The present success of the travel industry has been greatly influenced by the advent of the computer system in this industry.

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Introduction of the organization.

The present success of the travel industry has been greatly influenced by the advent of the computer system in this industry. The success or failure of a firm in this sector is not only determined by friendly staff or by efficient management but in part by the system used.

A breakdown of such a system would present a firm with in-calculable losses including a major loss in customer satisfaction. Thus an efficient and reliable system has to be established allowing all related transactions to be carried out with accuracy and diligence.

I have been ensued the task of computerizing a small travel and tourism agency called International Travel Services (I.T.S) which receives a high influx of customer transactions. It has been in effective operation for the last eight years. Its services vary from ticket purchase to the sale of holiday packages. The organization employs 20 members of staff. The agency has divided itself into various departments. This includes:

1. Hotels and Resort.

2. Ticketing and Baggage.

3. Transfers and Tours.

4. Customer Relations.

The Hotel and Resort department is ensued with the task of the booking