Travelers look for accommodations that are like home but better. And in 2020, people increasingly automate their homes. They want to bring that experience with them on the road. They wish to be able to stream the same entertainment they do at home. They want to control light and temperature from their smartphones, and they… Read more »
Hotel managers seeking ways to enhance customer experience may find guests enjoy personalized service, but they don’t want to see it. In other words, they want you to be concerned about their welfare, but don’t want you hovering. Here’s how you can give your clients the kind of custom and seamless service they expect, encouraging… Read more »
Part of your competitive advantage in attracting event planners to your hotel is the quality of the accommodations you have to offer. Planners want to see that you have clean, comfortable rooms, and meeting and conference space that can handle their needs. Making a great impression can be a major factor in bringing new and… Read more »
Virtual restaurants? Now what are we being expected to keep up with? When you’re operating a restaurant – trying to keep and attract diners, keep food costs under control, recruit top restaurant executives and staff – you’ve already got your hands full. But keeping on top of trends is worth it, in part because it… Read more »
You know that automation offers distinct advantages for your organization when hiring. Do you ever wonder if it offers similar benefits for candidates? It can, when employed correctly. You can keep desirable prospects engaged, remain top of mind among passive candidates and generally show people your hotel or restaurant is a great place to work.… Read more »
Facial recognition software is growing more prevalent and more accurate. Does it have a place in your hotel? Used properly, it has the potential to increase revenue and provide a better guest experience. Here are a few areas to consider its impact on your business. Improving Security Facial recognition software can prevent loss by… Read more »
As a hotel professional, you understand the importance of advertising to keep rooms filled, but how can you make sure your advertising efforts appear in front of the right people at the right time. What measures must you take to ensure you get the most out of your advertising spend? Programmatic advertising This form of… Read more »
As budgets get tighter and the demand for talent grows, restaurants must learn to do more with less. One of the means to achieve this is through the use of automation. Consider how you can employ automation to make your restaurant more efficient and profitable. Reservation manager Digital reservation management systems may be one of… Read more »
Chances are, when you hear blockchain, the first thing that comes to mind is bitcoin. But where blockchain applies to the hotel industry, it’s less about cryptocurrency than it is about the technology behind it – the ability to decentralize data storage. What Is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain is secure and decentralized data repository that permanently… Read more »
Self-driving cars are not yet widespread, but testing is ongoing. Common wisdom is that delivery of packages and food will ramp up much faster than actual human transport will. Ford, Toyota and several other manufacturers are running pilot programs. There has been some bugginess, but it truly is the way of the future, so it’s… Read more »
