What influences tourists destination choice
for a vacation? How often do tourists use the internet and
social media platforms to read reviews, compare prices, acquire travel documentation,
book accommodation and tour operators? How credible are these information sources and
do they influence tourist destination choices? How much does the travel and tour industry
contribute to a nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, and
capital investment?
My name is Daniel Asiedu;
I am a senior studying Information Systems and Operations Management at the
School of Business. I
work with Dr. Abena Aidoo at the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism;
our study has been analyzing the questions above but with an emphasis on
the tourism industry in West African countries.
Our study focuses on how tourist boards in West Africa use the internet
and social media to develop their tourism industry. I am currently putting together an article on our research for publication.
My primary objective for participating in this
project is to get an in-depth understanding into academic research and how it
influences public policy. I intend to pursue a graduate degree in economics. I
am passionate about entrepreneurship, education, poverty alleviation
policies, and development economics. My hope is to
contribute to developing a sustainable economic and political system that
encourages people to live to their potential, particularly in the developing
world.
