Innovation and Technology Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Week 1: An Introduction to IT in Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Develop a holistic view of the impact of ICT in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Week 2: Information Technology Adoption and Dynamic Impact on Hospitality & Tourism Organizations

Introduce the theoretical perspectives on technology adoption and innovation diffusion.

Week 3: Value Creation through IT and Innovation

Discuss the IT-based value creation in hospitality and tourism organizations.

Week 4: Innovation Strategy Through Mobile Technology and Social Media in Hospitality & Tourism Industry

Illustrate the principles and concepts in embracing mobile technology and social media in the context of innovation adoption and application.

Week 5: IT-based Innovation in Marketing and Operation

Understand why digital advertising matters and how to devise a digital advertising plan.

Evaluate digital advertising applications, create search advertising and display advertising via a certain platform.

Week 6: Business Analytics for Data-based Decision Making in Hospitality and Tourism Organizations

Introduce the concept of data-based decision making and the principles and tools for business analytics.

Discuss data sources and big data applications for decisions in hospitality & tourism organizations.

Week 7: Designing Storytelling Online Campaigns for Brand Co-Creation and Co-Promotion

Discuss the experience design and market segmentation through storytelling online campaigns case studies and introduce the story design elements.

Week 8: Technology Development and the Future of Hospitality and Tourism Organizations

Discuss destination competitiveness based on IT strategy.