Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism
0
2024-2025
01011179
Área Científica do Menor
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical lessons.
Learning Outcomes
To recognize the importance and extent of use of ICT in Tourism;
To understand ICT as an essential tool in strategies definition and in tourism decision process;
To analyse trends and developments in ICT applied to tourism;
To identify technological solutions to support tourism;
To understand the added value benefits of using ICT in Tourism;
To question the importance of ICT in operational and strategic management of touristic projects.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
The links between ICT and Tourism;
Examples of ICT applied to Tourism;
New contours of Tourism as a result of ICT recent developments;
ICT and new distribution channels for products of tourism.
Assessment Methods
Final Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
Buhalis, D. (2003) - Tourism – Information technology for strategic tourism management, Prentice Hall, Harlow, UK.
Inkpen, G. (1998) - Information Technology for Travel and Tourism, Addison Wesley Logman, Essex UK.
Sheldon, P. (1997) – Tourism Information Technology, CA International, Wallingford, UK.
Werthner, H. and Klein, S. (1999) – Information Technology and Tourism – A Challenging Relationship, Springer, Wien and New York.