Internet Diffusion in the Hospitality Industry

2011 ◽  
pp. 2200-2204
Author(s):  
Anatália Saraiva Martins Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Business Meetings ◽  
New Information ◽  
Basic Functions

Tourism is the most important industry in the world in terms of the numbers of employees and its effect on the social and economical development of a region or country. Holjevac (2003) believes that, by the year 2050, tourism will by far be the largest industry worldwide, with 2 billion tourists and US$24 billion in domestic and international receipts. Moreover, the major tourist destinations will be India, China, Indonesia, and Brazil. The use of information technologies for basic functions— conferences, business meetings in distant places, training, designed routes and airlines, reservations and tickets purchased through computer systems, tourist shops, restaurants—is becoming usual in tourism. All these services have led tourist companies to adopt more updated methods in order to increase competition. Consumers, who are already becoming familiar with new technologies, demand more flexible, interactive, and specialized products and services, bringing new management techniques from the intelligent use of IT used to accomplish tour company business processes (Buhalis, 2000). The hotels depend progressively on the resources of new information technology to follow and update the tools which allow an efficient development of activities in each section of the company, leading to better results for its management (Mendes-Filho & Ramos, 2003a). To Phillips and Moutinho (1998), information technology (IT) is one of the critical factors of success in the hotel industry. According to studies and data, the use of technological tools will allow a bigger competitiveness for hotels (Cline, 1999). Technology will be the catalyst of change, a source of growing connectivity and one of the most important factors in distinguishing success among hotel companies. Few issues have greater importance to the business of hospitality than the technological decisions that will be made in the coming years (Buhalis, 2000; Mendes-Filho & Ramos, 2004; Olsen & Connoly, 2000). The hotel industry is one of the most important kinds of Web commerce. The data shows that all major companies linked to the tourism industry (hotels, agencies, air companies, and rentals) possess some kind of e-commerce activity through the Web (O’Connor, 1999; Scottish Executive, 2000; Werthner & Klein, 1999).

scholarly journals Improving the efficiency of human resources with the use of new technologies and reorganization process

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Arben Tërstena ◽  
Arta Jashari Goga ◽  
Bujar Jashari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Impact

Information technology (IT) as a structural factor and instrument transforms the architecture of organizations, business processes, and communication which is increasingly integrated into human resource management (HRM). It is an important part of the human resources work process. IT is designed to support HR professionals at all stages of management. This paper is focused on analyzing how information technology affects the improvement of human resource efficiency. The survey was conducted in private enterprises in Ferizaj, region (Kosovo), through questionnaires. Twenty employees/managers of manufacturing enterprises were surveyed who were well informed about the role of human resources in general and the impact on the efficiency of information technology. The results of the empirical study show that the use of new information technology improves the efficiency of HR and enhances the performance of the enterprise.

scholarly journals INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ENGAGEMENT, HYPE) - A VOLUNTARY ROAD LEADING TO CONTROL ON THE INTERNET...?!

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1(82)) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
O. Dvoryankin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
The Internet ◽  
New Information

The article presents a study of new information technologies (engagement and hype). The forms and methods of involving people in the Internet space are presented, in which some people are offered new technologies for development, self-improvement, study, business, communication, and others are offered an "information prison". The options that allow everyone to determine their own way in the Internet space are presented either.  

scholarly journals Library Service Innovation Based on New Information Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Congming Liu ◽  
Tianfang Dou ◽  
Hong Zhou ◽  
Bei Zhang ◽  
Chengyu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Service ◽  
New Information ◽  
The University ◽  
Interactive Experience

The development of new information technologies changes and affects the services in libraries. In this article, taking the interactive experience space “Tsinghua Impression” as an example, the authors analyzed the application of many new technologies in the information resource construction and information service of library and explained how to use multimedia, touch screens, 3D, and other technologies to enhance collections and services. They probed the new information technologies to promote the service innovation of the library in order to provide reference for the service innovation of the university libraries.

On Introducing New Information Technologies in Jurisprudence

2019 ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Mitin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Legal Services ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Creative Work ◽  
Electronic Trading ◽  
New Information ◽  
Legal Space

The article discusses the possibilities of automation of legal activities. Special attention is paid to the new branch of the business LegalTech, which allows providing legal services using information technology. Some projects in this area are briefly described: FreshDoc document designer, VideoContract app, and electronic trading platforms such as Legal Space and Pravoved.Ru. Although the legal community is not quite ready to work in such conditions, higher education institutions are already reforming their curricula, developing disciplines that allow gaining professional competence in introducing technologies that automate legal work, and so on. The author, in turn, offers using chat bots in legal clinics, gives examples of new disciplines for master’s degree programs, considers the idea of passing final examinations outside universities in certification centers, etc. It is emphasized that in jurisprudence there are a lot of typical situations in which typical decisions need to be made, and here artificial intelligence will be a good helper, and scientists will have more time to undertake a comprehensive analysis of law. Thus, even with the advent of new technologies, the creative work of lawyers will always be in demand.

