ognizant Communication Corporation

Information Technology in Hospitality (ISSN 1545-9535) (formerly International Journal of Hospitality Information Technology) is published by Cognizant Communication Corporation, Robert N. Miranda, Publisher, 3 Hartsdale Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-3701, USA. Phone: 914-592-7720, Fax: 914-592-8981, E-mail: cogcomm@aol.com; Web site: www.cognizantcommunication.com

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