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This book brings together cutting edge research and applications of social media and related technologies, their uses by consumers and businesses in travel, tourism and hospitality. The first section addresses topical issues related to how social media influence the operations and strategies of tourism firms and help them enhance tourism experiences: open innovation, crowdsourcing, service-dominant logic, value co-creation, value co-destruction and augmented reality. The second section of the book looks at new applications of social media for marketing purposes in a variety of tourism-related sectors, addressing crowd-sourced campaigns, customer engagement and influencer marketing. The third section uses case studies and new methodologies to analyze travel review posting and consumption behaviors as well as the impact of social media on traveller perceptions and attitudes, with a focus on collaborative consumption and sharing economy accommodation. Finally, the fourth section focuses on hot topics and issues related to the analysis, interpretation and use of online information and user-generated content for deriving business intelligence and enhancing business decision-making. Written by an international body of well-known researchers, this book uses fresh theoretical lenses, perspectives and methodological approaches to look at the practical implications of social media for tourism suppliers, destinations, tourism policy makers and researchers alike. For these reasons, it will be a valuable resource for students, managers and academics with an interest in information and communication technologies, marketing for tourism and hospitality, and travel and transportation management.
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Genre |
: Science |
Author |
: Marianna Sigala |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Release |
: 2017-07-20 |
File |
: 341 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781317185130 |
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Social media is fundamentally changing the way travellers and tourists search, find, read and trust, as well as collaboratively produce information about tourism suppliers and tourism destinations. Presenting cutting-edge theory, research and case studies investigating Web 2.0 applications and tools that transform the role and behaviour of the new generation of travellers, this book also examines the ways in which tourism organisations reengineer and implement their business models and operations, such as new service development, marketing, networking and knowledge management. Written by an international group of researchers widely known for their expertise in the field of the Internet and tourism, chapters include applications and case studies in various travel, tourism and leisure sectors.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Business & Economics |
Author |
: Evangelos Christou |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Release |
: 2016-04-01 |
File |
: 298 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781317053798 |
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Tourists frequently rely on social networks to provide information about a product or destination as a decision support tool to make adequate decisions in the process of planning a trip. In this digital environment, tourists share their travel experiences, impressions, emotions, special moments, and opinions about an assortment of tourist services like hotels, restaurants, airlines, and car rental services, all of which contribute to the online reputation of a tourist destination. The Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector is a fundamental reference source that provides vital theoretical frameworks and the latest innovative empirical research findings of online social media in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as e-business, mobile marketing, and smart tourism, this publication explores user-generated content and the methods of mobile strategies. This book is ideally designed for tour developers, travel agents, restaurateurs, hotel management, tour directors, entrepreneurs, social media analysts, managers, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students.
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Genre |
: Business & Economics |
Author |
: Ramos, Célia M.Q. |
Publisher |
: IGI Global |
Release |
: 2019-12-27 |
File |
: 477 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781799819486 |
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The global tourism industry stands at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges that demand immediate attention. Despite its undeniable economic significance, the sector has weathered various crises, prompting a critical reevaluation of its traditional modus operandi. Decision-makers grapple with the urgent need for a transformative approach, questioning how best to navigate the complex web of issues threatening the industry's stability. The convergence of evolving tourist behaviors, uncertainties related to new trends, and the escalating pressure for sustainability creates a pressing need for collaborative, tech-driven strategies to reshape the future of tourism management. Social Media Strategies for Tourism Interactivity emerges as a pivotal resource in this tumultuous landscape. Within the pages of this book, a strategic guide unfolds for decision-makers seeking to thrive in the face of challenges. By delving into the current trends of cooperative competition among traditional micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (TSMEs), the book advocates for a transformative approach that leverages technological advancements and digitalization. It explores how these strategies can lead to more efficient resource utilization, rapid adaptation to changing tourism demands, and a sustainable balance that aligns with contemporary concerns. In the context of rapid change, this book becomes an essential tool, offering practical and visionary solutions for the substantial challenges of the tourism industry.
