Tourism in Tanzania : A Prototy pe Information Support System
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1995-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
In this study an investigation of the existing information facilities in the tourism
industry in Tanzania has been carried out. The study has revealed the weaknesses of this
system and the observations have led to identify the possible means of improving and
strengthening the existing information system . The use of questionnaires. interviews and
discussions as well as the survey of available literature on tourism have revealed the
information needs of different users in the tourism industry in Tanzania . Findings from
the user groups are presented. Based on those findings computer-based information
support system which is envisaged to be more efficient has been proposed. A prototype
information containing several prototype databases has been designed using Micro -CDS/
ISIS. The system has been proposed to work on a Local Area Network (LAN)
located at the headquarters of the Ministry of Tourism, Natural Resources and
Environment in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is proposed that this system should in the
long run be connected to various institutions and organizations related to tourism in the
country. Measures for implementation and further improvement of the system are
discussed. This system will presumably provide the kind of information products and
services desired in the tourism industry in Tanzania.
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Information Science