The role of ICT to the evolution of Tourism development?

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Session 1:The role of ICTs in developing tourism

30 November, 10:45-13:00Information and communication technologies are crucial drivers for tourism providers to conduct business transactions, distribute their products and services, network with trading partners and provide information to consumers worldwide. An increasing number of consumers are using the internet to obtain information, plan and buy their travel. This session will provide an introduction on the role of tourism for development and will highlight the role of technology innovation in the tourism sector, in particular in the context of digital divide and the urgency of actions to address its economic, social and cultural dimensions.

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