Technological Impacts

• Tourism
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Week 3 Technological Factors 

GTM so far......

1. Chosen your destination 
2. Research into Political factors 
3. Research into Socio-economic factors 
4. Today - Technological factors 

The role of technology in Tourism Management 

1. Enhanced access and convenience

2. Simplifies the booking process

3. Provides personalised travel experience through data analysis

4. Enhanced business operations

5. Improves customer service and communication

Achieving sustainable practices through technology

Technology enables businesses to adopt sustainable practices, reduce waste, optimise energy consumption, and promote responsible travel.

Trends 

Technological Factors 

 Digital marketing

Augmented Reality (AR)

Virtual Reality (VR)

 Mobile Technology

Gamification of the Tourism Experience

Artificial Intelligence 

E-business, internet connection/Wi-Fi/app’s/fast check-in/ease of booking

Ease of feedback – Twitter/Facebook/Trip Advisor, Instagram etc.

Augmented Reality 

Augmented reality (AR) is changing the way we travel and interact with the world. 

From interactive maps and personalised recommendations to remote assistants and translation apps, the potential for AR usage in tourism is boundless. 

The virtual tourism market alone is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2% between 2023 and 2028, to reach a valuation of $23.5 billion.

(Expedia, 2026)

Virtual Reality 

SMART cities 

Would you want to live someone like this?

Yes

No

Smart hotels

www.yotel.com

Which city is viewed as the most futuristic?

Hong Kong

Singapore

Shenzhen

Shanghai 

https://youtube.com/shorts/NSYVqxEol-k?si=kRvCyhD5z_S1Otn3

Name one thing that makes Shanghai the city of the future.

www.revfine.com

drive.google.com

Now relate to your destination 

Content (Analysis and Enquiry) 40%      

Extensive critical insightful evaluation and synthesis of a range of views, issues, and complex information of the impacts of, and influences on, the hospitality and tourism industry. 

Original / reflective thinking in relation to sustainable and ethical approaches to industry practice.

Critical evaluation & synthesis of views, issues, and information 

of the impacts of, and influences on, the hospitality and tourism industry.

Some original / reflective thinking in relation to sustainable and ethical approaches to industry practice.

Remember ACES 

Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarise