Skip to main content

Home/ Hospitality Technology/ Group items tagged developers

Rss Feed Group items tagged

Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
bbalthaser

Full article: Decent work and tourism workers in the age of intelligent automation and ... - 1 views

www.tandfonline.com/...09669582.2021.1928680

workforce technology tourism techno-solutionism surveillance disruption

shared by bbalthaser on 10 Jan 23 - No Cached
  • two UN SDG8 recommendations for policy and action: ‘[a]dopt a human-centred approach to embracing new technologies’ and ‘[s]hape the impacts of digitalisation with public policies’ (UN, 2019United Nations (UN). (2019, July 10).
  • Two aspects of surveillance capitalism hold explanatory power for understanding the potential direction of the worker condition and are drawn upon throughout this paper: first, worker freedom is replaced with digital monitoring, behavioural manipulation and other forms of worker performance management through instrumentarian power; and second, production mechanisms shift to create certainty of outcome through reducing (or replacing) worker autonomy (Zuboff, 2019Zuboff, S. (2019).
  • where ‘[m]achine processes replace human relationships so that certainty can replace trust’.
  • ...6 more annotations...
  • The economic rationality for technology adoption (Morozov, 2013Morozov, E. (2013). To save everything, click here: Technology, solutionism, and the urge to fix problems that don’t exist. Allen Lane. [Google Scholar]) is built around cost minimisation and organisational effectiveness. Technology is often discursively framed as a tool for achieving sustainability (Gretzel et al., 2015Gretzel, U., Sigala, M., Xiang, Z., & Koo, C. (2015).
  • A disruptive product offers a ‘distinct set of benefits, typically focused around being cheaper, more convenient, or simpler’, and has a power to transform a market ‘sometimes to the point of upending previously dominant companies’ (Guttentag, 2015Guttentag, D. (2015).
  • Worldwide, accommodation and food service roles are estimated to be at greatest risk of being automated out (78% risk) by 2030 largely due to the high number of automatable interactions and predictable physical work (McKinsey, 2017McKinsey. (2017).
  • it can become difficult for human workers to compete with intelligent automation. These systems have the potential to reduce the need for lower-skilled tourism roles involving routine and interactive tasks as well as significantly decreasing the tasks required from human workers (Ivanov, 2020Ivanov, S. (2020).
  • The move towards quantifying human actions into analysable data to drive well-intentioned (from a business mindset) interventions, is a form of techno-solutionism (Morozov, 2013Morozov, E. (2013).
  • detail how advances in sensing and recording technology have led to expansions in surveillance. These technological developments extract worker data that is often visible to managers but not always workers, and this power asymmetry means the data can be mined for pro-managerial, pro-business insights that can work against employee interests. Data can be collected on individual worker speed and accuracy, with adherence to process serving as proxy for ability (Beer, 2018Beer, D. (2018)
  • bbalthaser on 10 Jan 23
     
    This lengthy article provides a grim outlook for the lowly skilled/paid worker in the workforce when technology has been applied to improve outcomes in management. The article insinuates that companies/employers benefit likely at the expense of employees who are affected by technological innovation. Three key points are emphasized in that surveillance capitalism, disruption innovation and techno-solutionism are behind the pushout of low-skilled workers. And companies are not providing a solution to improving a sustainable economy and sustainable workforce which are goals of the United Nations. However, the United Nation's goals are not keeping up with societal trends. Surveillance Capitalism can be construed as digital monitoring in the workplace. Used as a way to control and manipulate performance outcomes which may shift to automation if employees don't perform. Further disruption innovation is defined as a "disruptive product that has particular benefits that focus on the cheap and easy that have the power to overturn markets". This is seen with automating basic tasks in food service such as ordering. Finally, the use of technology as an excuse to "rationalize" cost-cutting/management changes is what is considered Techno-solutionism. This article highlights various technologies already in use in the industry, most with much success and a few that did not pan out. Trial and error, but at the cost of retaining employees.
  • bbalthaser on 10 Jan 23
     
