10 Questions
What is the Internet's significance according to the text?
It is the most important innovation since the printing press
What is the World Wide Web (WWW or the Web) primarily used for?
Near instant distribution of media-rich documents and supporting interactivity
Why is the Internet considered the most appropriate channel for selling travel?
Brings a wider network of suppliers and disseminates customer groups into a centralized market place
What has always been one of the major reasons for people to use the Internet?
Travel planning (e.g., travel information search and booking)
What is the role of the Internet and ICTs in the travel marketplace?
Facilitate global interaction among suppliers, intermediaries, and consumers
Travel planning has not been a major reason for people to use the Internet since its emergence
False
The Internet and ICTs are only relevant on operative and strategic levels in the travel marketplace
False
The Internet has not become the most appropriate channel for selling travel
False
The World Wide Web primarily uses the Internet for the near instant distribution of media-rich documents
True
The Internet is not considered the most important innovation since the development of the printing press
False
Study Notes
Internet and Travel Marketplace
- The Internet's significance lies in being considered the most important innovation since the development of the printing press.
- The World Wide Web (WWW or the Web) is primarily used for the near instant distribution of media-rich documents.
- The Internet is considered the most appropriate channel for selling travel due to its capabilities.
- One of the major reasons for people to use the Internet has always been to access information, not specifically for travel planning.
- The Internet and ICTs play a crucial role in the travel marketplace, beyond just operative and strategic levels.
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