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Unit 1-Role of Technology
Unit 1-Role of Technology
UNIT 1 – ROLE OF
TECHNOLOGY
Facilitator:
Dr. Abhinav Mishra
B.Sc. H & HA, MHM, MTM, MBA
CET(2012) & NET(2013)
OBJECTIVES OF SESSION
q Introduction of Information Technology
q Advantages of I.T.
q Digital Revolution
System(CRS)
q Network administration
q Web development
q Technical support
Components of Information
Technology
q System
So ware
Hardware
Internet and Marketing in
Hospitality
q Internet has a powerful impact on hospitality
and tourism
q It begins with the first visit to the website
when a person sees photos of the location and
gets a sense of what to expect
q Websites, blogs, online advertising, social
media, online ordering and information
repositories all help to convince customers in
order to choose a location or destination
q In hospitality business, effective use of
Reservations Systems
q Many systems like MMT, Expedia and Orbitz
are available through online interfaces
q Employees
q Management Coordination
q Guest Services
q Self-Service Booking
Types & Advantages of Softwares In
Hospitality Industry
q Global Distribution System (GDS)
q Property Management System (PMS)
q Central Reservation System (CRS)
q Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS)
q E-Procurement
q Marketing
q Information in Real Time
q Cost Reduction
FIDELIO
q Fidelio is a complete integrated system package designed
Oracle-based
version is 6.20
6.11
q Screen printer
q Report generation
q Room Management
q Front Desk
q Cashier
q Options
q Menu
Advantages
q Saves time
q Increases productivity
intradepartmental communication
DISADVANTAGES
q Expensive to purchase
q Maintenance is expensive
properly
for 2 hours
1987
user
q Hotels
q Tour operators
q Insurers
q Car rental
q Railway companies
q Ferry and cruise lines
q Travel agencies
q Individual travelers
Assignment
q Write a detailed note on evolution &
present scenario of information
technology in hospitality industry(250
Words)