    Tourism is paying a heavy price to accommodate a growing trend making "people" expendable. The competition isn't comparable and unless we change our processes and thinking in how we use technology more jobs will be gone. We can't be an all-knowing, 24/7 never tires robot. The industry is undermining the value of a person. Ridding themselves of them has larger implications for society and our future. Eventually, it could be us too. What value do we offer? And how do we enhance humans over technology?
chicao27

Optimising digital marketing and social media strategy: from push to pull to performance - 1 views

This article demonstrates the effects of a push-and-pull marketing strategy on the grocery industry. The authors focused on recent information technology developments, such as mobile services marke...

technology mobile

started by chicao27 on 12 Apr 23 no follow-up yet
smajo003

Local Economies Definition: Everything You Need to Know - 0 views

www.sustainablebusinesstoolkit.com/ity-development-social-capital

shared by smajo003 on 13 Apr 23 - No Cached
  • A circular economy prevails, which benefits the community, the residents, and the environment.  
  • smajo003 on 13 Apr 23
     
    If we begin to look at things through more of a local economy then we will begin to have more responsibility on how we dispose of our e waste. Because we have more of an understanding of how it will directly effect the environment around us.
rnobl005

How Facial Recognition Is Shaping the Future of Conferences - Skift - 5 views

skift.com/...ping-the-future-of-conferences

shared by rnobl005 on 16 May 18 - No Cached
  • How Facial Recognition Is Shaping the Future of Conferences – Skift
    • rnobl005
      rnobl005 on 16 May 18
       
      MODULE 2: Hardware and Software (Rebecca Noble) I did a deep dive into recent developments in the hospitality software world and came across this article from September of 2017. It focuses on facial recognition software and there were some really great takeaways that I thought would be beneficial to share with all of you. The software mentioned here definitely falls under Application Software. The article gives multiple examples of how facial recognition software can be utilized in the hospitality industry, specifically events and conferences. The main benefit of this from an event planner's perspective is easing the registration process which the article mentions is one of the most difficult parts of event logistics. Coming from an events background I can definitely attest to this statement. In one instance, Zenus (the software mentioned) made the check-in process run 5 times faster for attendees to uploaded their photo to the system compared to those who didn't. Thanks to this innovation, event planners can use their time more efficiently. Instead of focusing on the headache of check-in they can make sure the actual conference is running on track. The article also says that it's not as expensive as you would think. Additionally, this benefits attendees too because they can zip through registration and get right to the trade show floor or speaker they want to hear. The end of the article mentioned another application of the facial recognition software: a "smile swag" vending machine. Hampton Hotels tapped into the experiential aspect here - people were interested in getting a prize but they also wanted to see how the machine worked. What I liked about this is that it made technology fun. I noticed a lot of students in the lecture video thought that technology puts barriers into the hospitality industry because you lose the personal connection. But here software doesn't come off as cold. Hampton encouraged people to smile and in doing so hopefully g
  • High-tech software companies and event production firms are rolling out new technologies
  • improve event security, streamline the check-in process, and measure the attendee experience.
    • rnobl005
      rnobl005 on 16 May 18
       
      These are some of the benefits of incorporating the facial recognition software at a conference or event.
  • ...7 more annotations...
  • speeds up the check-in process, prevents registration fraud, and adds an extra level of security to an event or conference by ensuring that the person who registered for the event is actually the person attending
  • Of the more than 250 guests that attended, most of whom were in-house corporate event planners, 126 used the facial recognition check-in, resulting in a process that was five times quicker than the barcode or QR system used at the previous year’s events.
    • rnobl005
      rnobl005 on 16 May 18
       
      Here is where the article mentions the software's impact on how much it can speed up the check-in process. Attendees don't necessarily have to participate, it's more of an additional tool. Not everyone may be a fan of this type of integration at an event but I definitely would be.
  • “insanely cost-effective” option,
  • facial recognition can drive down the costs of check-in to less than a dollar per attendee.
  • You can use a basic Android phone or an iPhone or tablet to work with the process, so you don’t have to invest a lot of money to make that work for you,” Wynant said.
    • rnobl005
      rnobl005 on 16 May 18
       
