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HRIS - 1 views

  • An HRIS system is computer software that manages HR activities.
  • Perhaps the biggest benefit that the use of an HRIS system adds to a business is its ability to create reports and presentations.
  • In support of a firm’s staffing efforts, many HRIS systems provide a sophisticated interface allowing its use by both internal employees, as well as external job applicants.
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  • An HRIS system allows a business to streamline the administration of employee benefits.
  • An HRIS system allows a business to streamline the administration of employee benefits
  • In support of a firm’s staffing efforts, many HRIS systems provide a sophisticated interface allowing its use by both internal employees, as well as external job applicants
  • Perhaps the biggest benefit that the use of an HRIS system adds to a business is its ability to create reports and presentations
  • A human resource information system (HRIS) is computer software employers use to manage the human resources functions of their organization.
  • In support of a firm’s staffing efforts, many HRIS systems provide a sophisticated interface allowing its use by both internal employees, as well as external job applicants.
  • A human resource information system (HRIS) is computer software employers use to manage the human resources functions of their organization. It has the capability to maintain employment records of all staff members, and employers can use it to collect metrics surrounding the firm’s staffing, performance management, compensation and benefits activities. Although not all companies utilize an HRIS system, there are many benefits to doing so.
  • An HRIS system typically holds all information surrounding the firm’s human resources initiatives, including details regarding the group's hiring practices, such as a comprehensive listing of all job applicants, an up-to-date index of job openings and electronic copies of each employee’s onboarding paperwork, such as I-9 and W2 forms
  • An HRIS system allows candidates for open positions to submit their resumes and contact information to a potential employer from a remote computer. The system then collects the information and archives it so it is easily accessible by the hiring manager.
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    HRIS is a computer software employers use to manage the human resources functions of hotels. There are lots of benefits of using this system. According to this article, the most advantage by using HRIS is that it helps create reports and presentation. For instance, the system holds all the informations about human resources in hotels. You can find your employees' personal information very easily and don't have to ask them to bring their documents any more such as I-20 or I-9 forms. The second benefit is related to recruitment, which means it can provide information not only internal staffs but also external job applicants. The third advantage is that by using HRIS, employees themselves can focus on their own profiles. They can log in themselves and change and update their status and required details, which becomes a better way to manage themselves.  
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    I was interested in the hiring process of this system, how does it narrow down possible candidates and what is the interview process? It seems like the system is geared more towards current employees than potential employees. Also, how are these tax forms filled out? Are they submitted electronically or do you have to go in person to fill them out? Some companies can e-mail them to you and you record your results and send e-mail them back it's that simple. I wasn't getting it from this system.
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    This article talks about the befefits of having a Human Resource Information System in your business. For those never heard of HRIS before, Human Resource Information System is a computer system helps manage your human resource. It collects data of your employees, and manage them in a form of database. The article author talks about davantages HRIS gave in three aspects. Firstly, and the most important function of HRIS is generating reports and presentations. Basically, you can gain any human resource information you need from those reports. Secondly, HRIS makes the process of recruitment more effective. It open port for applicants so they can submit their resumes on-line. Last but not the least, HRIS is also equipted with function of benefits administration It allowes employees update their information by themself, which is big saving of time and money for your business
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    HRIS is 'computer software employers use to manage the human resources functions of their organization'. There are benefits in reporting, recruitment, and administration aspects. The reporting piece allows to track all job applicants, job openings, and e-copies of all employees' related paperwork, as well as compensations and incentives. Recruitment piece allows for resume submission, then different parameters of search of HR managers can be incorporated. HRIS 'system allows for a streamline administration'.
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    The human resource system can help hotel or anyother companies' HR department to management employees effectively. The system will in charge of salary, w2 tax report and a lot of tedious work. In a sense, the system can not only reduce mistake but alos save some laber cost, because most of data processing will be finished automatic.
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    This article summarizes the major key points with Human Resources Information Systems and more importantly, their advantages. It starts by discussing how a HRIS is software that aids in the management functions of human resources. The main benefit is the fact that it can generate reports and presentations, making it particularly convenient for more than a few factors, while holding data and files needed for the human resources mangers to do their jobs proficiently. HRIS can aid a company internally as well as externally with job applicants. This is great for employers who are looking for new candidates. In addition, it benefits the company with assisting with the benefits plan, knowing exactly what their coverage is for the year.
jsanc478

Benefits of proximity marketing systems for the hospitality - 0 views

  • Proximity marketing is a form of electronic marketing where customers are targeted by marketers based on their proximity to a certain location. Generally, these communications are personalised and aimed at motivating the customer to make a purchase in the immediate future.
  • There are several ways a proximity marketing system can be implemented. Options include:QR CodesGeofencing (RFID or GPS)BeaconsWi-Fi
  • Geofencing is a tool that facilitates proximity marketing by tracking a guest’s movement using an app that has been granted access to analyze their device’s GPS signal.
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  • Beacon systems (like the Alertiee Plus) work by using Bluetooth to open a line of communication between a guest’s device and a specific location’s beacon when the two come close enough together to establish a connection.
  • In addition, beacons allow for much more flexibility, reliability, and detail in locations where GSP or cell signals are weak (e.g., malls, department stores, and hotels). If a guest enters the beacon’s Bluetooth radius the system will be able to communicate, regardless of any other factors. Beacons typically use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which uses significantly less bandwidth and battery power than GPS-based geofencing systems.
  • Proximity marketing systems are incredible tools for streamlining and automating operations in the hospitality industry.
  • the most promising benefits of proximity marketing and geofencing technologies in the hospitality industry is in boosting sales revenue.
  • Alertiee will help you realise missing sales opportunities, stores’ performance based on conversion rate, and stores’ sales hotspots areas.
  • Alertiee will help you to provide a harmonious customer experience across your omnichannel business. Our technology enables customer experience, marketing and retail teams to close the gap between customers’ digital experience and their physical experience.
  • roximity marketing systems are innovative ways of accomplishing this.
  • hospitality industry can use and benefit from these tools with a focus on streamlining operations, increasing sales revenue, and improving customer experience.
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  • proximity marketing systems offer an ROI that is 16% greater than PPC SEM. In part due to its cost-effectiveness, proximity marketing has begun to see widespread adoption by companies like McDonald’s, Walmart, and Macy’s.
  • The process looks like this: Guest installs an app with geofencing capabilities and grants both GPS and notification permissions. App tracks guest’s location and sends updates to proximity marketing system using cellular data. App alerts proximity marketing system that guest has entered an area defined by owners as ‘the business’. Guest receives marketing materials in the form of push notifications via the app.
  • hile both geofencing and beacon systems offer several benefits to businesses in the hospitality industry, beacons are by far the more intuitive and less invasive of the two.
  • beacon systems don’t need to (and, in fact, can’t) track a guest’s location when they aren’t near the beacon itsel
  • geofencing technologies typically need to continually update their records of the guest’s location so that the system is aware when they enter the designated area.
  • How can proximity marketing and geofencing technology benefit hospitality businesses?
  • Check-ins
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  • Proximity marketing is a form of communication strategy.
  • Increasing sales revenue
  • Targeted marketing
  • Personalised marketing
  • Improving guest experience
  • Room service
  • Wait times
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    Proximity marketing and geofencing can benefit hospitality businesses in streamlining and automating operations with reviews, the increase in sales revenue will assist with marketing room-service order. This system improve guest experiences such as room service, wait times.
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    This article talks about all of the positive benefits of proximity marketing system for the hospitality Industry. How the Industry can benefit from the tools that will bring increase in revenue and improvement of customer services and work. It explains also how geofencing and beacon system will offer benefits to certain business in the industry.
smend120

