Mar 11, 2014 the aim of this research is to foreground information and communication technology ict as an innovative approach for sustainable tourism st development of destinations. Tourism is a rapidly growing phenomenon and has become one of the largest industries in the world. This research develops the proposition that information and communication technology ict can offer an innovative approach to sustainable tourism development. The fujitsu consulting sustainability team conducted an ict sustainability quick start assessment. What is the role of ict in sustainable development. An innovative perspective purpose the aim of this research is to foreground information and. The globalization of information, open innovation, better access, collaboration in a generation of.
Ictbased toolsapplications are used in various areas of tourism even the area of sustainable tourism development also didnt remain untouched. It presents an array of ictbased toolsapplications for use by destination managers and discusses the opportunities in destination management for applying ict to. A video on the many ways information and communication technologies can help to develop and promote sustainable tourism in world heritage sites. The results of this conceptual paper reveal the key ictenabled toolsapplications for managing ecotourism destinations, thus setting the ground for casespecific policy directions towards an environmentallyresponsible ecotourism development. The role of information and communication technology ict. The paper discusses an investigative study into the uses and applications of information and communication technology for sustainable tourism development.
Morocco should make many steps toward ict development and especially the development of the internet for use in the tourism industry in order to achieve the features of its 2020 vision of tourism. Ict is the technology required for information processing which facilitates data processing, information sharing, communication, searching and selection. Both have impacts at global, national and local levels. Policymakers in guyana have declared tourism, and in particular ecotourism, a priority area, and present it as a means to diversify the base of the economy beyond extractive industries and agriculture. Dec 06, 2010 how does ict help advance sustainable development. As jeffrey sachs pointed out in his address, one main cause of poverty is isolation from the. Ict for sustainable tourism in world heritage sites an overview and some cases prof. The results of this conceptual paper reveal the key ict enabled toolsapplications for managing ecotourism destinations, thus setting the ground for casespecific policy directions towards an environmentallyresponsible ecotourism development. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector. It develops the proposition that use of such technologies can be a practical approach which. Ict for sustainable development of the tourism industry in cambodia. This paper introduces the proposition that use of such technologies can be a practical approach. This paper concentrates on the abernathy and clark model. Our understanding of how to best make use of icts to ensure sustainable growth is expanding, but our collective knowledge gaps are large and new developments bring new questions.
Ict applications in smart ecotourism environments springerlink. Information communication technologies ict and tourism. The aim of this research is to foreground information and communication technology ict as an innovative approach for sustainable tourism st development of destinations. An ictbased tool that uses digital images and sensory feedback to simulate tourist attractions available at remote destinations. Doc ict and its role in sustainable tourism development. Tourism is an important economic sector of activity worldwide. This model relies on a rich triangle, where the economic.
Ituk conference 2016 9 this conference recruits academic articles which focus on the developments of sdgs achieved by innovative ict applications, policy and regulatory. Information and communications technologies for sustainable. If youre looking for a free download links of information and communication technologies for sustainable tourism advances in tourism pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Sustainable tourism concepts 3 module 1 overview sustainable tourism is tourism that minimizes the costs and maximizes the benefits of tourism for natural environments and local communities, and can be carried out indefinitely without harming the resources on which it depends. John daly, in a series of articles,4 discusses point by point how ict can work to meet the eight goals identified with the 18 targets set by the mdgs.
It has been recognized by the world tourism organization of the united nations omt. Ict for sustainable tourism1 tourisms continued prosperous growth depends on successful maintenance of the economic, natural and sociocultural environments. Ict and tourism contemporary information society has made toursim a highly informationintensive industry as ict has a potential impact on tourism business. The primary goal of a priority of sustainable tourism development is to develop and implement effective planning measures that lead to maximize the benefits of tourist potentials of economic and environmental aspects to reduce the risk of environmental degradation. One should readily agree that, as with most things in this world, applying ict to propel any development will have its benefits and pitfalls. This model relies on a rich triangle, where the economic profitability is crucial, but must be combined with the preservation of. The certification for sustainable tourism cst was designed by the costa rican tourism board ict to highlight companies in the tourism sector on their level of compliance with a sustainable model for managing natural, cultural and social resources. Information and communication technologies for sustainable.
Sustainable tourism is often equated with nature or eco tourism. Effective ictfueled development strategies need to be continually learning and adapting. Icts are critical to achieve the sustainable development goals. In previous peoples progressive partycivic pppc administrations, tourism was viewed as a means to contribute to sustainable. Sandeep kulshreshtha director indian institute of tourism and travel management. The effects of this revolution continue to change the nature of contemporary tourism on a daytoday base. Sustainable tourism is often equated with nature or ecotourism.
