The Role of Information Technologies in the Tourism Industry

The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the most prominent in terms of the use of information technology. It should be noted, that organizing a tourism business is practically impossible without implementation of modern technologies. The technologies are actively used in the process of formation of tourism products, as well as in the process of distribution. Implementation of technologies in practice contributes to the operational efficiency of the business and increases competition.
The paper analyzes the practical aspects of the use of technology in the tourism and hospitality industry. Furthermore, the role of technology in the development of tourist destinations is assessed. Herewith, the impact of technology on tourism organizations is systematically analyzed.