Advantages Of Cloud Computing For Hotel Industry - 5 views

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      This article is discussing the benefits of using cloud computing in the hospitality industry, specifically, in hotels. With all cloud computing, the biggest overall benefit is that users no longer have to stress over attempting to maintain their data on their own. This article also goes into detail on how cloud computing can cut costs, improve guest experiences, promote direct booking, and allow industry professionals to work remotely.
  • Now, businesses don’t have to burden themselves by storing data in traditional in-house servers; rather, they can opt for a cloud service that would store their data in secured data centres.
  • Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS)
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  • By making use of cloud computing, as a hotelier, you pay only for what you demand. It specifies that your upfront costs are kept low as you are only paying for the computing power and cloud storage which your hotel actually needs.
  • The need for hardware overload in your hotel is brought down, because of which your electricity bills are also reduced by a huge margin.
  • also shortens the project time resulting in costs cutting and higher productivity.
  • An added advantage of cloud computing is that it frees your staff from their otherwise fixed terminals and lets them work independently and even more efficiently.
  • increased in the speed at which the guests access the products and services, thus only creating seamless hotel experiences for them.
  • Also, one of the major benefits is the real-time update — it makes the process much smoother and cheaper, and saves a lot of time.
  • However, when you put your hotel process and management on the cloud, it provides you with the flexibility to access it and work on it from any part of the world — all you need is a steady internet connection and a smart device (a laptop, or a computer, or mobile phone or tablet.)
  • When it comes to the benefits of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, the list includes enhanced guest experiences, massive reduction in costs, faster services and their seamless access, software and service security, and more flexibility.
  • cloud computing has transformed businesses
  • hospitality industry, cloud computing has done wonders
  • reshaped the structure of the industry
  • from increasing operational efficiency to lowering the management costs.
  • better guest experience and increase the revenue of the property.
  • ringing down costs like energy, hardware and operations
  • increasing inclination towards the use of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, they don’t need to always rely on travel agents all the time
  • hotel check-ins can be done from smartphones or tablets
  • cloud computing has transformed businesses
  • cloud-based services are now replacing the old and traditional systems at all levels. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS) have all become the first choice of cloud computing services for many hospitality businesses. And they are all charged up with the amazing benefits of cloud computing.
  • Over the past few years, cloud computing has transformed businesses from across the world, irrespective of their industry. Today, the demand anytime, anywhere access has skyrocketed, and cloud computing is delivering just that — all you need is an internet connection with good bandwidth.
  • businesses don’t have to burden themselves by storing data in traditional in-house servers; rather, they can opt for a cloud service that would store their data in secured data centres.
  • There are several benefits of using the cloud and they have helped several hotels across the world to strengthen up their business — from increasing operational efficiency to lowering the management costs.
  • Advantages Of Cloud Computing For Hotel Industry
  • In the hospitality industry, Cloud Computing is a mixture of PaaS, SaaS and IaaS. It operates on the model of Use, Builds, and Migrate.
  • By making use of cloud computing, as a hotelier, you pay only for what you demand. It specifies that your upfront costs are kept low as you are only paying for the computing power and cloud storage which your hotel actually needs.
  • Hoteliers Can Cut Huge Business Costs With Cloud Computing
  • cloud computing can benefit hoteliers by bringing down costs like energy, hardware and operations. The need for hardware overload in your hotel is brought down, because of which your electricity bills are also reduced by a huge margin. Cloud computing in the hospitality industry also shortens the project time resulting in costs cutting and higher productivity. Hence, if you shift your software services to the cloud, your hotel business would witness a significant number of opportunities.
  • Cloud Computing Leads To Improved & Enhanced Guest Experiences
  • The two main purposes of an efficient and effective hotel PMS are: offer the hotel staff the best set of management tools assist you to ensure the top-notch guest experience
  • An added advantage of cloud computing is that it frees your staff from their otherwise fixed terminals and lets them work independently and even more efficiently.
  • Being on the cloud also means that hotel check-ins can be done from smartphones or tablets and not only through the hotel front desk.
  • Direct Bookings Are Made Easy With Cloud Computing
  • There was a time when hotels used to payout huge commissions for bookings to the online as well as offline travel agencies. However, with the increasing inclination towards the use of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, they don’t need to always rely on travel agents all the time. Hotels can upgrade their hotel website with cloud-powered services such as web booking engine that can be integrated to the hotel PMS. Also, one of the major benefits is the real-time update — it makes the process much smoother and cheaper, and saves a lot of time.
  • Cloud Computing In Hospitality Industry Makes Working Remotely Possible When you as a hotelier is not present in the property, managing the operations gets a little tougher. However, when you put your hotel process and management on the cloud, it provides you with the flexibility to access it and work on it from any part of the world — all you need is a steady internet connection and a smart device (a laptop, or a computer, or mobile phone or tablet.)
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    Cloud computing makes sense to work business in a cloud setting. The article states that Cloud computing has "transformed businesses" throughout the world. We learned that a disadvantage of Cloud is the dependence of Internet connection. With Cloud computing, you can share and store data. This can be a better way to run business. We have learned that Cloud computing is more scalable, secure, and reliable. Cloud computing cost less, and you can pay for what you need. Cloud you can customize what you need, to your specific needs. The article even mentions it "lowers management costs." Unlike unintended PMS, which can require maintenance, and be highly costly. We discussed in our video lecture from this past week, how hotel check-ins are being done from smart phones- as this article includes. This is beneficial for enhancing guest experience, and increasing the speed of check-ins. Travel agents have their own way of how they conduct themselves, their business, and the services he or she provides. However, the article shows how with Cloud computing, you would not need to depend on travel agents. Furthermore, Cloud computing can increase sales and revenue for a hotel property. Cloud computing is replacing traditional PMS system's and have a multitude of benefits.
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    Hoteliers today are joining in on the trend of the use of cloud computing. Some benefits of cloud computing include the increase of operational efficiency, lowering management costs since the hotelier only pays for what they demand. Energy costs and hardware operation costs are also decreased. It allows for hotel check ins to be done via smart phones and tablets and not just at the front desk upon arrival, and it also allows for hotels to not have to rely on travel agents all the time for bookings which saves them having to pay commission to travel companies.
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    No matter the industry, cloud computing has changed organizations all around the world in recent years. Today's need for access at any time and from any location has soared, and cloud computing is supplying it. All you want is a reliable internet connection. Businesses might choose a cloud service that would store their data in safe data centers rather than burdening themselves with traditional in-house servers to store data. At all levels, cloud-based services are now taking the place of outdated and conventional technologies. Many hospitality firms now use cloud computing services offered by infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS). And they are all fired up with the incredible benefits of cloud computing. Cloud computing can benefit hoteliers by driving down costs like energy, hardware, and operations. Your hotel's requirement for hardware overload is decreased, which significantly lowers your electricity costs. The hotel sector uses cloud computing to speed up projects, which reduces costs and increases efficiency. An efficient and effective hotel PMS will help you to ensure that your guests receive a first-rate experience and will provide the hotel employees with the best set of management capabilities. Another benefit of cloud computing is that it frees your personnel from stationary terminals, allowing them to work more independently and productively. Due to the cloud, guests may now check in at hotels using their smartphones or tablets as well as the front desk. Working remotely is possible thanks to cloud computing in the hospitality sector. Managing the business becomes a little more challenging when you, the hotelier, are not on the premises. However, putting your hotel management and operations in the cloud gives you the flexibility to access and operate on them from any location in the world.
AQUEELAH THOMPSON

