The Need for IT in the Business of Tourism: A Case Study of Trip Advisor

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Executive Summary
The report discusses the need of incorporation of Information Technology in a business.
The report takes into consideration, the tourism business and provides an example of
the tourism business, Trip Advisor. The business process of Trip Advisor is discussed
which indicates the role of IT in the business of tourism. The report further identifies the
critical risks linked with this business to provide recommendations of addressing those
risks. It is established that the business of tourism requires IT to improve the operational
efficiency and also to improve the competitive advantage.

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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................3
1. Is IT needed in Tourism Business?....................................................................3
2. Importance of IT for business Survival...............................................................3
3. Essentials for applying IT in tourism...................................................................4
4. Process of using IT in tourism............................................................................4
5. Benefits and Advantages of IT in tourism and Trip Advisor...............................4
6. IT Risks...............................................................................................................5
7. The Process of monitoring and maintaining IT...................................................5
Conclusion..............................................................................................................5
References..............................................................................................................6