Technology crisis management in Mainland China : a study of hotels in Hangzhou

S. Lu, Chun Hung Roberts Law

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Abstract

In order to remain competitive, hotels have to apply information technology (IT) to enhance the quality of their services and improve customer satisfaction. The widespread adoption of IT-assisted hotel operations and management, however, also means that hotels are at a higher risk of failure in IT. Such a potential problem is potentially acute in the hotel industry in mainland China (hereafter known as China), an emerging travel destination. This article reports on a study that investigated IT crisis management in four different star-rated hotels in Hangzhou, one of China's most popular tourist destinations. The study found that IT problems could have a long-standing effect on the entire hotel industry. This article should, therefore, be of interest to readers seeking a better understanding of technology crisis management in China's hotel industry.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-159
Number of pages7
JournalInformation technology in hospitality
Volume4
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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