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Vegas Mate has relevant information not found on other apps, such as a listing of resort fees, finding the top suites, information for travelers on getting around, conventions, gambling and more. Under the tourist tips section, there is info on how to tip, where to find medical attention, things to do for those under 21, etc.

a news feed pulls in the latest updates and weather from around the city, and a trip planner helps keep all those show tickets, dinner reservations and hotel bookings in order.

might net additional deals and discounts.

72 percent of business travelers are interested in the ability to view hotels on a map using their mobile devices, an increase of 26 percent from 2009.

Work with location-specific sites, like Facebook and Foursquare, to allow your guests to check-in and make comments.  "Participate in the free marketing programs that many of these sites offer such as adding links to your Website and other social media accounts, uploading pictures or offering check-in deals and specials."

But remember, mobile devices are constantly changing, evolving and upgrading, so it's essential you stay up to date, too

Unlike other players in the industry, Brink provides for its clients, a rich suite of fully integrated technology offerings from online ordering, regardless of device; to back-end analytics that are regularly updated from the cloud, with no interruption of services and at no additional cost and allowing restaurant owners and managers to stay focused on what they love, cooking.

“Imagine a world where you can use your hotel room television to place your room service order, book a local tour, stream a movie from your Netflix account, and download a document to be printed at the front desk,”

“This is the future hotel experience at Hyatt.”

“The consumer appetite for new and fun in-room technologies has been far outpacing what most hotels offer.

The Automated Attendant is incredibly versatile, allowing callers to be answered by different greetings depending on the situation. If it’s after hours, your customers could hear something like, “Sorry, our restaurant is closed, but, if you leave a message we will get back to you shortly,” or if it’s during peak times, “Sorry, we are very busy attending at the moment but please leave a message at the tone.” If someone does happen to leave a message, the system can send a copy of the voice mail message out as a WAV file to your handheld.

Simply put, the Automated Attendant, voice mail to email, line appearances, paging, and portable phones will all make it easier to answer the call, book the next reservation, and run your business.

Hotels, conference centers and other meeting venues are increasing group business with new technology, and it isn’t just a hotel app. To invest in the property’s overall capital, hoteliers are creating cool technology tools that market venues, increase group business and enhance the guest experience. Technology is just another way hotels are winning group business and marketing a hotel or conference center. What are some of these new hot tools for leisure and business travelers?

Investment in Hotel Technology Pays Off with Increased Group Revenue Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by Sarah Vining Hotels, conference centers and other meeting venues are increasing group business with new technology, and it isn’t just a hotel app. To invest in the property’s overall capital, hoteliers are creating cool technology tools that market venues, increase group business and enhance the guest experience. Technology is just another way hotels are winning group business and marketing a hotel or conference center. What are some of these new hot tools for leisure and business travelers? Virtual concierge service on guest room TVs At Hyatt Hotels with in-room HD TVs by Roomlinx Inc., guests are able make service requests, check email/weather, use the Business Center, print documents, and receive customized messages from meeting planners. Service requests like housekeeping and in-room dining are instantly sent through the system, improving the venue’s departmental efficiency. All of these virtual functions are hoped to appeal to new markets and drive group business. More efficient billing In the article, “Insert IACC blog post title URL” we learn that in 2012, meeting and group planners are prioritizing finance as very important during in their planning process (which made the top 10 list for the first time). Hotels making large investments in revenue management systems are taking advantage of new features that automate and process data to improve efficiency and increase revenue for properties. Virtual business centers Socialization through technology and food and beverage outlets is increasing revenue for TRYP by Wyndham in the NYC Times Square South property. Google TVs and access to Google Chrome laptops near the Gastro Bar in the hotel’s lobby offers guests an opportunity to enjoy a dining experience with the comfort of complimentary technology use. On-staff IT team When planners were surveyed, reliability was listed as a top concern of IT services in the white paper “What Do Planners and Trainers Really Want in Their Meeting Service?” All IACC-certified conference centers are required to have an on-site IT team to ensure technology functions properly. Now, the need for a knowledgeable IT team that really understands technology and can cater to individuals and group business is spreading to other hotel markets.   These impressive technology tools improve the guest experience and lead to a quick return on investment, especially in F&B. As we move beyond the discussion of required hotel Wi-Fi services, there will be a focus on technology amenities that provide the same comforts of home or the office. To increase group business, hoteliers are comfortable with this investment knowing there’s a return on investment with generated buzz/venue marketing and satisfied guests. Want to learn about other ways hotels are using technology to build relationships? Check out Enhancing Your Social Networking Site with a Social Concierge! to maximize social media and connect with guests, attendees and planners!

