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.
