Information and Reservation Systems in Tourism

Information and Reservation Systems in Tourism
541-3515/01
čeština

Summary

Information and reservation systems are at present crucial tourism distribution systems, the essential features of which are the storage, distribution and provision of information. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with this issue and teach them to work with selected systems. In the introduction is listed a definition of information and reservation systems as crucial distribution systems. Principles of using modern information technologies in air, rail, road and ship transport, accommodation facilities, in travel agencies and agencies. Computer reservation systems. Global distribution systems. Development of information and reservation systems in the Czech Republic. The impact of Internet development on the development of GDS (e-ticketing, e-business in GDS). Examples of information and reservation systems (transport, accommodation, travel agencies). Connecting global and regional distribution systems. Solution procedure practical tasks on selected system.

Literature

HAJIME, E.: New Business Opportunities in the Growing E-Tourism Industry. IGI Global, 2015, 396 s.
PESONEN, J., NEIDHARDT, J.: Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2019: Proceedings of the International Conference in Nicosia, Cyprus, January 30–February 1, 2019. Springer, 2018, 462 s.

Advised literature

SCHLEUSENER, H. P., TIMCAK, G. M., PLEWKA, TH.: New Design in Presenting Region Spis. Proceedings of GEOTOUR 2004. C-Press, Košice, 2005, 137-140 s.
UYSAL, M., FESENMAIER, D.: Communication and Channel Systems in Tourism Marketing. Routledge, 2012, 274 s.

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Language of instruction	čeština
Code	541-3515
Abbreviation	IRST
Course title	Information and Reservation Systems in Tourism
Coordinating department	Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator	Ing. Jan Kubáč, Ph.D.