Technology

It is essential that tourism operators remains up-to-date with technological systems including banking and credit facilitation, Internet, and management systems.

The face of doing business both within Australia and overseas is rapidly changing. The Internet, electronic funds transfer, e-commerce and the like have brought with them both opportunities and threats.

E-commerce includes electronic trading, electronic messaging, electronic data interchange (EDI), electronic mail (e-mail), electronic catalogues, internet, intranet and extranet services.

The Queensland Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation provides a range of useful information, resources and case studies for further information.

The Australian Government E-business Guide provides useful information and a step-by-step guide to doing business online.