International Journal of Engineering and Information Systems (IJEAIS)
  Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 7 | Page No.: 25-38
Development of a Web-Based Reservation Systems for Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo Download PDF
Abdulrashid Abdulrauf, Austin Olom Ogar, Raymond Dangdat Delmut, Okere Chidiebere Emmanuel

Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the development of a reservation system designed for teaching students of the Tourism Department in Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo the practical skills in carrying out online reservations of hotel rooms, airline tickets, and food ordering. Methodology: The methodology used for this research includes; a literature review, observations, and interviews with students and instructors of the Tourism Department in Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo. The reservation system was designed using the Unified Modelling Language (UML) and developed using the PHP programming language, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as modern developmental frameworks and libraries. Findings: The developed system provides a user-friendly interface that enables students to make reservations easily and efficiently. The results of the study also show that the developed reservation system is an effective tool for teaching students practical reservation management skills. The findings of this research could also be beneficial to other institutions seeking to develop reservation systems for teaching purposes. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The system provides an interactive learning experience that enables students to understand the processes involved in making reservations, while also acquiring practical skills that are relevant to the tourism industry. In conclusion, the development of a reservation system for teaching students of the Tourism Department in Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, the practical skills in reservation management has been shown to be an effective way to improve their learning experience.