LINK: Conference in Goa on IT in tourism...

[Frederick Noronha <fred@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi LIGers: As you might be aware, the CSI at Goa is pretty pro-Linux.
Our ILUGGoa operates from their offices, and courtesy their
hospitality. They were asking whether we know of any tourism-related
Linux/Open Source IT products. Any suggestions or who might be
interested in presenting a paper, or where we could get such
information for?
Any pointers would be gratefully appreciated. -FN

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The CSI (Computer Society of India) Western region is in the process of
finalising the WRC (Western Regional Conference) to be held in Goa in
February 2001.

Dates will be Feb 21-22-23, 2001.

We're sending this "Call for papers" info email, and would be obliged if
anyone interested in presenting papers (at the WRC 2001) could get in touch
with us. We'd welcome paper presentations from any interested persons (you
needn't be CSI Members)...

We're also looking for Industry Sponsors, Manufacturers that'd be
interested in putting-up presentations on Software and Solutions of
interest to the Tourism and Hotel Industry and the like.

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WRC 2001 - SCHEDULE
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- Wednesday 21 February 2001 - Full day - Technical Sessions.
- Thursday  22 February 2001 - Full day - WRC and Presentations.
- Friday    23 February 2001 - Full day - WRC and Presentations.

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WRC 2001 - CALL FOR PAPERS 
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Theme : "IT in Tourism"

The WRC 2001 is scheduled to be held at Goa, on the 22nd and 23rd of
February 2001. Goa with it's beautiful beaches, special ambience and unique
blend of western and eastern cultures is known the world-over as a tourist
destination.

Tourism has Industry status in Goa and is one of the state's main revenue
earners. Today, in addition to the Tourism Industry, the government of Goa
is actively pushing for the set-up of other clean and environment friendly
industries, with the main area of focus being IT and IT services.

The link-up of these two types of industries, Tourism and Information
Technology, is not just important for a place as Goa, but for the entire
globe. Both IT and Tourism are industries which are growing at a phenomenal
rate. The WRC 2001, intends to take a look at the future for both these
industries...

The WRC, in addition to the usual activities, will include technical
sessions in which contributory papers will be presented. Papers of original
contributions are invited from researchers, students and professionals.

Technical papers on the following topics are invited:
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1. Information Technology in Tourism
2. E-Commerce and it's application to tourism 
3. Enabling Systems for the Tourism Industry 
4. Open-Source Software and Systems for the Tourism Industry

Paper Submission:
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* 800 word synopsis (text-only) on the paper intended to be presented to be
sent (by email) to wrc-2001@xxxxxxxxxxx on/before 31st December 2000.
* Papers selected for presentation will need to be submitted by 15th
January 2001.
* We welcome Student papers, and will be reserving a special session for
student presentations.

Manufacturer's Presentations:
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A limited number of Presentation slots are scheduled to fit-in with the
conference. Manufacturers (IT Companies) interested in making presentations
on the products and/or services should email wrc-2001@xxxxxxxxxxx on/before
31st December 2000.

Tutorials and Technical Sessions:
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Are also planned on topics of interest. 
Check for details in the next issue of CSI Communications.

For any Further Information:
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Email: wrc-2001@xxxxxxxxxxx or wrc-2001@xxxxxxxxx
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