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Location-Oriented Knowledge Management in a Tourism Context: Connecting Virtual Communities to Physical Locations

Lueg, Christopher (2004). Location-Oriented Knowledge Management in a Tourism Context: Connecting Virtual Communities to Physical Locations. In: Cohen, Eli and Wyzsza, Szkola InSITE 2004 Informing Science + IT Education Joint Conference, Rockhampton, 25-28 June 2004.

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Author Lueg, Christopher
Title Location-Oriented Knowledge Management in a Tourism Context: Connecting Virtual Communities to Physical Locations
Conference Name InSITE 2004 Informing Science + IT Education Joint Conference
Conference Location Rockhampton
Conference Dates 25-28 June 2004
Conference Publication Title Proceedings of the 2004 Informing Science + IT Education Joint Conference
Editor Cohen, Eli
Wyzsza, Szkola
Place of Publication United States of America
Publisher Informing Science Institute
Publication Year 2004
Volume Number 1
ISSN 1535-0703   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 1105
End Page 1113
Total Pages 9
HERDC Category E1 - Conference Publication (DEST)
Abstract Virtual communities have shown to be rich sources of knowledge if community members are sharing what they know. A look at virtual communities related to traveling in Australia suggests that often members are more than happy to share what they know aboout certain locations. In this paper, we outline, from a Location-oriented Knowledge Management (LoKM) perspective, the steps necessary to connect virtual communities to physical locations (and travelers exploring these locations). We will argue that this connection exceeds connections established by traditional web sites, such as privately operated sites or commercial travel guide-sites. We also highlight benefits for individual travelers, virtual communities and last but not least local business and other organizations.
Keyword Virtual communities
Informing
Tourism
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