Introduction to Informatics

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and media are considered the key to the development of tourism businesses, destinations and the tourism and hospitality sector in general. Knowledge of available technologies, understanding of the basic principles and familiarity with how to use technology, media and data for marketing purposes and in general are important elements that will allow tourism businesses to compete in an increasingly competitive and transparent environment. In this sense, knowledge of ICT, new technologies and media as well as the ability to evaluate the quality of interfaces play a key role in success in the social and economic business environment, in the tourism and hospitality sectors.