In the hospitality industry specifically, consumers are using technology to seamlessly make plans—from booking dinner reservations to arranging travel accommodation. We’ve also seen consumers embrace technology that enhances their restaurant experience.

Having a quality kitchen management system in place will allow your staff to be more efficient and empower managers to forecast demand, so the right products are in the right place at the right time when the customers want it.

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.

Events in the hospitality industry include weddings, business meetings, celebration dinners and fundraisers.

The events and meetings industry generated $263 billion in direct spending in 2009, according to a study by the Convention Industry Council.

As the owner of a small business in the hospitality industry, your first priority is the satisfaction of the client, the person who booked the event and is paying for it.

Back in March, I wrote about how travel agents helped clients get home as walls of travel restrictions went up, and as airlines cut flights.

That story led a number of travel advisors to contact me, sharing their tales. With pictures of stranded travelers sleeping in airports still fresh in my mind, and thousands of others unable to get ahold of their airlines, I thought now would be a good time to remind you why it pays to use a travel advisor. From Classic Travel Connection in Birmingham, Alabama, Christen Perry recalled, “On March 11, during the middle of the President's speech to our nation regarding travel to and from Europe my team began making immediate contact with our clients who were still traveling in Europe.”

Closer to home, as millions of folks who booked direct were getting busy signals, Alexis Sherry of As Travel Pro was swinging into action. A family she had in the Dominican Republic were notified by their hotel that the airport was shutting down. Since they had used a travel advisor, as in real person, not an online screen bot, they had no problem getting through. After finding no flights available, Sherry contacted a private jet company, which arrived to pick the family up just seven hours after the hotel notified them of the shutdown. She also obtained a credit for the remainder of their interrupted stay.

Wristbands, which open doors, come for an additional price but are free for children.

The app will also have facial recognition to allow crew to identify passengers. Other features include way-finding navigation — like Google Maps for ships, — the ability to make purchases, request services, book excursions and plan daily activities in-app. The MSC for Me app will also offer suggestions based on guest preferences.

The Miami-based cruise line announced earlier this month a new Cruise Norwegian app that will allow passengers to check in ahead of their vacation, book excursions, make dinner and show reservations, and purchase drink packages or other amenities. Unlike the Carnival or Royal Caribbean versions, the app doesn’t change the physical embarkation process, but it does offer the option to go paperless with the documentation needed to go aboard.

Many restaurants have turned to tech in the last couple of years, even if reluctantly, to adapt to a new reality.

1. Online ordering systems and delivery apps

he food delivery market is now worth more than $150 billion globally, which has more than tripled since 2017 largely attributed to the pandemic, according to statistics from McKinsey.

Hotels around the world are using technology in new ways, with the goal of speeding up or personalizing more services for guests.

He said he had found that hotels were using technology as a substitute for human hospitality.

Instead of the staff at the front desk offering advice on where to go for dinner, guests may be lent an iPad loaded with maps and suggestions for local restaurants and sightseeing.

ZigBee technology is just one new piece of a giant puzzle. Imagine you’re on a business trip and you have your WiFi device(s) of choice with you. You log onto your home security system and notice your garage door is open. With just one touch on your WiFi device you can close that door.

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Time For Dinner

With virtual concierges available wherever you are on the property, there will be no need to go downstairs to the lobby to have a concierge make your dinner reservations

This hotel staff's position could soon change as guests adapt to using their mobile device as a hotel room key and with hotels able to send a room bill via e-mail.

Microsoft Surface 2, a gigantic coffee-table sized device with built-in touchscreen capabilities. The list price: $8,900.

In the next-generation update, Redmond, Wash.-Microsoft worked with Samsung to make the Surface thinner, smarter and easier to use in real-life settings

Gorilla Glass screen is an AMD Athlon II X2 dual-core processor that runs at 2.9 GHz and a powerful graphics processor.