Contributo das tecnologias de informação e comunicação na promoção do turismo no Município de Inhambane

Abstract

Technological progress gives rise to the emergence of a new tourist (consumer) with new demands and behaviors, who are looking for new forms of promotion and consumption of tourist products, new forms of communication with tour operators and, above all, new methods of destination management. The choice of the theme Contribution of Information and Communication Technologies in the Promotion of Tourism in the Municipality of Inhambane is due to the fact that there is currently great competition in attracting new tourists to visit tourist destinations, thus making it necessary to capitalize on the use of ICT taking into account the advantages that these tools play in disseminating information about a particular destination. The research seeks to evaluate the contribution of information and communication technologies in promoting tourism in the Municipality of Inhambane. The methodological approach that characterizes the research is known as qualitative, and descriptive and explanatory techniques were used. After an analysis of the research results, it can be said that the dissemination of tourist information about the Municipality of Inhambane in different ICTs has proved to be deficient, although it is possible to obtain some information of tourist interest in isolation through the internet. The work has as the Theme, Objectives and problematization. It is evident that if ICTs are well used by those responsible, they can stimulate tourist demand, publicize destinations and, consequently, boost their economy. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)