Prospects for the development of normmaking using information technologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
A.B. Sadvakasov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
New Information ◽  
Rule Making ◽  
Consistent Approach

A consistent approach to improving the quality of draft of normative legal acts contributes to the development of socio-economic relations in the country, reducing bureaucratic procedures and generally improves public administration. The quality of rule-making and its effectiveness largely determine the implementtion of a particular state policy task. Kazakhstan has created all conditions for the development of legislation and its improvement. Moreover, measures are being taken to introduce new information technologies to adjust existing legal norms. The article describes the existing system of state rulemaking, as well as the prospects for using new technologies.

scholarly journals THE TRENDS OF INTRODUCTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES INTO DOCUMENTATION PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN TERMS OF SOCIETY INFORMATION

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesia S. Herasymiuk
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Process Management ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Document Management ◽  
Electronic Document ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Electronic Document Management ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Impact

The information, like human resources, capital, materials and technology, is one of the main resources used by the institution. Due to its increasing significance in today's society of informatization, more attention is paid to the methods of managing document processes based on documenting and documenting technologies, as well as the active use of computer technology and information technologies. Therefore, due to insufficient number of domestic works on the topic, the theory and practice of document management, in particular using the latest information technologies, is an actual and perspective direction of scientific research. The article deals with the concept of «documentation processes management».The urgency of the need of new information technologies implementation into the field of documentation support and their efficiency in administrative work has been highlighted. The objective of the study. To analyze the leading tendencies of introduction of the newest technologies in management of documentation processes in the conditions of information society. The tasks of the study are following: to disclose the content of the concept “document management”; to trace the impact of transition to electronic document management on the effectiveness of working with documents in institutions; to describe the main advantages of electronic document management systems for working with electronic documents. The results of the study confirmed that due to the continuous increase in the number of information the traditional methods of managing of documentation processes become ineffective. In terms of informatization of the society, the innovative information technologies are rapidly developing, which are rapidly being implemented into the field of documentation procedures.

Employee Behavioral Intentions in Adopting Information Technology

2013 ◽  
pp. 73-87
Author(s):  
Anastasia A. Katou ◽  
Margarita A. Vogiatzi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Employee Attitudes ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Managerial Experience ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the impact of perceived information technology (IT) beliefs on behavioural intention to use IT. The study is based on a national sample of 18 organisations from the private hotel industry in Greece, and on data obtained from 215 employees. The statistical method employed is structural equation modelling. The findings of the study suggest that employee attitudes positively and fully mediate the relationship between perceived IT beliefs and behavioural intention to use IT. Furthermore, it suggests that this relationship is influenced by individual factors such as task-technology fit, self-efficacy, individual contingencies, and social factors such as subjective norm. Finally, the study argues that women, younger people, well-educated employees, and people with managerial experience are keen in adopting new technologies in the hotel industry in Greece.

Green, Sustainable, or Clean

2013 ◽  
pp. 384-396
Author(s):  
Albena Antonova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Human Life ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Resource Extraction ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Green It ◽  
Discussion Section

Since antiquity, human activity and technological innovations endanger environmental balance. Any new technology generates more business activity, leading to increased resource extraction and waste and directly menacing natural ecosystems. As a result, technological progress and economic growth are based on unsustainable practices. In the last few decades, ICT has accelerated and globalized business activity and many problems emerged as scarcity of natural resources, global warming, and population growth are only few of them. For less than 20 years, information technologies made the world smaller and smarter. ICT transformed all aspects of human life including business processes and practices, communication, logistics and transportation, learning, entertainment, commerce, and many others. The present research aims to outline some of the challenges to new technologies and IT/IS practices. It proposes a practice-oriented framework for adoption of green IT/IS strategy in companies. While literature is dominated by specific technological issues, businesses still miss the general vision of sustainable/green/clean technologies and how to adopt green IT/IS. Therefore, the discussion section of this chapter proposes an analysis of wider practices and initiatives leading to green IT/IS.

Survey of Information Technologies in the User Environment

2015 ◽  
pp. 84-119
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Interactive Tools ◽  
New Information ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Digital Formats

Along with the shift from print to digital formats, information technologies are significantly affecting today’s libraries. New technologies and concepts such as mobile devices, social networking sites, communication and interactive tools, and other Internet technologies are changing how libraries serve their patrons as well as how users interact with libraries and each other. Each technology has impacted the library user and the user environment so much so that today’s library is said to be everywhere. Wherever the user can go with their mobile device and access the Internet, and therefore the library OPAC, it can functionally be said that they are at the library, for the collection, user services, and library databases is where the library is located, not the brick and mortar structure. This increased access also raises concerns over online information security and privacy, and the conscious Internet user needs to be aware of the dangers and take the necessary steps to mitigate them. The concept of change is another element of these new information technologies—embracing it, for technology is always changing as new ideas spark new revolutions in development and libraries must change along with them. All information institutions must learn to ride these waves of change instead of being pulled along, half drowning, by the undertow. Learning to both integrate and inform patrons on how best to use these technologies becomes an important part of being an information expert. Surveyed in this chapter is a selection of those important and driving technologies and changes.

Information Management Systems in the Supply Chain

2017 ◽  
pp. 469-485
Author(s):  
Maria José Sousa ◽  
Rui Cruz ◽  
Ivo Dias ◽  
Carla Caracol
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Information Management Systems

This chapter analyzes the importance of technologies as drivers for managing supply chains. The focus will be on the advantages of the use of information technologies to improve company's efficiency to be competitive and for the reduction of costs, improvement of operations, improvement of relationships with customers, suppliers and partners, shortening of delivering times, streamlining and optimization of business processes and operations. The use of new technologies contributes to improve efficiency of supply chain management: raw material suppliers, component manufacturers, finished product manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Technologies allow an integrated approach to planning, control and monitoring of product flows, from suppliers to end users. They aim at improve customer service at reduced overall costs, and leads to the development of important relationships with logistics providers, suppliers, and customers in order to enhance information exchange and the coordination of business activities, which are the key advantages of an integrated supply chain with the collaboration among all the participants in the value chain.

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