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Selling Hospitality. Chapter 17 Information Technologies and Sales Force Automation. Gaining Competitive Advantage through Technology. The more you sell, the more paperwork you create in manual systems.
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Selling Hospitality Chapter 17 Information Technologies and Sales Force Automation
Gaining Competitive Advantage through Technology • The more you sell, the more paperwork you create in manual systems. • According to a KPMG study, firms that adopt sales automation technology can expect an increase in sales by 15 percent, profits by 20 percent, and guest loyalty by 20 percent.
Barriers to Adoption of Technology • Perceived usefulness—improves performance • Perceived ease of use • Competitive pressures • Customer influence • Computer literacy • Cost
BEO Example of a BEO for a Dinner- Dance
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