      I thought this was a really smart feature. The software works on platforms that companies already own potentially so there is little overhead financially.
  • Hampton Hotels partnered with agencyEA to create a vending machine that used facial recognition technology to dole out “smile swag.”
  • I think brands are starting to see it as having a really good opportunity to broaden what some of their goals are and engage audiences in new ways
robfitzpatrick

Virtual event platform market to see skyrocketing rise as global companies move operati... - 1 views

www.traveldailynews.com/...e-operations-to-remote-working

shared by robfitzpatrick on 06 Oct 20 - No Cached
  • The recent turn of events in the global economy have created a need a for a rapid adaption to the situation.
  • Virtual Event Platform Market have been ideal in transitioning to remote working, ensuring business continuity.
  • corporate enterprises will all migrate to virtual event platforms to tackle the going COVID-19 pandemic.
  • ...12 more annotations...
  • collection of registration data helps virtual event organizers to gain actionable insights for decision making operations.
  • integration of networking capabilities to establish connectivity among attendees
  • network-based platforms enable attendees to connect and schedule appointments with sponsors, performers and exhibitors.
  • Virtual fair, conference, and trade show platform providers are entering into strategic partnerships and collaborations with innovative technology providers in order to procure and integrate technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning into their solutions.
  • virtual event platforms are expected to collected copious amounts of data
  • identifying the prominent consumer sentiment to deliver improved and customized solutions.
  • will allow the vendors to adapt to the changing needs of businesses and institutions.
  • deploying cloud-integrated virtual events management and hosting solutions for emerging end-users operating in banking, financial services, and insurance
  • healthcare and consumer electronics industrie
  • virtual conferencing solutions for medical institutions and societies in order to virtually accommodate high profile meetings with heavy public throughput.
  • operating in healthcare and research and academia industries as professionals rushed to gain insights on the clinical studies performed to tackle rising COVID-19 infections.
  • are gaining technical support by forming partnerships and collaborations with leading networking and connectivity technologies providers.
  • robfitzpatrick on 06 Oct 20
     
    The article talks about the switch companies are making from in-person to virtual event platforms. With the current pandemic and the increase of remote working, virtual events are gaining in popularity. They are convenient and allow attendees to network and connect with sponsors, performers, and exhibitors digitally. Virtual event platform companies are using the cloud to integrate customizable solutions for clients. They are also engaging in collaborations and strategic partnerships with innovative companies to incorporate new technology solutions such as AI and Deep Learning into their platforms. This technology also enhances data collection from your attendees that businesses and organizations will use to identify consumer sentiment and deliver customized and improved solutions on future events. Vendors will use this data to develop new strategies for technology enhancements and modifications to their virtual content to adapt to businesses' changing needs. This technology isn't just being used in the hospitality industry. End-users in many different sectors such as banking, financial services, healthcare, and academia, are using this technology to stay connected for high profile meetings and share information to provide better research on COVID-19. These businesses are partnering with networking and connectivity providers to gain technical support and collaboration. This will be a trend that will significantly impact events in the hospitality field as it provides convenience for attendees and cost savings for the companies as they do not need to spend on venues, F&B, and hotel accommodations.
sharene25

The 4 Most Important Event Technology Trends for 2017 - Capterra Blog - 2 views

blog.capterra.com/ent-technology-trends-for-2017

shared by sharene25 on 14 Oct 17 - No Cached
  • sharene25 on 14 Oct 17
     
    Event planning is the process of managing a project such as meeting, convention, trade-show, ceremony, etc,.This includes budgeting, establish timelines, food and beverage, developing theme, etc, which is time consuming. Thus, it is important to invest in a technology that support your day to day operations.Investing in a technology as great benefits such as it will save time when using an event management software it automatically records and tabulates data. It also keeps a track of your guests and help to eliminate human errors. A customer relationship management (CRM)platform can be use to keep notes on the guests attending the event. Overall it makes your job more fun. The article focus on the technology trend in event planning such as measuring engagement, facial recognition, viral reality and crowd screening,
« First ‹ Previous 1101 - 1106 of 1106
Showing 20▼ items per page