Hotels that make good use of the key technology trends can expect to see technology become a point of competitive differentiation, and those that don’t will find themselves increasingly alienated from their customers and lacking the efficiency that a well-oiled modern business should be aiming for.
Investing in your hotel’s technology ecosystem – worth it in the long run
The unveiling of robot staff in hotels in Japan proves the hotel industry is getting ready for technological change.
IDeaS and TravelClick Announce Partnership to help hoteliers make better business decisions
Recognizing the power of highly targeted data to help hoteliers make better business decisions, the partnership will focus on incorporating TravelClick’s Demand360 into IDeaS RMS.
Hotels in the age of BYOD and Internet streaming
Study finds that rather than watching a video-on-demand library, guests would now prefer the ability to watch their own content on the hotel TV – and they’re willing to pay for it.
3 ways guest experience will change through technology in 2015
By Leo Daiuto: The convergence of technology will turn IT investments into systematic assets that allow hoteliers to grow and navigate a dynamic market.
17 apps that are revolutionising the hospitality industry
By Michael Nguyen: These apps and further developments are no doubt contributing to the greater ease and efficiency with which hospitality businesses can operate.
Marriott trying to teleport travelers
Virtual reality booth includes live-action video, a mix of CGI and 4-D elements to deliver an feeling of actually being in Hawaii and London.
Hotel technology should not be vendor-lead
In our final interview with Michael Levie, COO and Founder of CitizenM Hotels, he discusses why hoteliers need to be deeply involved with technology, even if they don’t want to.
A closer look at technology in hotels
From concierge apps to light-emitting carpets, there are technology advances coming through in every hotel department.
Fast trending hotel technologies
By Serge Chamelian: Some are old, some are new, but all of these hotel technology trends are rapidly gaining pace this year.