Main Directions of Outsourcing Services in the Tourism Sector of India
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https://doi.org/10.51699/cajitmf.v7i3.1291Keywords:
Tourism industry, outsourcing, IT outsourcing, BPO, RPO, Online Travel Agencies (OTA), Big Data, VR and AR technologies, digitalization, India tourism, competitiveness, marketing strategyAbstract
This study examines the main directions and features of outsourcing services in the tourism sector of India under conditions of globalization and digital transformation. The research highlights the growing role of Information Technology (IT) outsourcing and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in enhancing efficiency, reducing operational costs, and strengthening competitiveness in the tourism industry. Special attention is given to the development of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), the application of advanced technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Big Data, and their impact on marketing effectiveness and customer satisfaction. The findings show that outsourcing significantly contributes to the expansion of online tourism markets, optimization of business processes, and improvement of service quality. At the same time, the study identifies key challenges, including trust issues, data security concerns, and limitations of digital platforms. The research concludes that outsourcing has become a strategic tool for tourism companies in India, enabling sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the global tourism market.
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