WiFi is as essential to modern travelers as running water and heating in the rooms, so why let it be anything less than perfect?
Technology check-in: Does your hotel pass these three mobility challenges?
The Internet of Things, room automation, artificial intelligence and virtual assistants such as AmazonÕs Alexa are making headway in the hotels and hospitality sector, but none of this is possible without the right foundation of secure connectivity.
Review of HITEC Toronto 2017: A show about integration
For those who did not attend the 2017 edition of HITEC, held in Toronto this time around, you may be wondering what you missed.
Focus on a new guest experience
The innovators and technology companies focusedÊon a new guest experienceÊhave it right. The business travelers of today are some of the most sophisticated travelers to date. Business and leisure travelers love technology “when it works”.
The growing role of mobile in food and beverage
Mobile technology has been upending businesses and industries around the world for years. The launch of AppleÕs iPhone precipitated the now ubiquitous ÔAppÕ, leading to changes in the way we book taxis (Uber), date (Tinder), work out (Guava Pass) and more. The F&B scene is no different, and in 2017 restaurant managers will need to adapt to survive.
Small Cell Forum launches initiative to boost mobile connectivity
Small Cell Forum (SCF) has announced that it is engaging with the hospitality sector to support the deployment of small cells in order to boost mobile connectivity. The Forum, whose members include leading operators, silicon vendors and equipment manufacturers, is working directly with hospitality organisations around the world to demonstrate how small cells can cost effectively achieveÊfive bar coverage throughout hotels and venues.
Millennium Hotels embracing modern trends with Netflix and improved in room entertainment
Enseo, a trusted in-room entertainment systems integrator, recently completed its hospitality-grade installation for all of Millennium Hotels & ResortsÕ North American hotels.
GPB Capital expands IT services portfolio with investment in WiFi market leader Deep Blue Communications
As a certified partner for such companies as Wyndham Worldwide, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels, Cedar Fair, Merlin Entertainments, Planet Fitness, and many more, Deep Blue currently supports over 1,500 WiFi locations.
IHG Connect on track to reach 1,500 hotels in Americas this year
IHG Rewards Club members will be able to walk into any IHG Connect-enabled hotel and access Wi-Fi by entering their Rewards Club credentials and then be automatically recognized in future visits.
Are you prepared for digital detox travelers?
Consider embracing the ‘tech-free’ wave and catering to the needs of a growing travel segment that is craving a respite from being online and the information deluge incessantly hitting them.
