marketing, sociology, psychology, tourism geography, political sciences, mathematics, tourism statistics, tourism anthropology, culture, information technologies in tourism 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.

Author : Zheng Xiang
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030486524
Total Pages : 1976 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of e-Tourism written by Zheng Xiang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 1976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466665440
Total Pages : 1655 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 1655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over generations, human society has woven a rich tapestry of culture, art, architecture, and history, personified in artifacts, monuments, and landmarks arrayed across the globe. Individual communities are looking to exploit these local treasures for the benefit of the travelers who come to see them. Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications considers the effect of cultural heritage and destinations of interest on the global economy from the viewpoints of both visitor and host. This broadly-focused, multi-volume reference will provide unique insights for travelers, business leaders, sightseers, cultural preservationists, and others interested in the unique variety of human ingenuity and innovation around the world.