E Tourism: Mixing Modern Technology in Attracting Tourists
Today, it is important for any country to have a high turn-out of tourist each year. Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. What it does is help a country have a good economy and image. By having many tourists, it creates jobs and brings in a lot of money for a country. Additionally, if they enjoyed their stay, it gives a country a good image and would likely to share their experience to friends and family members. It is said that tourism is the best form of marketing and advertising for a country. So with the introduction of E tourism in the mix, it has elevated the experience and made things easier for those who would like to travel. It uses the idea of e-commerce by making travel bookings available online. One doesn’t need to go the extra mile to have a plane ticket. One just goes online on the internet and made a few clicks and voila, you’re booked. Even more amazing about it is the amazing discounts and promos of airlines that can be availed online that can be money savers.
Due to this ease of access there is a steady rise in its usage and is projected to increase in the coming years. Travelers of today rely on the internet.
This is where they seek information and recommendations on possible destinations. That is why companies and countries have to step up their games and improve their different services. Tourism and hospitality has always been partnered with each other. This is because of the fact that a successful tourism industry also relies on the hospitality of the people. An example is the Philippines, known across the globe for being hospitable which gives them high tourist turnout each year. During the first three quarters alone according to statistics has received three million foreign visitors. Besides for recreational and leisure purposes tourists also visits a country for medical purposes. It is called medical or health tourism. This is because there are certain countries that offer less expensive medical procedures especially those in the cosmetic industry. Among the top medical tourist destinations in the world are Malaysia, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, and India. Once their needed medical attention is done, they’d go and explore the country. According to tourists, what they look for in a good destination are the people, culture, food, affordability, accommodation, environment and the scenery.
This is where they seek information and recommendations on possible destinations. That is why companies and countries have to step up their games and improve their different services. Tourism and hospitality has always been partnered with each other. This is because of the fact that a successful tourism industry also relies on the hospitality of the people. An example is the Philippines, known across the globe for being hospitable which gives them high tourist turnout each year. During the first three quarters alone according to statistics has received three million foreign visitors. Besides for recreational and leisure purposes tourists also visits a country for medical purposes. It is called medical or health tourism. This is because there are certain countries that offer less expensive medical procedures especially those in the cosmetic industry. Among the top medical tourist destinations in the world are Malaysia, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, and India. Once their needed medical attention is done, they’d go and explore the country. According to tourists, what they look for in a good destination are the people, culture, food, affordability, accommodation, environment and the scenery.
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