Articles of category "HITIS"

Maintained by the American Hotel and Motel Association, the Hospitality Industry Technology Integration Standards Project, commonly known by its acronym HITIS, aims at creating computer interfacing standards that will lower automation costs and increase technology usage of the hospitality industry. When applied to the tourism and hospitality industry, The HITIS Project and its related technologies provide a range of compelling business solutions.

Recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world economy, the tourism and hospitality industry is comprised of the numerous sectors, including recreational activities, lodging options, food services and rental cars. All these sectors co-operate with the transportation and airline industries, which bring travelers to the popular destinations. As of 2004, the revenue of the tourism hospitality industry totaled more than $552 billion dollars.