Hotels find savings, other benefits, in the cloud - 2 views

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  • that which removes hardware off property to centrally located servers for on-demand functionality and accessibility
  • The goal in both cases? Get as much IT out of hotels as possible.
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  • By taking the burden of IT off hotel staff, the front desk can focus more of their energy and attention where it really counts: the guest, Choice’s Davis said.
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    This article is a good one about the cloud and how the hotels are finding benefits with using it. The benefits that they are seeing is that the cloud allows them to move their hardware off of the property to a central location to be operated. Another point they focused on is how it allows hotels to run their software and hardware more efficiently and it is also a lot cheaper. They have found that it allows them to get rid of IT in the hotel. They also touched on the cons and one being that if their is no internet or not enough internet connection there will be problems. Another issue is security.
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    This article is a good one about the cloud and how the hotels are finding benefits with using it. The benefits that they are seeing is that the cloud allows them to move their hardware off of the property to a central location to be operated. Another point they focused on is how it allows hotels to run their software and hardware more efficiently and it is also a lot cheaper. They have found that it allows them to get rid of IT in the hotel. They also touched on the cons and one being that if their is no internet or not enough internet connection there will be problems. Another issue is security. Many people feel that as complicated the industry is, it is somewhat important for hospitality type businesses to have the cloud. With having the cloud, this will ensure that the systems are always updated. A point that stood out to me was how the La Quinta saved 30-50% in telecommunication at each of their locations. Many hotels will find themselves using the cloud in the future
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Benefits of Human Resource Information System | Advance Systems Inc - 1 views

  • The world of HR has greatly been enhanced by technology. With new systems available to enhance productivity and streamline operations, those in human resources can achieve greater success with the benefits of human resource information system choices.
  • Depending on the type of system you choose, your company could see benefits ranging from cost and time savings to increased employee engagement and better adherence to compliance and regulations.
  • An HRIS can make the onboarding process an efficient and consistent one. By providing easy access to training materials and handbooks for new employees and storing all new employee information in one convenient place
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  • An HRIS system can eliminate paper and turn all of your employee records into easy to access online data. These can be retrieved simply by anyone with authorization and are backed up remotely to ensure safety.
  • When you can automate payroll by integrating it with your HRIS, you take hours of work off your HR team’s shoulders. You can also automate tasks such as immediate approval or denial of time off requests based on set rules, shift change alerts, and other time-consuming jobs.
  • With biometric timekeeping, your HR team knows in real time where employees are in case they are needed. This can be especially helpful in situations where deliveries need to be made or customers need in-person help.
  • Employee self service tools allow your employees to clock in and out with their personal smart device, making it easy for them to work from remote offices or from home. They can also use the HRIS platform to efficiently check their schedules and make any changes necessary without having to come into the home office.
  • An HRIS system provides one simple mode of communication that is easy to use and organize. This not only allows employees to talk with colleagues about ongoing projects, but also request shift changes, explain absences, and put in for annual leave or vacation.
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    This article talks about the benefits of HRIS implemented in the workplace. The benefits are both for HR Departments and Employees as well. These systems save time and also money, and are able to better adhere to compliance regulations. These systems are able to track an employee from a candidate stage to termination. It makes the onboarding process a quicker one and employees are able to access trainings online as well as their handbooks. Eliminating paperwork and having records all in one place is another benefit, and those with access can easily retrieve a file in seconds. Automatic payroll facilitates the process, and approving or denying requests and shift changes are also able to be completed with ease. This also provides flexibility for employees to clock in and out from their smart phones if they work remotely, they can also check their schedules easily and communicate to others through these systems. This is a great article that highlights the benefits of HRIS. I use one of these systems on a daily basis, and I can vouch for it's efficiency to my daily tasks.
Jia Zhu

Evolving Technologies To Drive Competitive Advantages / Arthur Andersen - 0 views

  • The technology life cycle provides a model to assess how and when companies and individuals adopt new technologies. Pioneers are generally the first to acquire new technologies and take the greatest risk. A second category of technology users -- leaders -- adopt relatively unproven technologies, but the risks are known and accepted.
  • In terms of costs and benefits, the best balance appears to be with the leaders who invest significantly less than pioneers and incur reduced risks, yet their technology investments can yield similar benefits.
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  • Optimally, hotel organizations should be able to reduce IT costs, leverage investments in PCs and improve staff productivity. In addition, client server technology sets the stage for the still more sophisticated technologies of the next decade in which guests will have greater access to in-room technologies, and fully integrated systems using a common database will be the norm.
  • client server technology. This technology will bring no less than the dismantling of the management information system (MIS) paradigm as we have known it, more completely democratizing access to information than at any time in the past.
  • Client server technology is probably the most viable strategic option for medium to large multi-property owners and operators as technology upgrades are made.
  • The potential to improve operating efficiencies.
  • Guest services accessed by the guest typically involve the use of the in-room television remote control to select from a suite of interactive programs and services. Guests can navigate easily through multi-media video and audio, and be automatically connected by phone to outside services.
  • involve a PC running a front-end application that allows access to outside services, as well as access to guest-specific information maintained in a central repository or database. In either case, the method employed is driven by the guest familiarity and comfort in using technology.
  • better target a hotel's customer base.
  • Client server technology now permits a hotel chain to maintain one single customer database which can be accessed by all of the properties connected to the server over the network. In addition, far more data can be collected about the customer and his spending, making the database much more powerful as a focused marketing tool.
  • Technological advances thus have the potential to generate a range of benefits critical to remaining competitive, and ultimately driving expanded market share and profitability. Nevertheless, the barriers to increased investments in technology by hotel owners and operators can be daunting. These include general resistance to change, lack of available funds or manpower to invest in technology, and a perceived inability to quantify benefits.
  • investments in technologies and effective application of these technologies in hotel operations and services will become one of the most decisive factors differentiating successful hotel organizations globally in the years ahead.
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    This article discussed about the advantages the technology bring to hospitality industry and why it is important for hotelier to make investment in IT. Technology life cycle provides a model for companies to assess when to adopt new technology. The best balance between the investment costs and benefits are the leaders who invest less then pioneers and incur reduced risks. Hotel technology investment is critical today for the following areas, improve guest experience and improve operating efficiencies. Then the article continue to discuss the development of technology in the last and what the new technology investment brought to the hospitality industry. For example the client server technology brought the integration in the 1990s, more advanced and well-integrated system for on-stop guest services and database marketing. Technology advances have the potential to generate benefits critical to remaining competitive and ultimately driving expanded market share and profitability. The barriers to increase investment in technology by hotel owners and operators include general resistance to change, lack of available funds or manpower to invest in technology and perceived inability to quantify benefits. As a result, investments in technologies and effective application of these technologies in hotel operation and services will become one of the most decisive factors differentiating successful hotel organizations globally in the years ahead.
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15 Benefits of Having Digital Menu Boards in Your Restaurant - 0 views

