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A recent study from Motorola, a part of Motorola Mobility offering business and mission-critical communication products and services to enterprises and governments, finds that IT spending in hospitality industry is increasing, mainly driven by the need to improve guest experience. However, hotel technology managers will face the challenge to convince the top management to approve investment in the latest technology. To overcome this challenge, technology managers need to present the business case for new technology procurement to senior management, according to Karnib The research concludes that smartphones, tablets and mobile applications are the new trends moving into 2012 in the hospitality industry.

This article talks about lodge management system, which beyond to a software, is mainly deal with reservation system and the updates of every activity in the lodge, make sure information that guests required is accurate and fast, this article mainly tell about the function of the lodge management system and the different between the earlier lodges.

A Swedish hotel intelligence organization has chosen Dubai as the location to use a new software product called Hoteligence. This software is about offering guests specific content and services at the specific time. It is a cloud-based software platform that can be operated through TV, iphone, ipad, Android, etc. It offers room entertainment: customers can play Angry Birds, listen to music and connect to social media platforms such as facebook and twitter. This software is also a useful marketing tool which can track and analyze guests' buying behavior. The feedback until now is very good, so I think it is possible to implement Hoteligence to a bigger market and more levels of hotels as this software not only increases the added benefits for guests, but also gives hoteliers a good marketing tool.

Could computing is the most productivity and advanced toll for collect the information and data analysis. Hospitality industry is based on the information of the guest and data of the operation to improve the their management, so the could computing technology is very needful for hoteliers. Though the article, we can learn something form the Protel hotel software company, that we need to know what are our customer need, so we can get to it and make them satisfaction. How can we know that, data base and information collecting can show us about the experience of the guests lived in hotel, and via this resource we can find the problem and solution more easier, so using the advanced software in hotel operation is very necessary.

Trends in the hospitality industry are changing. Hotels were once considered the place to indulge and splurge a little, but now we are beginning to see hotels change their approach to attracting customers. Properties around the world have begun to make changes that are reducing their carbon footprint, but those changes cannot always be seen by the guest. This means that many guests do not even realize that its happening. Many changes will begin to happen as customers express their concerns more publicly. Surveys are showing that a growing number of guests want to see green initiatives within hotels, and wouldn't mind paying a little more to stay at green hotels. There is work being done to measure a customer's carbon footprint and this knowledge will give hotels some consistency in the way they report their emissions. Although still in its early stages, green initiatives provide great marketing opportunities for hotels, and they are starting to see that they can attract more people through these initiatives. Green Initiatives are will continue to becomes increasingly more popular for guests. As guests continue to become aware of the effects of their carbon footprint they are going to look for ways to help reduce it. One area will be in the hospitality industry. This is a great opportunity for hotels to increase profits, by marketing to this type of traveler.

This article talks about new technological initiatives in the hospitality industry. Connect is the new software that will be launched in January 2013 for Androids, and is currently available for downloads on iOS platforms. The purpose of this software is to improve hotels connections to their guests. This software was created by Monscierge with the idea that hotels can keep connection with their guests through smartphones or tablet where guests can get access to all the information about the brand, hotel in a way that suits the requirements of today's tech-savvy user. Through Connect, guests can now communicate their need via chat or voice directly and quickly getting in contact with any department of service that the hotel offer such as housekeeping, restaurant, valet, spa and any other. At the moment, this software is only available at participating hotels. However, guests still have access to the recommendations and travel information in any other hotel. This efficiently allows reliable information at a real-time delivery. "Guests can add their own messages and send them to friends and family through email, Facebook, and Twitter - facilitating the guest's connection to friends and family while providing added exposure for the brand and location." (Robinson. C, 2012)

This article introduces a new check-in technology, it will effectively increase guest satisfaction. This new system works by sending a confirmation email to guests with a bar code attached on the day they are scheduled to arrive. After scanning the code using a smartphone or a print out at the kiosk, a prompt asks the guest how many keys they would like and then prints them out. They are then free to go to their room upon completion. Also it introduces the online guestroom selection system used by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Worldwide has already found success in its attempt to put the check-in process in consumers' hands. Within 36 hours of arriving at a Homewood property, guests receive an echeck-in reminder and a prompt to select which guestroom they'd like to stay in on a virtual floor-plan map. This article points out the digital check-in challenges as well: 1. Ensuring that the global Web platform communicates effectively with the local hotel system is always important. 2. Some training must take place at the operational level. 3. It's very rare that the suite that a guest desires is actually available at the moment they want to book it. This article presents the bright side of online check-in and the effect it brings to improve guest's satisfaction but the challenges remains which makes it difficult to implement vastly. But it could becomes a trend for the future check-in system.

