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The Tech-Savvy Traveler
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Tech-Savvy
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Technology
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Computer Reservation Systems
Global Distribution Systems
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CRS and GDS
Customer Reservation System
Global Distribution System1960’s – airlines generated fast, effective and accurate booking technologies1970’s - extended booking capabilities to travel agentsShort time later - extended to hotels, car rentals and othersCRS renamed to GDS during expansionThe Internet became a valuable tool
The GDS was made into a web-based system
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Travel Agents
PastRecentAirlines paid commissions10% for each ticket soldCheaper than airline staffTravel agents and airlines benefittedAirlines stopped paying commissionOnline agencies appearedTravel agents began selling more complex travel such as cruises and tours
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Types of Travel Websites
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Internet Travel Purchases
Advantages
DisadvantagesAccess to lots of informationConvenient Communicates regularly Customizable EntertainingInteractiveNo sales pressureVisualAfter purchase problemsCannot solve complex tripsDated information
Poor advice
Privacy and security issuesTime consuming
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Social Media and Travel
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3-D Movie Systems
Apps
Global Positioning System (GPS)KiosksSkypeSmart phones and tablets Additional Travel Technology
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Technology has Changed the Way We Travel
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Let’s Review!
Who is a tech-savvy person?
When was the first customer reservation system started?What is the customer reservation system called now?What are the types of travel websites?Name some advantages and disadvantages of Internet travel purchases. How has social media influenced travel?What other travel technology is available?What do you think is next for travel technology?Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.15Slide16
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References and Resources
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Shutterstock™ images. Photos obtained with subscription. (Slides 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 14, 16)Textbooks:Mancini, M. (2013). Access: Introduction to travel and tourism. Clifton Park, NY. Cengage Learning.Reynolds, J. S. & Chase, D. M. (2010). Hospitality services. Tinley-Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company.YouTube™:Technology has changed the way we travel Traveling today is different than just 5 years ago. Why? Because of technology.https://youtu.be/gTNjGQgwOGA
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