  • While the core focus of a restaurant might be to serve delicious food, what missed out is the paper menus and restaurant chalkboard on which restaurant invest lot of time and mon.
  • 1. Digital Menu Display Makes Communication Easier
  • It gives you better control over what you want to highlight on your menu which indirectly influences the choices of order of a customer.
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  • use videos or animations that catches more attention and also makes the communication much easier
  • 2. Save Time by Easy to update Digital Display
  • pdate can be made in a matter of seconds and whenever you want to.
  • 3. Sound Investment Saving Money
  • convenience with an added benefit of cost savings. Since you don’t have to print new menus or promotional material regularly
  • 4. Digital Display Create a More Memorable Experience
  • The right mix of graphics and videos can keep customers entertained
  • enhance the overall customer experience.
  • 5. Better Visibility of Menu
  • grab user’s attention with videos and animations
  • ye pleasing than the regular paper
  • 6. 24/7 Support
  • Many restaurants have started opting for 24/7 menus which create an impression on passersby too
  • 7. Boost Sale up to 21-23%
  • said to have boost up sales by 21-23%
  • You can change menu items, prices, and promote specials without having to invest anything more to have your menus changed
  • 8. Promote and Upsell Your New Items
  • sell and promote your newly introduced items on the menu.
  • 13. Reduce Wait Time
  • Moreover a restaurant can use several other things like display fun facts or display promotional material to distract the waiting customers and get them less frustrated.
  • 14. Meet Health Care Regulations
  • display calorie counts next to each menu item.
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    Week 4 Article Summary 15 Benefits of Having Digital Menu Boards in Your Restaurant. This article discusses the positive ways in having a digital menus and explains the benefit it has on the restaurant. The focus of the restaurant should be more on the quality of food being served. Even though there are a lot of restaurant that give you an experience like no other but if the food is not top quality it will be hard to bring customers back. Having this type of digital menus could enhance the guest experience while helping the restaurant increase revenues. Here are ten of the top fifteen positives reasons of having a digital menu boards. 1) Digital menu displays will make communication easier. This starts form the customer directly to the kitchen. It will also allow the establishment to display videos and animations that will catch the eyes of the customers and could highlight specific menu items. 2) Saves time by easy updates on display. The software will allow the restaurant to update the menu very easy. You could add and take away dishes without having to print all new menus. It will also allow you 86 items that are sold out at any time during the shift. 3) Sound Investment of saving money. With the system allowing you to change menus, it will save money because you won't have to pay to print new menus every time you want revise it. 4) Digital displays create a more memorable experience. With having a digital screen, it will allow the customer to stay entertained by having a right mix of graphic videos and allowing them to keep them occupied during down times. 5) Better Visibility of menu. The display on the tablet will allow the guest to see a nice HD screen with colors that will make it easy to see and read. 6) 24/7 support. No matter what time of day, there will be support for mangers to trouble shoot any issues that might be happing at time. 7) Boost sales up to 21-23%. It has been said that having an emenu will increase revenues by allowing the establ
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6 BENEFITS OF PROXIMITY MARKETING AND HOW TO EXECUTE A CAMPAIGN - 0 views

  • Even back in 2014, Dunkin Donuts delivered discount coupons to people near Starbucks. Needless to say, this gave them substantially higher coupon redemption rates. Recently, the initiative from Burger King is a great example of how to use the power of relevance and immediacy by offering customers something highly relevant and timely.
  • otargeting is easy with proximity marketing Proximity marketing increases app engagement Beacons help to improve app retention Proximity marketing helps you gain a competitive edge Proximity marketing gives you immediate conver
  • Remember that proximity marketing isn’t just limited to mobile devices. Wearables can also receive beacon notifications. So, if you are seeking new ways to gain a competitive edge, it’s time you suggested proximity marketing.
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  • Regardless of the technology you use, your push notifications are the most important part of your campaign.
  • Proximity marketing is one of the fastest ways to gain a competitive edge when it comes to mobile marketing.
  • Because personalization is the key success factor for any digital marketing campaign. Moreover, personalization is the foundation for providing an awesome mobile experience for app users.
  • Proximity marketing simply refers to communicating with customers at the right place, at the right time, with a personalised mobile message. It bridges the gap between offline and online marketing. Beacons, geofencing and push notifications play a vital role.
  • Recently, the initiative from Burger King is a great example of how to use the power of relevance and immediacy by offering customers something highly relevant and timely. Their proximity promotion was designed to retain customers that may be tempted to a competitor and promote a new feature in their app.
  • When it comes to planning a proximity campaign, there are a number of things to take into consideration. Firstly, there’s identifying the target audience. Secondly, the content strategy requires attention. Thirdly, you need to think about the metrics you’ll track to measure the success of the campaigns.
  • 6 BENEFITS OF PROXIMITY MARKETING Geotargeting is easy with proximity marketing Proximity marketing increases app engagement Beacons help to improve app retention Proximity marketing helps you gain a competitive edge Proximity marketing gives you immediate conversions Proximity marketing = a personalized experience
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      Proximity marketing and its importance
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    Proximity Marketing yields tremendous benefits to both the consumer and companies. There are six benefits that companies take advantage of inclusive of geotargeting being able to measure the roi on advertising as opposed to traditional advertising methods.
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    This article provides an in-depth explanation of the benefits of proximity marketing in marketing. The author points out the technology is one of the fastest ways that a business can use to gain a competitive edge in mobile marketing. The author then provides various benefits of proximity marketing, including geotargeting, increased app engagement, and the provision of personalized customer experience.
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    This article outlines the six benefits of proximity marketing and the factors you need to consider when planning a proximity marketing campaign. Proximity marketing enables easy geolocation, increases app engagement, and helps increase app retention. Proximity marketing can bring a personalized experience to customers, can help companies gain a competitive advantage, and quickly bring conversions. There are many factors to consider when planning an approaching marketing campaign. First need to identify the target customers, and then develop a targeted marketing strategy. Finally, don't forget to consider the metrics you track to measure the success of your campaigns.
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    Proximity Marketing is promoting to your target audience at the right place and at the most appropriate time, typically including personal touches as well. It does improve on geo-targeting and increased customer engagement. For instance, geo-targeting zooms in on an area's circumference and then sends push notification to the person's device for items of interest. Customers are more engaged and will become more loyal to the brand with personalized touches. Additionally, timely and relevant notifications are important to remain competitive in an overpopulated market. So, comprehensive proximity marketing solution is ideal for all businesses.
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    This article not only describes the 6 benefits of proximity marketing but also how to execute it. It explains what is proximity marketing, its benefits in detail, and how it's the future and is here to stay.
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    Proximity marketing is more beneficial than I originally thought. Geotargeting is the biggest advantage when using this marketing method and I think that a company can definitely take over a certain area by using this method.
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Benefits of cloud computing | IBM - 0 views

