THE CONNECTION OF THE USE OF APPLICATIONS FOR MOBLILE DEVICES AND THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN THE DELTA OF THE CITY OF PARNAÍBA - PIAUÍ

Abstract

Technologies emerged as a way to help humanity, and their insertion has been transforming the way of seeing the world, leading to the emergence of a modern society, where the use of mobile devices is increasingly related to the individual's daily life. Given this scenario, this article seeks to identify how the smartphone and its apps can help promote tourism in the Delta of the city of Parnaíba-PI. Methodologically, the study is characterized as exploratory-descriptive. The survey showed how much the use of mobile devices is linked to tourism in the Delta do Parnaíba, as this tool is already part of the customer's day-to-day, serving as a means of communication, information and social interaction. Additionally, the technological contribution is highlighted as a way of getting to know different places without leaving home, boosting curiosity and stimulating the demand for complementary information about the place visited virtually.