Identifying the Online Tourism Domain: Implications for Search Engine Development for Tourism

作者: Zheng Xiang , Daniel R. Fesenmaier

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-211-77280-5_43

关键词: Search analyticsThe InternetComputer scienceDevelopment (topology)Search engineDomain (software engineering)TourismWorld Wide WebRepresentation (mathematics)

摘要: Using search engines for travel purposes has become increasingly important on the Internet. However, domain of tourism is complex and fragmented thus gives rise to many problems in information search. This study provides a comparative analysis languages websites represented through related queries using engines. By employing text analytical approach, results show that huge discrepancies exist between representation industry user specific destination. finding offers insights developing systems can better support travel-related planning

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