Show marks two decades of continued advancement in automatic minibar technology and industry firsts available only from Bartech Bartech, a world leader in automatic profit-generating minibar solutions for the hospitality industry, announced today that it will be showcasing its comprehensive product line at Equip'Hôtel 2012, taking place November 11-15 at Porte De Versailles in Paris, France. In addition to their already extensive selection of customizable automatic minibars designed to maximize revenue and save hoteliers time and money through increased efficiency, Bartech will also be introducing three new product solutions this year at Hall 2 Booth D56. These recent innovations include the energy efficient Neobar, a stand-alone eTray and new web-based minibar management software.

Efficient, energy-saving, increase profits, not only is the development trend of the hotel, but the overall trend of the economy. Bartech seize troubled refrigerator consumes high for the hotel industry, which proposed innovation. These recent innovations include the energy efficient Neobar, a stand-alone eTray and new web-based minibar management software. Now only be reflected in terms of technology and design of energy-saving, I believe that the next phase of development will be more evident in the near future, our effort will be put into the research and development of new materials, smaller resource consumption, durable and lasting.

In today's hospitality market, efficient and timely control is determining the industry leaders. Hospitality software's tend to have hotel specific templates, forms, marketing promotions, training programs, menu analysis tools and financial tracking tools. They have many modules like: Hotel administrations, Hotel Front Desk Management, Hotel housekeeping, and Hotel accounting. They can be used in hotels, motels, inns, resorts, hostel, ranch, suites, apartments and bed & breakfast. We can get a lot of benefit from the use of software in hospitality industry like the Hotel Management Software are an excellent way to spend money since it is effective, saves time, provides convenience and avoids things like double booking and other minor mistakes that prove to be hazardous in the long run. And in order to be successful hospitality software should have User Defined Fields for high flexibility; high-quality graphical representation of rooms, and real-time statistics.

This article is about the mobile network technology (including software and hardware) now playing a significant role in the hospitality industry. Hotels use more mobile technology for their marketing and reservation will come out obviously advantage among the competitors. For example, the Google Maps is growing very fast, and its software on the mobile has become the most popular travelling tool for the users in recent months. People use this software as they ask for dinner recommendations, view maps and turn-by-turn directions. What is more, travelers they can use other software in their mobile to watch proprietary videos highlighting hotel amenities and area attractions. As the mobile network technology is growing so fast today, the hotels should make some revolution for their marketing or booking and reservation system. First of all, the hotel should ensure they have a website for the mobile device which can be smooth and functioned well. Addition, for the marketing department, hotels can offer some discount for the travelers who use the mobile software for booking in advance. Because of the locating function in the mobile, hotels can collect those data in their data house which will be useful to customer data analyzing. What is more, the mobile technology is continuously changing, the hotels should follow the trend, and pay attention for the technology renew which will help to attract more customers.

This article focuses on sustainability and methods in which technology is utilized to conserve energy and waste, while also not hindering the guest experience. Hotels, similar to the Salvatore Grand Hotel, have began implementing systems such as the Verve Living System, by Zeno Controls, LLC, that provide wireless connections to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, as well as the lighting in the guest room. It utilizes sensors to activate such amenities, and enables the guest to enter the room, place their key card into a slot, and it will begin to adjust to the preferred temperature and the preferred lighting levels. Once the key card is removed, such as when the guest is leaving the room, after a very short delay, it sends a signal that verifies the room is unoccupied, and turns off these energy-consuming items in the room. Many guests, when staying in hotels, do not consider turning off their lights or air conditioning when they leave the room, and simply leave everything running. They do not realize the impact this has not only on costs for the hotel itself, but also the impact that it has on energy consumption and sustainability. With the growing awareness of being "green", guests are focusing more and more on conservation, however, they may still be slacking in these areas, leaving things on, being absent minded. This system will allow guests to not have to worry about such tasks, and controls the system of turning these items off for them, adding convenience for the guest who is environmentally conscious. I have personally seen a similar system being used in a hotel room, and thought it was a great idea, and an amazing way to control costs and eliminate waste of resources. It is also very surprising to read that the Verve Living System detects low battery levels, constant occupancy, problems with room connectivity, and rooms that are not communicating with the hotel PMS or other systems. This enables the maintenance team of a hotel to fun

