Title:
ETourism : information technology for strategic tourism management
Author:
Buhalis, Dimitrios.
ISBN:
9780582357402
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Harlow, England : Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2003.
Physical Description:
xxviii, 376 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents:
pt. A. The information and communication technologies revolution and strategic management : issues, challenges, trends -- 1. Information and communication technologies : evolution and revolution -- 2. Implications of the ICT revolution for business and strategy -- 3. eTourism : the dynamic interaction of ICTs and tourism -- 4. Demand-driven eTourism -- 5. Supply-driven eTourism -- -- Pt B. ICTs for strategic and operational management in the various sectors of the tourism industry -- 6. Operational management and distribution in eTourism -- 7. eAirlines -- 8. eHospitality -- 9. eTour operators -- 10. eTravel agencies -- 11. eDestinations -- 12. eTourism : systhesis and a vision of the future.
Abstract:
"This book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in business, tourism and hospitality programmes who need to explore how they can use ICTs in a strategic context. It is also anticipated that researchers and practitioners will find it useful and stimulating."--Jacket.