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Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Innovation and Technology Management in Tourism and Hospitality

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Overview

Gain an in-depth understanding of the strategic applications of ICT (information and communication technologies) innovations in the hospitality and tourism industry.

You will learn about the roles of ICT infrastructures and tools in shaping business environment, business models, marketing practices, revenue strategies, and customer services.

We will also discuss the dynamics that is generated in the development of ICTs and its impact on hospitality and tourism organizations.

Note that this course is priced at USD $278.

Syllabus

Week 1: An Introduction to IT in Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Develop a holistic view of the impact of ICT in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Week 2: Information Technology Adoption and Dynamic Impact on Hospitality & Tourism Organizations

Introduce the theoretical perspectives on technology adoption and innovation diffusion.

Week 3: Value Creation Through IT and Innovation

Discuss the IT-based value creation in hospitality and tourism organizations.

Week 4: Innovation Strategy Through Mobile Technology and Social Media in Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Illustrate the principles and concepts in embracing mobile technology and social media in the context of innovation adoption and application.

Week 5: Digital Marketing in Tourism & Hospitality

Understand the concept of Marketing 4.0 in the digital economy and why digital marketing is becoming so different from traditional marketing.

Week 6: Policy Implications of Big Data Analytics in Tourism and Hospitality Research

Introduce the concept of data-based decision making and the principles and tools for business analytics.

Discuss data sources and big data applications for decisions in hospitality & tourism organizations.

Week 7: Future Trends and Issues: Web 3.0, Blockchain, & Metaverse

Discuss the concept, development, and the application of Web 3.0, Blockchain and Metaverse in hospitality, tourism, and MICE industry.

Week 8: Digital Transformation in Tourism & Hospitality Organizations

Introduce digital transformation in tourism and hospitality organizations.

Taught by

Dr. Dan Wang

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