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C/EI/70. Dissertation. E-Commerce and the Chinese Tourism Industry: Critical Success Factors and Customer Adoption of Online Hotel Booking in China

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16000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the growth of the Chinese online tourism industry focusing on the impact of e-commerce on consumer behaviour. Literature is reviewed on the theory of e-commerce, the application of e-commerce in the tourism industry, the factors affecting e-commerce adoption, etc. The research includes primary data obtained through interviews, observation and questionnaires, as well as secondary data collected from related academic sources. Conclusions are made about the factors affecting the adoption of tourism websites and online hotel room booking systems in China.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, e-commerce, tourism, China,