  • If you are considering adopting cloud technologies and practices, you will receive a ton of different guidance about the benefits you might see.
  • They’ll note the considerable cost of building and operating data centers and argue for avoiding that to save money.
  • When the negative impact to trying new things is low, meaning that the risk is low, you will try many more things. The more you attempt, the more successes you will have.
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  • Software providers will add those "cloud attribute" benefits to the specifics of their software.
  • Every user and every organization is going to get a different set of benefits. The most important thing I can suggest is to think across the spectrum. Evaluate the potential savings, but also think about the soft benefits: improved productivity, more speed and lowered risk.
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    This article describes the benefits of cloud computing as well as what it may cost you depending on the needs of your business. The article states there are 3 benefits: improved productivity, more speed and lowered risk. This article also emphasizes that cloud computing may not be for everyone but that you should give it a try if you would really like to.v
smend120

Benefits of Global Distribution System | GDS Booking System - 0 views

  • a central reservation system that allows travel agencies and their clients to access travel knowledge, buy and compare reservations choices and book travel
  • connects the travel service suppliers or vendors to the travel agencies in real-time, by providing a centralized service that covers the bookings of airline tickets and more.
  • The leading global distribution systems are Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, and Worldspan.
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  • Travel Agencies have historically relied on GDS for services, products & rates to produce travel-related services to end customers.
  • The GDS system is one of the most necessary tools for the travel business
  • OTA (Online Travel Agent) can access the inventory of airlines in real-time. Users can book and process the travel offers that best work their needs.
  • Amadeus GDS helps to distribute the services in order that the audience or clients may get the specified result out of it. In the world of travel, Amadeus API Integration is one of the ancient and trusted technologies.
  • Galileo is one of the global suppliers of travel product within the world and that they currently provide the Galileo Global Distribution system. Galileo is an application program interface (API) that permits customers to make an interface like a website, connected to the Galileo.
  • Sabre Global Distribution System is one of the leading suppliers of travel reservation systems with over 55000 travel agencies. Sabre is an efficient and cost-effective distribution channel that helps airlines and travel corporations to extend their market reach to leisure and corporate traveler.
  • travel agents to search, price, book, and ticket travel services provided by airlines and tour operators. Sabre provides users with schedules, availability, pricing, policies, and rules, yet as reservation and ticketing capability for travel suppliers.
  • Travelport is a leading Global Distribution System, that operates in 170 countries including globally accepted and allows Worldspan and Galileo GDS platforms. The Travelport network consists of 400 Airline partners serving to travel corporations increase revenue, lower value and efficiency reach leisure and company travelers globally in each continent and channel.
  • Worldspan GDS System provides data-rich solutions that offer travel buyers and suppliers distinctive insights into their operations that facilitate to manage your travel business, reducing prices and improving revenues. Worldspan travel software acts as a single source for providing travel deals and information all over the globe.
  • he integration of Worldspan travel software permits the travel agents to boost the client's expertise by providing information like rates, inventory, discount and description that is finished on a real-time
  • market your latest sales message, special offers, and discounts directly to travel agents. 
  • A single global travel distribution system is connected through B2B, B2C, B2E and B2B2C websites.
  • OTAs have greatly improved the travel shopping experience & convenience for consumers and have increased pricing transparency.
  • GDS systems deliver worldwide data, rates, inventory, offers, real-time availability of airlines, hotel rooms, car rental, bus tickets, and many more to make the travel industry more informatics and sophisticated.
  • Benefits of Global Distribution System Global distribution systems are widely responsible for the growth of travel industry and stepping stone of most internet based travel services.
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    Global distribution systems work by connecting travel companies (airlines, car rentals, cruise lines) to travel agencies (online or human) who then connect with the interested traveler. By this chain, the travel agent is able to offer real time availability from the companies to the traveller. The benefits of this system are the ability to deliver tons of information direct from the relevant companies, it is convenient for those that use them and easy to track travelling trends and interests. To me, it works like a mass marketing strategy. The content is generated by the owners and instead of enlisting their own man power, they utilize the efficiency and convenience of remote technology to mass distribute. The intended consumer receives the information without ever having to think where it's coming from, but inevitably trusts its reliability. The productivity of this system is something that those in the hospitality industry cannot ignore because this represents moments of the first interaction between the interested consumer and your operation. In order for the information to reach them in a convenient medium. In summary, GDS's help information get from the travel company to the consumer everyday in real time via global networks.
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    Global Distribution Systems (GDS) are largely responsible for the expansion of the travel industry. They provide the foundation for most internet-based travel services offered globally, and they link the providers of travel services in real-time. To make the travel business more complex and informatics, the GDS system provides global data, pricing, inventory, offers, and real-time availability of flights, hotel rooms, car rentals, and even bus tickets. GDS enables travel agencies and their customers to access travel information, purchase and compare options for reservations, and schedule trips. One of the most essential tools for the travel industry is the GDS system. Global Distribution Systems are server-hosted web platforms that offer worldwide discounts on the booking of travel-related goods like airfares. Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport are the three main GDSs in the market, and they are connected to more than 650,000 travel agents. Travel agencies depend on GDS's assistance to maximize their own profits because GDS is a direct seller of airline tickets. To increase their revenues and their ability to offer tickets to customers, travel agencies enter into an agreement with GDS and gain access to a listing of fares.
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    " Benefits of Global Distribution System Global distribution systems are widely responsible for the growth of travel industry and stepping stone of most internet based travel services. Benefits of Global Distribution System for Travel Agents and Tour Operators GDS systems deliver worldwide data, rates, inventory, offers, real-time availability of airlines, hotel rooms, car rental, bus tickets, and many more to make the travel industry more informatics and sophisticated. How Travel GDS Marketplace Is Reshaping the Travel Industry GDS stands for Global Distribution System and it's essentially a central reservation system that allows travel agencies and their clients to access travel knowledge, buy and compare reservations choices and book travel. functions across the world and connects the travel service suppliers or vendors to the travel agencies in real-time, by providing a centralized service that covers the bookings of airline tickets and more. permits travel agents to access, in real-time, availability, feature and costs for airlines and extra travel services worldwide. The leading global distribution systems are Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, and Worldspan. This permits users to buy tickets from various suppliers or completely different airlines. GDS can link services, rates, and bookings that combine a spread of products and services in travel sectors: e.g., airline bookings. Independent travel agents, travel agencies are now using an increasing sophisticated GDS system to seek out the best travel and accommodation and rates for their clients. Travel Agencies have historically relied on GDS for services, products & rates to produce travel-related services GDS system is one of the most necessary tools for the travel business the system will yield results with real-time pricing and availability comparisons There are 3 major GDS within the market- Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport here are over 650,000 and travel agents connected via a GDS system Systems enable users to bu
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How companies are benefiting from Web 2.0: McKinsey Global Survey results | McKinsey & ... - 0 views

