Online Reservation and Billing System Chaper I

CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

The rapid growth of the internet and other interconnected global network dramatically changed the capabilities of business operations today. Internet-based and web-enabled enterprise and global electronic business are becoming common place in the operation and management of today’s business enterprises. With the help of Information Technology, companies gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Information Technology plays a huge role in today’s generation and in the business world. Computer responds to the human queries and gives an immediate feedback. It makes fast, easy and accurate jobs. It can simplify business transactions and can secure our very important records. Information technology benefits the business world by allowing organizations to work more efficiently and to maximize productivity. Since computerized systems are so widely used, it is advantageous to incorporate information technology into your organization.

The Basecamp International Tour Incorporated began operating in 1993 as High Travel and Tours and became Base Tour in 2003. The company consists of highly competent professionals with superb credentials. The experienced and skilled staffs guarantee the reliability and good quality of their services. Together, they put up tour plan which is compassionate to the needs and demands of the distinctive clients. They handle tours internationally.

The researchers will propose an online reservation and billing system with information system for the Basecamp International Tour Incorporated. This system will provide an easy access to present client’s data and information needed. Online reservation and billing system is a web-based system that allows client to make a reservation in hotels all over the Philippines and pay it online. The transactions will not be time consuming that makes the employee’s task manageable and easily done. This study will provide easy and reliable...