Despite their lack of branding power, independent hotels are very much in the game these days thanks to technology and social media services that level the playing field.
What’s the true vision behind YOTEL? Why has it embraced such a distinct hospitality approach? And why go the high-tech route? Here you will find the answers.
While iPad & Co. are already part of the basic equipment of technology-lovers many hotels are going even further. Here we present the hi-tech hotels which have already introduced tomorrow s technology.
It is an amazing time we live in. The time when information technologies are developing at a bewildering pace, constantly transforming and revolutionizing our life.
"The first of these was that where possible technology should be moved ‘above property’, in other words to the cloud. And secondly, we wanted to give owners the opportunity to look at Opex (operational expenditure) models rather than just pure Capex (capital expenditure) models."
How is the serviced apartment sector changing? Our reporter speaks to Susan Cully about changing perceptions and the leisure market.
A recent webinar sponsored and moderated by The Wall Street Journal and an accompanying white paper explored 10 key hospitality technology trends.
In summary, we believe that hotels can differentiate by offering unique experiences in gift certificates.
When Amy Eisen originally booked a weeklong vacation to celebrate her 30th anniversary, she was looking at a $3,749 hotel bill.
Some of these trends have already found their way in to luxury hotels yet due to this technology becoming more affordable and accessible, smaller hotels could adopt these, too.
Mobile was responsible for US$ 2.6 billion in travel booking value in 2011. By 2013, that number is projected to exceed US$ 8 billion, representing 6.5 per cent of the total online travel market.
Implementing DVRs in extended-stay hotels was obvious, Weiss said. Guests are staying multiple nights and want to watch content on a different night.
Although a technology may be identified as ‘sustainable," hoteliers should apply the same due diligence as with any other procurement decision, including consideration of technical merit, operational impacts and constraints, regulatory and brand requirements, and economic impact.
Technology and online hospitality experts believe many hoteliers are losing business and wasting opportunities when it comes to technology.
In this article, the author introduces some significant tech “power tools” poised to profoundly change the travel experience and the businesses that create it.
The hotel technology landscape constantly is changing, and those without a keen eye on the terrain likely are to trip and fall. That’s why it’s crucial for owners to understand the tech-related issues that keep their GMs up at night.
Technology continues to be the key driver in boosting both travel agents" business capabilities and user end-travel experience - a trend that looks set to grow well into 2012.
Technology continues to be the key driver in boosting both travel agents" business capabilities and user end-travel experience - a trend that looks set to grow well into 2012.
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