  • Nearly 1,700 executives from around the world, across a range of industries and functional areas, responded to this year’s survey.1 1.McKinsey Quarterly conducted the survey online in June 2009 and received 1,695 responses from executives across industries, regions, and functional specialties. We asked them about the value they have realized from their Web 2.0 deployments in three main areas: within their organizations; externally, in their relations with customers; and in their dealings with suppliers, partners, and outside experts.
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    The article highlights the benefits that companies around the world are deriving through the use of web 2.0. This was done through a survey from a range of industries that has used web2.0 and has seen tremendous value of the technology in dealing with both internal and external customers. According to the report 69 percent of respondents report that web 2.0 has impacted their businesses in a positive way. They are able to market products more effectively, reduce the cost of doing business and better able to communicate with customers, suppliers and of course the ability to collaborate with business partners and experts in a dynamic way; something that was not possible using the static web pages of web 1.0 The article was written four years ago and this goes to show that the technological capabilities of web 2.0, one that revolutionizes the way business has been conducted online, has been around for quite a long time and has been creating tremendous benefits for many businesses such as increase revenues. As the technology continues to increase and expand, and the public's acceptance continues to grow, going beyond web 2.0 is what we are presently experiencing using tools such as semantic web and augmented reality with the launch of web 3.0. The report uses exhibits to highlights areas that companies have gain measurable benefits using web 2.0, how companies have tie other technologies into web 2.0 and regions of the world such as North American and China that have experience tremendous benefits from web 2.0 interaction with both customers and business partners.
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HNN - Hoteliers adjust to new accounting guidelines - 0 views

  • One goal of the new guidelines was to recognize the increasing globalization of the hotel industry, Temling said.   “Many of the changes are reflective of what’s happening in the world in our industry,” he said. “Chains based in the (United States) have generally adopted the guidelines; that’s not the problem. But we also hope chains domiciled outside this country will accept the changes outlined in the book.”   Some of the changes are small, but symbolic, Temling said. In previous editions of the book, accounting for some employee benefits reflected terminologies used by U.S. companies.   “Up through the 10th edition, we called it FICA or social security for employees’ benefits,” Temling said. “This time around we call it social benefit contribution, which is more universally acceptable.”   Large hotel companies might have more difficulty adopting the new guidelines than will smaller ones, said Michelle Russo, founder and CEO of Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, a hotel asset management and real estate advisory company. She is a member of the financial committee that created the latest edition.   “It’s actually harder for larger operators because they often have many divisions,” she said. Examples she cited affect reporting of telecommunications, labor and segmentation data.   “We created a new (information technology) department, and in a large company that is worldwide that operates on multiple accounting platforms, the mapping process is massive,” she said, adding that some companies have decided to defer adopting the new IT department guideline until 2016.
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    "One goal of the new guidelines was to recognize the increasing globalization of the hotel industry, Temling said. "Many of the changes are reflective of what's happening in the world in our industry," he said. "Chains based in the (United States) have generally adopted the guidelines; that's not the problem. But we also hope chains domiciled outside this country will accept the changes outlined in the book." Some of the changes are small, but symbolic, Temling said. In previous editions of the book, accounting for some employee benefits reflected terminologies used by U.S. companies. "Up through the 10th edition, we called it FICA or social security for employees' benefits," Temling said. "This time around we call it social benefit contribution, which is more universally acceptable." Large hotel companies might have more difficulty adopting the new guidelines than will smaller ones, said Michelle Russo, founder and CEO of Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, a hotel asset management and real estate advisory company. She is a member of the financial committee that created the latest edition. "It's actually harder for larger operators because they often have many divisions," she said. Examples she cited affect reporting of telecommunications, labor and segmentation data. "We created a new (information technology) department, and in a large company that is worldwide that operates on multiple accounting platforms, the mapping process is massive," she said, adding that some companies have decided to defer adopting the new IT department guideline until 2016."
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    This article discusses the increasing changes in the world with globalization and technology. It tells how large and small hotels adjust to these new guidelines, the resort fee and management agreements.
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    This article discuses the changesin technology and increasing globalization in the world with a highlight on the hotel industry. It explains the guidelines large are small hotels take to adjust.
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    This article explains the changes and increasing globaliztion in the world and hotel industry. It explains the new guidelines and the procedures large and small hotels take.
krehman

Benefits of Human Resource Information System | Mitrefinch Inc - 0 views

  • With new systems available to enhance productivity and streamline operations, those in human resources can achieve greater success with the benefits of human resource information system choices.
  • refer to those systems that assist business owners, HR departments, and employees be more productive.
  • your company could see benefits ranging from cost and time savings to increased employee engagement and better adherence to compliance and regulations.
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  • hey can be split into two groups:
  • benefit the business owner and HR department
  • those that benefit the employees.
  • Some small to medium businesses find that they are hiring on a near constant basis either due to turnover or growth.
  • An HRIS can make the onboarding process an efficient and consistent one.
  • an HRIS can turn a disjointed process into one that runs smoothly.
  • If your files are located in a storage room or a disorganized filing cabinet, you could be losing hours of productivity. These files are also subject to loss or compromise.
  • When you can automate payroll by integrating it with your HRIS, you take hours of work off your HR team’s shoulders.
  • With biometric timekeeping, your HR team knows in real time where employees are in case they are needed.
  • Employee self service tools allow your employees to clock in and out with their personal smart device, making it easy for them to work from remote offices or from home.
  • With an HRIS, employees can communicate with each other, your HR team, and leadership in an easy and consistent way.
  • This not only allows employees to talk with colleagues about ongoing projects, but also request shift changes, explain absences, and put in for annual leave or vacation.
  • By choosing the right system, you can save time and money and provide a cutting edge work environment that your entire team will benefit from.
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    This article talks about the ease of using an HRIS not only for the HR department and other departments in the hotel but for employees as well. The article is divided into these two separate groups and lists the benefits for each group and how those benefits could be implemented. The use of an HRIS for the HR department would assist with adding new hires to the system, automating reoccurring tasks such as payroll, and keep track of employees (i.e. if they are at work of off and where they are within the hotel). For employees the HRIS could assist in keeping track of when employees clock in from remote locations and communicating with the HR department in a singular way to perform certain tasks such as requesting time off.
galca008

