This course provides strategic coverage of the technologies that power the modern business of travel. Nowhere else will you find such a comprehensive and insightful view into what makes this vast industry tick.

Topics range from the Internet to the Web and Web 2.0; to business-grade telephony and Voice over IP (VoIP); to travel-specific technology frameworks used for distribution, aggregation, and sales. The course also covers the technologies used for logistics, operations, marketing, revenue accounting, and more... painting a holistic "big picture" view of the global travel technology landscape.

As they move through it, students learn about all of the tools needed to manage a complete travel e-commerce website, and they work through practical case studies of setting up travel offices and call centers. They learn about traditional GDS-based travel distribution frameworks, emerging competitors like Global New Entrants (GNEs), and newer travel technology models including Service Oriented Architectures (SOAs).

With plentiful graphics and animations, interactive elements, hands-on work, and colorful text... the course keeps students engaged as it opens their eyes to what it takes to succeed in the modern travel business. Afterwards, they will see the travel industry in a whole new light.

The Travel Technology Essentials course has been approved by the Travel Institute as a part of their program for travel professionals. Students who complete this course qualify to earn 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the Travel Institute