Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2019 Kartoniert (TB)

This book provides an extensive up-to-date overview of the ways in which information and communication technologies (ICTs) can be used to develop tourism and hospitality. The coverage encompasses a wide variety of topics within the field including virtual reality sharing economy and peer-to-peer accommodation social media use hotel technology big data robotics and recommendation systems to name but a few. The content is based on the 2019 ENTER eTourism conference organized in Nicosia Cyprus by the International Federation for Information Technologies and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) - t he leading independent global community for the discussion exchange and development of knowledge on the use and impact of new ICTs in the travel and tourism industry. The book offers a global perspective and rich source of information on important innovations and novel ideas. Though it will prove especially valuable for academics working in the eTourism field it will also be of considerable interest to practitioners and students.