Top 5 Benefits of Property Management Software | QuickFMS - 1 views

  • A property management software is a perfect example for this, which automates all complex processes and helps in saving time and human efforts.
  • An efficient property management software can add significant value to your property investment, which is why many people and business groups across the globe now, prefer using one such software solution.
  • Benefits of using an advanced property management software:
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  • Real-time Access to Information With a cloud-based property management software, you can access all the information and data in real-time.
  • With all the important data and information collated in a single place available at your fingertips, this software rightly simplifies data management and its accessibility.
  • Time Saving A property management software automates all complex processes, tasks and duties, which would otherwise need time and manpower. From issuing notifications, sending reminder mails to creation of reports and documents,
  • Security An advanced property management software ensures that all your important and confidential data is kept secure. A software development company, which develops one such software solution, also builds a comprehensively secured environment, including firewall, encryption and backup/recovery modules.
  • Scalability No matter you own a small or big property, an advanced property management software can look after all types and sizes of properties with ease. A modern software solution is always available for further expansion, enhancement and latest upgrades. Being scalable, a property management software can easily grow with your growing needs and requirements.
  • Money Saving
  • You can either buy a complete software package or can opt from various subscription options. When compared to the investments made in manpower and employee wages, both in short and long-term, a property management software is a cost-effective solution.
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    This article discusses the reasons why properties across the globe have adopted Property Management Software to provide them more efficiency. It highlights the benefits that can be seen in PMS programs. Real-time access to information being a benefit with cloud based systems because you are able to access all the information in one place and from anywhere. These software solutions are also time saving due to the manpower time that is saved from tasks that are automated. Another benefit is the security features that are put into place by the developers of the software. Lastly, mentioned in the article is scalability and money saving. Being able to alter your software to your companies needs will save you money and also allow you to expand or take away things you don't need. You will also save money in the labor that would otherwise be needed without the system. In my opinion, property management softwares are a must in the hospitality industry, and finding the right one that will fit your needs should be carefully picked. Cloud solutions are now and the future of PMS solutions.
taurus1313

What Is Cloud Computing? A Beginner's Guide | Microsoft Azure - 0 views

  • Top benefits of cloud computing Cloud computing is a big shift from the traditional way businesses think about IT resources. Here are seven common reasons organizations are turning to cloud computing services: Cost Cloud computing eliminates the capital expense of buying hardware and software and setting up and running on-site datacenters—the racks of servers, the round-the-clock electricity for power and cooling, and the IT experts for managing the infrastructure. It adds up fast. Speed Most cloud computing services are provided self service and on demand, so even vast amounts of computing resources can be provisioned in minutes, typically with just a few mouse clicks, giving businesses a lot of flexibility and taking the pressure off capacity planning. Global scale The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to scale elastically. In cloud speak, that means delivering the right amount of IT resources—for example, more or less computing power, storage, bandwidth—right when they’re needed, and from the right geographic location. Productivity On-site datacenters typically require a lot of “racking and stacking”—hardware setup, software patching, and other time-consuming IT management chores. Cloud computing removes the need for many of these tasks, so IT teams can spend time on achieving more important business goals. Performance The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure datacenters, which are regularly upgraded to the latest generation of fast and efficient computing hardware. This offers several benefits over a single corporate datacenter, including reduced network latency for applications and greater economies of scale. Reliability Cloud computing makes data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity easier and less expensive because data can be mirrored at multiple redundant sites on the cloud provider’s network. Security Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies, and controls that strengthen your security posture overall, helping protect your data, apps, and infrastructure from potential threats.
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    If anybody here is interested to learn even more about cloud computing this is the perfect guide for you. It gives you a breakdown of the cost, pros and cons and much more. This article is also by microsoft which is a top 2 technological company on earth. It is a very educational post that will increase your knowledge on cloud computing and what the future holds for this interesting form of storage and information.
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    Top benefits of cloud computing Cloud computing is a big shift from the traditional way businesses think about IT resources. Here are seven common reasons organizations are turning to cloud computing services: Cost Cloud computing eliminates the capital expense of buying hardware and software and setting up and running on-site datacenters-the racks of servers, the round-the-clock electricity for power and cooling, and the IT experts for managing the infrastructure. It adds up fast. Speed Most cloud computing services are provided self service and on demand, so even vast amounts of computing resources can be provisioned in minutes, typically with just a few mouse clicks, giving businesses a lot of flexibility and taking the pressure off capacity planning. Global scale The benefits of cloud computing services include the ability to scale elastically. In cloud speak, that means delivering the right amount of IT resources-for example, more or less computing power, storage, bandwidth-right when they're needed, and from the right geographic location. Productivity On-site datacenters typically require a lot of "racking and stacking"-hardware setup, software patching, and other time-consuming IT management chores. Cloud computing removes the need for many of these tasks, so IT teams can spend time on achieving more important business goals. Performance The biggest cloud computing services run on a worldwide network of secure datacenters, which are regularly upgraded to the latest generation of fast and efficient computing hardware. This offers several benefits over a single corporate datacenter, including reduced network latency for applications and greater economies of scale. Reliability Cloud computing makes data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity easier and less expensive because data can be mirrored at multiple redundant sites on the cloud provider's network. Security Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, technologies, and c
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Are You Leveraging the Benefits of Hotel PMS Integrations? - 0 views

  • hotel property management system is not an integrated one. This means, as a standalone application, the Hotel PMS you have adopted is doing a great job by bringing in the much-needed higher degree of automation. But it lacks integration capabilities with a host of operationally imperative third-party hospitality technology solutions like channel manager, online reputation management solutions and many more.
  • #1 – Channel Manager Integration
  • The two-way integration between the Hotel PMS System and the channel manager software helps you update all the OTAs with your rates and inventory in real-time. reservations made on any OTA will reflect in your Hotel PMS in real-time, making sure that there is no discrepancy on the availability of rooms on various channels. Similarly, this integration updates reservation cancellations/modifications on all the sales channels.
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  • Hotel PMS that is integrated with online reputation management solution
  • #2 - Reputation Management Solution Integration
  • Benefits- Real-time and automatic update of inventory & rates across multiple OTAs- Increased online visibility of your hotel leads to more booking coming from OTAs- No more overbooking/double booking- Save time
  • The Hotel PMS System automatically sends out the email to the guest seeking their feedback on your services. This process helps increase your chances of getting more reviews from your guest and displays latest reviews online. All these help you to generate more bookings.
  • Benefits- Collect personalized feedback from your guest- Analyze guest sentiment, understand their concerns and serve them better- Read and reply to reviews from 150 plus platforms- Effectively increase your online score and rating
  • #3 - Booking Engine Integration
  • The Hotel PMS Software and Booking Engine integration turns your hotel website into a source of driving more direct bookings. Moreover, see if your Hotel PMS partner can help you with a booking engine that can be integrated with your Facebook page. This helps you get more bookings from your Facebook page.
  • It helps you turn lookers into bookers on your TripAdvisor page. Here too, you can save on hefty OTA commission fees.
  • Benefits- Get more direct bookings- Lower your dependency on OTAs- Save significantly on huge OTA commission- Earn more room revenue and increase your profitability
  • #4 – Revenue Management Integration
  • it is advisable to adopt a hotel property management system that comes integrated with a host of smart and intuitive revenue management tools
  • The PMS captures all types of discounts and refunds given on orders created at the POS in real-time and also captures category-wise POS details, so that sales are posted on appropriate account heads. Moreover, the integration also enables you to accept payments in multiple ways including cash, credit card, debit card, cheque, coupons, via online transfer methods like wallets, etc.
  • Benefits- Ensures efficient and streamlined billing process- Zero billing discrepancies, no loss of revenue- Get insights on performance of all the POS outlets at your hotel
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    Using the PMS that integrates with different operational processes in the hotel can extremely benefit the managers, as they will have more time to work on improving the guests' experience, rather than supervising the operations related to PMS and other hotel departments' interactions. In this article, the different types of PMS integrations are described, along with the benefits of implementing those integrations.
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5 benefits of global distribution systems for hotels | Hotel Management - 0 views