Ogbu, idris, and ijagbemi 2011 analyzed how ict can better improve the tourism sector in nigeria. Research into the application of information and communications technologies as an approach to managing the sustainable development of tourism is limited. Integrating ictbased applications for sustainable tourism. Ictbased toolsapplications definition uses for sustainable tourism community informatics focused on the design and delivery of technological applications for enhancing community participation and development through the use of email bulleting boards and networks all based on the internet. The various conceptual approaches presented allow think about sustainable tourism as a model of development and not as a type of tourism. Dec 16, 2014 however, most of the work on sustainable tourism has focused on theorising and policy formulation while the real challenge lies in finding practical tools for tourism professionals to transform theory into action and there appears to be a widening gap between the principles of sustainable tourism and what is being actually achieved. Ict for sustainable tourism sheffield hallam university research.
Coherence and consistency are essential in the design and application. As jeffrey sachs pointed out in his address, one main cause of poverty is isolation from the rest of the global community. Icts and the internet are widely seen as opportunities to bypass historic development constraints. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism. Ecotourism is another important aspect of sustainable tourism, focusing particularly on the conservation of the areas resources, land and wildlife. Ict and sustainable tourism literature andrew frew.
Making ict and edevelopment strategies an integral part of policy planning is now essential in order to support the necessary human and. A nongovernmental organization perspective prepared by the uncsd ngo steering committee a. Smart city and sustainable tourism in the belief that their combined approach can support a more competitive tourism destination development. Obvious is the need for the tourism industry to become sustainable. Research rationale, aim, method increasing attention to the topic of smart approach in tourism destination and to opportunities offered by a rapid diffusion of. Paper presented at 2009 hospitality information technology association conference, anaheim.
Towards a new paradigm 5 sustainable development is widely seen as a challenge that must be met. Policy makers and tourism enterprises today need to understand the implications of ict developments and the importance of their role in developing and maintaining a strong sustainable tourism industry. This is a rapid tool that includes interviews with key stakeholders, provided a global benchmarking analysis, current ict sustainability state and a detailed strategy on how to achieve best practice in sustainable ict. The role of ict in tourism industry cannot be underestimated and it is crucial driving force in the current information driven society. An ict strategy for the sustainable development of the. They presented an array of ict based toolsapplications for use by destination managers and discussed the opportunities in destination management for applying ict to sustainable tourism development 9. Pdf ict an innovative approach to sustainable tourism. Ict based toolsapplications definition uses for sustainable tourism community informatics focused on the design and delivery of technological applications for enhancing community participation and development through the use of email bulleting boards and networks all based on the internet. But its also important to consider that the financial benefits of tourism are being distributed evenly so that the entire community gains, rather than one family or particular group of people. Apr 27, 2017 ict and sustainable tourism development. The potential strength of ict for sustainable tourism will be governed by the way it is used by tourism stakeholders. The research was motivated by the apparent lack of utilisation of ict in the tourism sector and related services, which continued to be offered in the traditional, fragmented and uncoordinated way. This paper concentrates on the abernathy and clark model and its.
May 03, 2018 at the wtdc2017 in buenos aires and in celebration of the 25 th anniversary of the itud in october 2017, the itu published ict centric economic growth, innovation and jobcreation, prepared by an international team of scholars documenting current thinking about how icts can contribute to realization of the strategic development goals sdgs. The advent of information and communication technology ict has had a paramount impact on tourism. The role of ict in the tourism industry morocco world news. Whereas one group staunchly defends employing ict for guiding and implementing sustainable development, others fight vigorously to highlight its many negatives.
Ict and its role in sustainable tourism development request pdf. To manage this, the tourism industry has attempted to apply the principles of sustainable development to. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of usaid or the united states government. Request pdf ict and its role in sustainable tourism development the paper discusses an investigative study into the uses and applications of information and communication technology for. Ict and its role in sustainable tourism development. The use of ict to drive sustainable development is a constant debate. Sustainable information and communications technology. By 2021, ict is consolidated as the governing tourism entity in costa rica, guaranteeing a supportive and equitable sustainable tourism development model that uses innovation, the development of its workforce, and effective public management to promote new opportunities for tourism development that helps improve the competitiveness and the. Technology innovation and applications in sustainable. Ict for sustainable tourism the ifitt wiki platform for. Ict for sustainable tourism in world heritage sites. The paper discusses the foundations for establishing a viable and sustainable information and communication technology ict industry and the opportunities it offers against the challenges many african countries face in their concerted efforts to participate fully in the information society and knowledge economy.
Nov 24, 2017 a video on the many ways information and communication technologies can help to develop and promote sustainable tourism in world heritage sites. Information and communication technologies in tourism 2014. The role of the its in the development of tourism sustainability. Using information and communication technologies ict in tourism planning enhances sustainable tourism and better management, analysis, and decision support in the tourism industry. Adopting a destinationfocused perspective and through the undertaking of a worldwide study, this research examined how ict can be used in the management of sustainable tourism. Charles henry information technology department, university college of the caribbean, kingston, jamaica.