Hotels have been lax on keeping up with the technological advances that have come about in the past few years. This article talks about how a few different hotels all over the world are starting to use these technologies to their benefit. Some hotels have hosts greeting guests with an ipad and making room keys etc.. while they have a drink at the bar. Others have given their guests capabilities to play the movies or music they've purchased on their ipad or iphone directly on the room TV as opposed to purchasing movies from the hotel. It seems like hotels are starting to grasp what their guests really want which is quick, paperless and technilogical convenience.

Hotels are catching up with the technological advances

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For a company, the data of finance is very important. The software is in addition to sophisticated financials, Multiview also offers a robust reporting and analytics environment with the ViewPoint tool. With ViewPoint, companies have access to all corporate data coupled with the ability to drill down to the underlying detail in every subsystem.

VingCard Elsafe provides electronic locks, in-room safes, and advanced energy management systems for hotels. At the Hotel Bristol in Vienna, the first invisible door lock has been installed, taking minimalist design to new heights. Without compromising the security of hotel guests, VingCard Elsfae is able to the hide the lock components from the user, allowing for a more sleek door.  WIth the use of RFID and secure anti-cloning software, this solution is designed to be adapted to Near Field Communication technology which will allow guests to use their mobile devices as room keys. Besides aesthetic advantages, Essence by VingCard Elsafe minimizes integrated installation and maintenance. 

ince its founding as a hotel management company in 2003, Ascenture Hotel Group has evolved into a full-scale development firm with 10 properties in five states and more on the horizon, including a five-star resort in the Dominican Republic. To meet investor expectations and track profitability targets, Moffa relies on Profitvue enterprise accounting and financial planning software from Aptech Computer Systems to calculate and communicate crucial business data on his assets data each day. Ascenture's brands include Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Comfort Suites. One reason his company chose Aptech is because Profitvue accepts performance data from all brands and systems, regardless of flag, and easily creates centralized daily property reports and consolidated financials and delivers them online or by e-mail. Ascenture's move to Profitvue also saves it money. Ascenture has only two people in its accounting office for all its assets. "Aptech creates a more efficient operation so we save about $80,000 in additional salaries," says Joseph C. Moffa, Ascenture president. Moffa's team monitors each hotel's operation against budget with a flexible set of metrics that show property financial health. "Our partners and investors are in business for a profit," explains Moffa. "A hotel is a different investment with a different return than an office building. It is a 365, 24/7 living, breathing business that never closes. We use Aptech to keep our investors and partners informed. I want them to be the smartest owners in the hotel business and understand how we manage their investments to increase value. We use Profitvue reports to show how we manage costs down to the smallest amenities." Profitvue also enables his management team to monitor property performance while they are traveling, explains Lisa Zifer Ascenture's director of operations. "Aptech makes our company and its services portable. We access data remotely us

Interesting article! The author appeals hotel managers to stop, look and listen before investe hotel teches. He point that in-room technology makes provide a good experience for the guests however the hotel owner have to pay much and the ROI decreased. In addition the writer notice that the manager should understand the real demands of travelers instead of installing high-end devices in the guest room.

No matter in what kind of biz, before we make a decision to adopt new technology, it's better to do a SWOT analysis at first. In the hospitality industry, everything related to the relationship with people. What kind of service will accept by customers and what's the best method to provide are the basic questions need to be answered before take a new investment approach. In this artical, it piont out to be wait and see before tacking a new investment. There are some benifits to do this. 1, save money. 2, get the experience from others. 3, lower risk. No matter what kind of method you take, the basic rule is making decision from customer perspective.