  • The main purpose of a global distribution system is to help travel agents search for hotel accommodations that fit a set of criteria.
  • It is a business-to-business system used by companies to stay on top of real-time data about the availability of travel arrangements, such as hotel rooms, to sell them to customers planning to travel
  • The airline industry was searching for a way to automate the travel reservation and booking process for travel agents so that they could more efficiently access information about flight schedules, fares and seat availability.
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  • It was an invention of the airline industry that was first used in the 1960s.
  • There are several major benefits when it comes to global distribution systems within the hotel industry
  • Increased Access to Travel Agents for More Bookings
  • More Efficient Booking Process
  • travel agents are able to bundle travel deals for the same trip
  • Less Expensive than Marketing
  • While there is an initial fee in setting up a global distribution system for a hotel, this is likely much less than a hotel chain would have to invest in marketing costs to see the same increase in bookings
  • many of the leading distribution systems are capable of complete integration with the property-management system, which helps manage the daily operational tasks of a hotel
  • Three major systems used today for hotel bookings are Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport
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    In this article, the author looks at the benefits that hotels derive from implementing global distribution systems (GDS). some of such benefits include an efficient booking process that alleviates administrative burdens in booking rooms. Besides, GDS is less expensive than marketing, and facilitates the integration of property-management systems with the daily operational tasks of a business. Thus, despite its challenges, it is a vital technology in hotels today.
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    GDS is a technology used to help travel agents find real time data of availability of travel arrangements to be sold to customers planning travel. GDS allows agents to access information on pricing, benefit packages, availability of rooms, rental cars, etc. Access to this technology offers many benefits to travel agents, as well as helping to create a more efficient booking process.
nathaliro

Top Benefits of Networking for Hospitality Industry Professionals - 0 views

  • . Gain Confidence
  • You have the chance
  • to refine and distill your responses that you can only learn through practice
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  • what do you do or where are you studying, before a networking event.
  • answers
  • . Build Friendships
  • re you going to be friends with everyone you get to know through networking? No, of course not
  • Yes, friends are more likely to give each other referrals, but that's not the greatest benefit.
  • We human being are social creatures
  • Learn From Others
  • One of the great advantages of networking is the chance to learn from the experiences of those who have gone before you.
  • Take advantage
  • by asking for their advice and listening to any tips they may offer.
  • . Access to More Opportunities
  • Yes, this does fall under lead generation, but it is actually a massive benefit of networking
  • it is not usually something that happens right away
  • The leads you get from networking may have an immediate impact on your career, but it is the other benefits of networking that will make a real difference over the course of your life.
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    This article is very specific about the benefits of networking. Gave you some 4 good point of what to do and get some benefits from Networking.
rebecca Bonet

Lost Tree Club Turns to ClubPay as Payroll, HR Partner | News | Hospitality Magazine (HT) - 2 views

  • It is designed to help the make the club's human resource and employee administrative work fast, efficient and, most importantly, accurate.
  • The Lost Tree Club of North Palm Beach, FL will begin using ClubPay's payroll and HR management solutions.  In addition to biometric time clocks, real time labor management and payroll processing, Lost Tree Club will benefit from ClubPay's new "HR and Benefit Essentials" online portal .  It is designed to help the make the club's human resource and employee administrative work fast, efficient and, most importantly, accurate
  • In addition to biometric time clocks, real time labor management and payroll processing, Lost Tree Club will benefit from ClubPay's new "HR and Benefit Essentials" online portal
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  •  ClubPay will assume responsibility for processing payroll, printing checks, accurately managing deductions, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and filing payroll taxes
  • ClubPay will assume responsibility for processing payroll, printing checks, accurately managing deductions, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and filing payroll taxes
  • Lost Tree will have unlimited access to over 180 standard payroll and HR reports and the ability to easily create any custom reported needed for proactive decision making. 
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    The Lost Tree Club of North Palm Beach, FL chose ClubPay for payroll and HR management solutions. ClubPay will help processing payroll, printing checks, accurately managing deduction, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and filling payroll taxes so that HR staff can focus on more centric activities. 
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    This article talks about The Lost Tree Club that is located in North Palm Beach will be using ClubPay's payroll and HR management solution. Lost Tree Club will benefit from The ClubPay's new" HR and Benefit Essentials" online portal it designed to help the club's human resource and employee administrative work fast, efficient and, mostly importantly, accurate. It will help with processing payroll, printing check, accurately managing deductions, ensuring compliance with payroll policies and filling payroll taxes.
Grant Beck

Monscierge Launches New Hospitality Software Application Tool Monscierge | Connect - Pr... - 0 views

  • Monscierge | Connect provides hotels with the tools to stay in touch with guests through their smartphones, allowing guests access to the full array of a hotel or brand’s services in a way that suits the needs of today’s tech-savvy consumer.
  • Monscierge | Connect
  • wraps itself in the approved brand voice for each hotel, and makes that hotel and brand’s specific content available at their fingertips.
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  • After 3 years of researching over 1,000 hotels and resorts across several countries
  • Our joint research with these thousand hotels was conclusive – 73% of inquiries to the front desk, bell staff or concierge were related to hotel services and local information and recommendations.
  • Hotels and guests want an easier way to stay connected with one another, and local information from trusted sources via technology.
  • Freeing-up staff time, yet delivering the guest experience desired. Reception by guest-users and the hospitality industry has been overwhelmingly positive.”
  • Digital postcards are also available through the app, which carry the client hotel branding.
  • Trip-planning functionality is built into the app for travelers to plan their customized experience virtually anywhere they stay.
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    This article is about a new application: Monscierge that launched in December for the iOS (apple) and Connect for the Android in January. The software allows all of the amenities of a hotel to be available to guests via smartphones. The app is completely customizable for each of a brand's specific hotels. This is an excellent idea for both hotels and guests with the recent rise in smartphone and tablet technology. Guests who may not be as comfortable requesting things in person or over the phone would now have the option to do so digitally. Research of 1,000+ hotels and resorts worldwide was conducted over 3 years and found that the majority of questions to the front desk, bellmen, etc. were related to: services, local information, and recommendations. This app seeks to improve that by making those inquiries easily searchable on a smartphone or tablet, also allowing guests to input their own comments. With this finding it should be expected this kind of technology would be very well accepted, which it was. In respect to benefits for the hotel the app is completely customizable down to specific hotels to suit their image needs. With the use of this application it would also allow staff to be more effective, negating redundant questions. By allowing guests the ability to send digital postcards bearing the hotels brand it gives the company more exposure. These benefits are significant for a company looking for new technologies to give them an edge The benefits of this application are numerous for both the customer and hotel. Hotels may also see benefits moving into future years with easier training due to familiarity with this type of technology and customers with easy-to-use technology. For hotels and consumers attempting to plan completely customized experiences, trip-planning functionality is built into the app providing many possible uses. This app to me seemed to be very logical in the current progression of technology. The majority of people today
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