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Genre |
: Business & Economics |
Author |
: Ramos, Célia M.Q. |
Publisher |
: IGI Global |
Release |
: 2024-04-15 |
File |
: 367 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9798369309612 |
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This book describes ongoing developments in social media within the tourism and hospitality sector, highlighting impacts on both the demand and the supply side. It offers a combination of theory and practice, with discussion of real-life business experiences. The book is divided into three parts, the first of which provides an overview of recent trends in social media and user-generated content, clarifies concepts that are often used in an overlapping way and examines the “digitization of word of mouth” via online networks. The second part analyzes the impacts that social media can have on traveler behavior for each step in the travel process and also on suppliers, highlighting opportunities, threats and strategies. In the third part of the book, future potential trends deriving from the mobile marketing technologies are explored and possible methods for social monitoring by means of key performance indicators are examined. It is considered how engaging customers and prospects by means of social media might increase customer loyalty, foster electronic word-of-mouth communication, and consequently have important effects on corporate sales and revenues. The discussion encompasses methods to measure company performance on each of the social media in order to understand the optimal mix that will support and improve business strategies.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Business & Economics |
Author |
: Roberta Minazzi |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Release |
: 2014-11-01 |
File |
: 178 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9783319051826 |
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Digital marketing and online social media platforms have become the cornerstones to the success of places and accommodation. This edited volume investigates the current status of digital marketing and social media utilization by both travellers and service providers and explores future digital marketing and social media research trends.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Business & Economics |
Author |
: Ahmet Bulent Ozturk |
Publisher |
: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd |
Release |
: 2022-03-31 |
File |
: 240 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781911635499 |
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This book explores the impact of social media on the tourism industry. It offers a comprehensive overview of the impact of social media on the industry and explores the ways in which organizations can adapt their strategies to stay ahead of the curve. The book covers a broad range of topics, including new service development, marketing, networking, and knowledge management. Providing a combination of theory and practice, drawing on real-life business experiences to analyze the ways in which social media can affect traveler behavior at every stage of the travel process, this book is designed for professionals working in the tourism industry, such as tour developers, travel agents, restaurateurs, and hotel managers. It is also well-suited for entrepreneurs, social media analysts, and industry researchers who are interested in exploring the latest trends and developments in the field. Overall, this book provides valuable insights and practical strategies for anyone involved in the tourism industry.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Fiction |
Author |
: Nancy Brown |
Publisher |
: Discovery Publishing House (India) |
Release |
: 2023-04 |
File |
: 0 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 8196284705 |
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This comprehensive Handbook offers an overview of current research on the use of social media within the tourism industry, investigating a range of social media practices and proposing strategies to address key challenges faced by tourist destinations and operators. International contributors analyse both conceptual and practical social media topics, addressing cutting-edge social media issues in destination management and marketing. Drawing on empirical case studies and examples, chapters explore dark tourism, gastro-tourism, travel blogs, electronic word-of-mouth, sentiment analysis and a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The Handbook also defines central social media concepts and explores the impact they have on the success of tourist destinations, setting the stage for a better understanding of the relationship between social media and tourism. Through an examination of current trends in social media, as well as future trajectories, it provides critical insights for the successful development and implementation of social media marketing strategies. This Handbook will be a critical read for scholars and students of geography and business management, with a specific interest in tourism and hospitality management. Its practical considerations will also be beneficial for planners, policy makers, managers and marketers in the tourism industry.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Social media |
Author |
: Dogan Gursoy |
Publisher |
: Edward Elgar Publishing |
Release |
: 2022-02-28 |
File |
: 520 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 1800371403 |
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: |
Author |
: Evangelos Christou |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2012 |
File |
: 316 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: OCLC:851337735 |
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In recent decades, more women around the world have taken the opportunity to enter the market, join the workforce, and start their own entrepreneurial ventures. These changes have had a strong impact on market demographics. Particularly within the tourism industry, it is important to investigate the behavior, motivations, experiences, and needs of women as travelers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Womens Empowerment Within the Tourism Industry offers a conversant and comprehensive overview of the themes and concepts of women as tourists, employees, and entrepreneurs in tourism. Providing interdisciplinary insights from leading international researchers and academicians, this book makes a critical contribution to the knowledge of womens participation within the tourism industry. It discusses the nature of their work and ways in which tourism creates tension between the attitudes and conduct of tourists and the beliefs and behavior of local women. Covering topics such as consumer experience, gender studies, and womens employment, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for business leaders and managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, government officials, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Business & Economics |
Author |
: Bayram, Gül Erkol |
Publisher |
: IGI Global |
Release |
: 2023-08-01 |
File |
: 636 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781668484197 |