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Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2009 pp 161–171Cite as

Wireless Applications in Destinations

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This paper is investigating developments of city-wide implementations of wireless broadband networks in destinations around the world. In doing so, it identifies the service industry as a primary beneficiary of extended wireless networks, particularly as regards public and tourism services. The main focus of the paper is on the applications deployed over these networks and business models. It is anticipated that when wide area wireless connectivity is a reality, tourism behaviour at destinations will change to take advantage ubiquitous connectivity and instant access to information. Hence tourism organisations should develop appropriate infostructure and marketing strategies to take advantage. Active involvement of the public sector is also recommended for the sustainability of city-wide wireless broadband services in destinations.

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  1. International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research (ICTHR) School of Services Management, Bournemouth University, UK

    Dimitrios Buhalis & Luca Pistidda

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  1. University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten, Weingarten, Germany

    Wolfram Höpken

  2. Laboratory for Intelligent Systems in Tourism, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA

    Ulrike Gretzel

  3. School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

    Rob Law

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Buhalis, D., Pistidda, L. (2009). Wireless Applications in Destinations. In: Höpken, W., Gretzel, U., Law, R. (eds) Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2009. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-93971-0_14

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