Innovation and Technology Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Hong Kong Polytechnic University via edX
Overview
Gain an in-depth understanding of the strategic applications of ICT (information and communication technologies) innovations in the hospitality and tourism industry.
You will learn about the roles of ICT infrastructures and tools in shaping business environment, business models, marketing practices, revenue strategies, and customer services.
We will also discuss the dynamics that is generated in the development of ICTs and its impact on hospitality and tourism organizations.
Note that this course is priced at USD $198.
Syllabus
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: Digital Marketing in Tourism & Hospitality
Understand the concept of Marketing 4.0 in the digital economy and why digital marketing is becoming so different from traditional marketing.
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: Digital Transformation in Tourism & Hospitality Organizations
Introduce digital transformation in tourism and hospitality organizations.
Taught by
Dr. Dan Wang
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