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THE IMPACT OF ONLINE ENVIRONMENT ON TOURISM
THE IMPACT OF ONLINE ENVIRONMENT ON TOURISM

Author(s): Bogdan Sofronov
Subject(s): Economy, Tourism
Published by: Editura Fundaţiei România de Mâine
Keywords: online tourism; e-commerce; tourism; travel industry; international tourism;

Summary/Abstract: The online tourism is part of e-commerce and unites some of the fastestgrowing technologies, such as communications and information technology,the hospitality industry, and strategic management / marketing / planning.Online tourism activities involve tour operators, travel agencies and otherentities with tourism-related interests in the virtual space through a dedicatedportal. The phenomenon itself has implications for the tourist services consumer.The Internet has revolutionized the travel industry both as a source ofinformation and as a sales channel. Online marketing, photographs, andconsumer reviews are bringing destinations and attractions to the screens ofpotential travellers around the world. The ease with which a customer canreview and compare travel options opens up new markets for both large andsmall businesses and the ability to confirm prices and purchase services onlinebenefits travellers and businesses alike.

  • Issue Year: 18/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 231-240
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English
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