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1. 1. Smart City concepts and their approach on sustainability, transportation and tourism – Waterborne transportation, an opportunity for sustainability?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Jan Hönninger; [2021]
   Keywords : Advanced technology; Big Data; cargo ship; CCTV; CHP; cruise ship; Electric Vehicle; EV; energy consumption; environment; ferry; ICT; infrastructure; IoT; marine ecosystem; public transport; PV; sensors; Smart City; Smart Tourism; Smart Transportation; Sustainability; waterborne transportation;

   Abstract : Due to urbanization and the population of cities producing up to 75% of emission, Smart City concepts, looking at sustainability and more efficiency within the city, with the help of IoT and ICT based technology, are seen as an opportunity to act future-oriented, today. Construction and transportation are seen as the main contributors on the way of change from energy consumption to energy production. READ MORE

3. 2. A Shrinking World: How Developments of the Airline Industry Impact People’s Perception of Distance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Luca Signore; [2018]
   Keywords : distance; perception; cognitive distance; low cost carriers; air travel; tourism; travel behaviour; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The world as we know it today has evolved to be a very connected space, where not only ICT’s (information & communication technologies) have made it easy to interact with individuals around the globe at any time, but also developments in air travel allow to reach ever more distant destinations. Many go as far as describing the world as shrinking or small; it seems that at least it feels smaller than it used to. READ MORE

4. 3. Adoption of e-Commerce in micro tourism firms located in Umeå

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

   Author : Tatevik Gharibyan; [2016]
   Keywords : e-Commerce; micro tourism firms; SMEs; tourism;

   Abstract : A new and an effective Internet business model such as electronic commerce (e-Commerce) has obtained great importance in the tourism industry (Li & Suomi, 2008). e-Commerce has great importance also for small firms. READ MORE

5. 4. ICT Adoption Among Tanzanian SMEs : Barriers Hindering Internet Use

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Mattias Runevad; Sandra Olofsson; [2014]
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   Abstract : Problem Tanzanian SMEs are experiencing rapid development and the emergence of ICT innovations related to business applications. However, the development is hindered by a number of barriers related to infrastructural, human capital and institutional issues. READ MORE

6. 5. Requirements for improving Contemporary e-tourism Information systems in terms of customer satisfaction

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

   Author : Alireza Alagha; [2013]
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   Abstract : Who can ignore the impact of technology in different industries in 21st century? Various types of online tourism services have been offered by several firms who claim their services will be more accurate, more sufficient and better than traditional agencies’ offers. In this work, an investigation of a Tourism Information system will show how online services can bring value for each stakeholder in the firm and for others who interact with the e-tourism form. READ MORE