E- tourism

Irene Cheng Chu Chan; Rob Law

doi:10.4324/9780367817534-14

E- tourism

Irene Cheng Chu Chan, Rob Law

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Abstract

This chapter analyzes the origin and growth of e-tourism, or internet-enabled tourism. It looks at the technologies that have reshaped the tourism industry, giving rise to a new business model, online travel agencies, as well as the adoption of artificial intelligence. It also addresses key issues and debates, such as the impacts on consumer behavior and demand, business functions such as intermediaries, and marketing. The chapter concludes by turning to the spatial implications of this transformation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Geographies of the Internet
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Inc.
Pages	186-198
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9781000740660
ISBN (Print)	9780367420420
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367817534-14
Publication status	Published - 27 Jul 2020

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