Technology Adoption in Tourism Industry: A Case of Wireless Technology (WiMAX) for Tanzania

Although much literature exists on how technology can promote tourism industry, little is known about this phenomenon in developing countries. The existing technologies have not been able to successfully tackle the infrastructural and connectivity problems. To tackle the challenges, the use of low cost and simple technologies is imperative. This paper therefore discusses the role of wireless broadband technologies in promoting tourism industry in Tanzania. It explains how WiMAX, a modern wireless technology, can add a competitive advantage to a tourism industry by giving tourist the ability to stay in-touch with the world whilst enjoying safaris in the most remote areas in the world. This paper is most useful to academician, researchers and stakeholders of tourism industry who looks into ways of promoting e-tourism and e-commerce in developing areas.