Future Trends in Tourism Information Technology
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Chapter 13
The Future of Information
Technology and Tourism
Chapter 13 Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter you should be able to:
1.
Identify the
technological developments
that will affect
the future of the travel industry
2.
Understand the
relationships
between the development of
various information technologies, the traveler and the tourism
industry
3.
Apply this understanding to
anticipate the strategic,
operational and structural changes
that will impact on
tourism
Key Concepts
virtuous cycle of technology use
big data
convergence
digital elasticity
hybridization
nanotechnology
open systems
sensory marketing
technology-supported networks
the singularity
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Use
Impact
Satisfaction
Figure 13.1
Virtuous Cycle of Technology Use in Travel
Trends in Tourism Information Technologies
1.
Ubiquitous artificial intelligence (AI)
2.
Fragmentation of information
3.
Digital elasticity
4.
Storytelling
5.
The empowered digital traveler
6.
Big data and analytics
7.
Smart machines
8.
Material technologies
9.
Open systems
10.
Convergence
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Discussion Questions
1.
What are the key forces of change in society as we face the
next decade? How do they relate to the travel industry and its
use of IT?
2.
What is in a virtuous cycle? What are the ‘actors’ that
comprise the virtuous cycle and how do they relate to each
other in shaping travelers use of the Internet? How do the
actions differ between each of the actors? How does this
relate to use of Internet by the travel industry? Last, how do
these two actors influence the products developed by
technology firms?
3.
Ten trends were identified that will shape the future of the
travel industry. Are these short term or long term trends?
Which are more important? Discuss in detail how these trends
affect travelers and the travel industry.
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Discussion Questions
4.
What role will IT play in shaping how travelers use the
Internet in the future? How do tourism organizations
adjust to these changes?
5.
We have briefly discussed the concept of a technological
singularity. Conduct your own research to learn more
about this idea. What are the implications for travel, and
indeed for humankind?
6.
What do see are the dangers of ‘fake news’ to the tourism
industry? Explain why and what if any measures can be
taken to mitigate these dangers.
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Useful Websites
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Explore the future of information technology in the tourism industry through key concepts, trends, and discussion questions. Learn about the impact of technological developments on travelers, the travel industry, and product innovation.
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3rdEdition Tourism Information Technology PIERRE J. BENCKENDORFF ZHENG XIANG PAULINE J. SHELDON
Chapter 13 The Future of Information Technology and Tourism
Chapter 13 Learning Objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Identify the technological developments that will affect the future of the travel industry 2. Understand the relationships between the development of various information technologies, the traveler and the tourism industry 3. Apply this understanding to anticipate the strategic, operational and structural changes that will impact on tourism
Key Concepts virtuous cycle of technology use big data convergence digital elasticity hybridization nanotechnology open systems sensory marketing technology-supported networks the singularity 4
Use Satisfaction Impact Figure 13.1 Virtuous Cycle of Technology Use in Travel
Trends in Tourism Information Technologies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Convergence Ubiquitous artificial intelligence (AI) Fragmentation of information Digital elasticity Storytelling The empowered digital traveler Big data and analytics Smart machines Material technologies Open systems 6
Discussion Questions 1. What are the key forces of change in society as we face the next decade? How do they relate to the travel industry and its use of IT? What is in a virtuous cycle? What are the actors that comprise the virtuous cycle and how do they relate to each other in shaping travelers use of the Internet? How do the actions differ between each of the actors? How does this relate to use of Internet by the travel industry? Last, how do these two actors influence the products developed by technology firms? Ten trends were identified that will shape the future of the travel industry. Are these short term or long term trends? Which are more important? Discuss in detail how these trends affect travelers and the travel industry. 2. 3. 7
Discussion Questions 4. What role will IT play in shaping how travelers use the Internet in the future? How do tourism organizations adjust to these changes? 5. We have briefly discussed the concept of a technological singularity. Conduct your own research to learn more about this idea. What are the implications for travel, and indeed for humankind? 6. What do see are the dangers of fake news to the tourism industry? Explain why and what if any measures can be taken to mitigate these dangers. 8
Useful Websites Google Glass x.company/glass Tourism Australia www.tourism.australia.com Tripit.com www.tripit.com Smarter Planet www.ibm.com/smarterplanet Tourism Futures www.tourism-futures.org SMART Tourism www.smarttourism.org 9
