Information communication technology as a business-enhancing strategy to improve business is on the ascendancy. However, a survey in 2016 visualises that 70% of the hotels especially the small hotels across the globe follow the old marketing practices due to poor marketing. Ghana is not exempted from these strategies, as small hotels appears to be operating but in reality, are just adding to hotels number. With a population size of three hundred and sixty-nine, the study seeks to investigate the strategic uses of information communication technology as a resource and its influence on hotel business. The result from respondents indicates that, the strategic use of information technology as a resource by the small size hotels influence performance. Some of the business information communication technology impact is online reservations, communication with guests and improvement in service quality that leads to customer satisfaction. Above all, it offers many options for small hotels in capturing their market space online using information communication technology.

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The rising cost of schooling, potential labor market unpredictability and employment demands have made it necessary for a significant number of students to find jobs and opt for further education in order to fit into the job market. The purpose of the study was to assess the conflict between work and studies of students at Takoradi Technical University's Department of Hospitality Management. The research was conducted using quantitative research approach with a sample size of 60. Probability sampling technique was the sampling technique employed in the analysis. Questionnaire was the tool used for the collection of the data and information. From the study it was identified that most students work to earn money, obtain work experience and skills in order to fulfill their academic career as well as financial responsibility that their parents and guardians cannot completely support. Therefore, the study suggested that student employees strive to negotiate with their supervisors and employers in order to reduce their workload to the level that could allow them to be more successful at work, and also to perform better at school.