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Use of Digital Technology in Tourism

Influence of digital technology on tourism industry
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The world's tourism industry is expanding incredibly. In 2018, the contribution of global tourism was 8.8 trillion US dollars to the world economy plus 319 million jobs. It is growing faster than the world's GDP growth rate of 3.9%. This could only be possible with the help of digital technology


Digital technology helps ease the very functions of the tourism industry. With the evolution of the internet and high-speed data transfer, tourism industry showcases its offerings to a wide range of people. In the early days, we had very limited information on world tourism. People from Asia hardly knew that there is Donner Lake, a beautiful spot in California or World Peace Stupa in Rajgir, India. 

Today, digital technology acts as a bridge between tourism information and people. Least explored places are getting the tourist's attention and bolstering the earning opportunities. 


How digital technology alleviates the Tourism Industry-


1. Digital Technology and Information sharing:


By the way of faster communication channels and audio-visual resources, the tourism industry reaches its ultimate customers across the globe. Apparently, the tourists similarly come across the destinations as per their budgets and the time. 

2. Digital Technology and Quick Check-ins and Check-outs:


The tour operators offer faster movements of the tourists. They don't need to check manually for the tickets and transfers. Everything is available online.

3. Digital Technology and Virtual Tour: 


Most of the organized tour operators provide a virtual tour of the places, the amenities, and the sightseeing options. Customers too digitally search for the information related to eateries, nightlife, and sports activities.

4. Digital Apps and Tourism:


Tours and travels are so easy as never before. A large number of mobile apps on tour information and planning are available for iOS and Android. You just need to explore it and you will get your dream tourist's spot. 

5. Digital Cab and tourism: 


Ola, Uber, Rapido, and many more global players are working on this domain. It provides tourists and travelers a fair choice to select their roaming carriers.

6. Digital equipment and tourism:


Basically, the rise in tourism is also counted on the ever sophisticated digital equipments. High-resolution digital cameras, precise selfie mobiles, and satellite frequency everywhere encourage tourists to visit every corner of the world not just for relaxation but also for data gathering. 

7. Digital Technology and your safety:


When you leave your home and routinwise activities you feel discomfort but with the digital technoloy you can access each and every information regarding your tour plan.  So you will be freed from messing up. 

In fact,  Digital technology has changed the way the humans live. From voting to travelling and tours everything is influenced by digital technology. If you wanna get benefit out of it you must understand the importance and updates of technology. No doubt digital technology gives you better options but its you to decide your preferences. 


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