Essay On E-Environment

E-environment includes the use of ICT-based systems for access to and the dissemination of environmental data and information as well as the establishment of ICT-supported monitoring systems and repositories for environmental knowledge. E-environment thus makes it possible to forecast and monitor the impact of natural and manmade factors and other pressures on the environment, and to determine the current state of the environment, which in turn makes it easier to formulate potential responses because it is possible to call on a broader, more widely disseminated knowledge base.

E-environment: Technological innovation and technology assessment

Tourism business is under increasing pressure to continually reinvent them to meet the changing needs

Innovating is not necessarily about creativity but more about problem solving, value-adding and identifying more efficient or unique ways of delivering a service or product. According to Tourism Victoria’s Tourism Excellence Models there are three broad categories. They are production innovation, product improvement, and process improvements. Production innovation is often high risk, involving substantial investment in people, time and money. As an example the development of wotif.com which was a market leader in online holding booking system in Australia. Product improvement is improving current system and products, which may only require minimal investment, but can result in substantial profit increase. As an example The Barossa Valley’s Penfolds that developed an interactive winemakers experience to further enhance the overall visitors experience. Process improvement is improvements in the way business operates. This usually involves little or no risk. As an example, The Royal Melbourne Zoo, who introduced new animal management practices and developed new educational programs for visitors in order to improve sustainability and encourage public