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What's global distribution system? - 5 views

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  • A global distribution system (GDS) represents a computerized system used for managing different transactions within the air travel and hospitality industry. At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
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  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • However, due to the fact that GDS’ were originally created to distribute plane tickets, their database structure was specifically designed to store information about this product.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and mor
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • However, due to the fact that GDS’ were originally created to distribute plane tickets, their database structure was specifically designed to store information about this product.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • As mentioned before, one of the first products distributed by GDS was hotel accommodation. Hotels have loaded the information related to their different types of rooms, description and price categories within the airline reservation system database. When this information became available online, thousand of clients started making bookings all around the world. This fact was advantageous for each participant. Hotels benefited from distributing their products to a larger audience, travel agencies had the opportunity of booking more products through their computerized system and GDS benefited from a growth in booking volume, which helped them to lower operating costs.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • Nowadays global distribution systems interconnect almost everything within the hospitality industry, from hotels to car rental companies and travel agencies. There are four major GDS available: Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and WorldSpan. Some of the advantages provided by GDS are their availability (99,9% of the time), their response times (up to a fraction of a second), their multiple booking capability, as well as their top of the line architecture. On any given day, a GDS will be capable of accessing over 50000 hotels and approximately 1000 airlines. Through GDS systems, people are able to book various hotel rooms, tours, airline seats, cruises and even limousines.
  • The working idea behind a GDS is this: any GDS provides services to an electronic shop for all information related to travel and reservation-related needs. In other words, the GDS has become a very important distribution channel for any product sold through travel agencies. Basically, if a vendor wants to be sold through travel agents, he must be listed on a GDS
  • Hyeyoung Jang on 19 May 12
     
    The first products distributed by GDS was hotel lodging reservation system, such as different types of rooms, description and price categories with the airline system. GDS has been increased on the travel market, such as number of flights. Travel Agencies (TA) also use GDS to offer complimentary products, such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation tickets, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne,That means, GDS has become more important distribution channel for nay product through TA. Also TA had more opportunity of more products their own system and GDS system from increase number of booking volume with lower operating costs. It was the first and major goals of GDS being used in the hospitality industry. Even though hopitality ingustry use GDS system, there are few problems, such as show only simple structure. For example, there are 4 different kinds od room and 3 categories od comfort, it means they have 12 different kinds of combination. Because of the GDS database structure, only there 12 combination could be displayed. It took a while to fit all the multiple types of comport rates, rooms and services in GDS standard database structure. Instead of choosing GDS system, they cans choose other alternative system with develop several computerized system to make a database structure closer to product specification. Nowadays, GDS using all of the hospitality industry from reservation hotel rooms to car rentals and Travel Agencies. Through GDS as globally, people are able to to book different kinds of hotel rooms in different destination all around the world, tours, airline seats, cruises and eeve limousines.
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  • Casrine Kelly on 15 Jul 12
     
    Global Distribution System were develop and meant only for the airline reservations. The impact of the GDS on the travel industry is that it increase competition, more flights were available and this reduce cost. With the increase and cost reduction travel agents start to see decrease in their earnings they received from airline sales, so with the GDS they were able to book other services such as hotels and car rentals with airline reservations. With GDS it is much easier and convenient to make a reservation from flight, hotel and car rental because everything is link together.
  • Irine Wallace on 03 Sep 12
     
    Summary of a global distribution system (GDS) A global distribution system (GDS) represents a computerized system used for managing different transactions within the air travel and hospitality industry. Historically, GDS' were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a result, GDS' are now implemented for hospitality industry as whole. The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights increased which led to increase competition among the players and this brought down the overall prices. The main purpose of a GDS is to provide services to an electronic shop for all information related to travel and reservation-related needs and one of the first products distributed by GDS was hotel accommodation. Hotels throughout the market uploaded the information related to their different types of rooms, description and price categories within the airline reservation system database. When this information became available online, thousands of clients started making bookings all around the world. This fact was advantageous for each participant. Hotels provided GDS with a challenge of fitting all the different sizes, styles, amenities, and etc. It took a while to fit all the multiple types of comfort rates, rooms and services in a GDS standardized database structure. A general strategy was therefore needed. Rather than loading hotel products inside the GDS, the accepted solution was to develop several computerized systems with a database structure closer to product specifications. Nowadays global distribution systems interconnect almost everything within the hospitality industry, from hotels to car rental companies and travel agencies. There are four major GDS available: Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and WorldSpan.
  • cbespinel on 12 Sep 12
     
    Looking at these numbers it becomes very clear how important GDS are to the hospitality industry, more rooms booked means increased revenues and more jobs for hospitality professionals. I am sure that this technology will evolve and transform so it is important to stay current and understand how to get the most out of it.
  • Hui Chen on 16 Sep 12
     
    What's global distribution system? This question is kind of cliché in our group, but this article gives a very good introduction about GDS and it's quite easy to understand comparing to many other articles introducing GDS. This article tells us: How GDS develops from being used only in airline industry to being generally adopted in hospitality industry; What is the working idea behind the GDS; Four major GDS including Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and Worldspan; Advantages provided by GDS.
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First Mover Advantage - Benefits & Drawbacks of Being First - 0 views

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  • The first-mover advantage refers to an advantage gained by a company that first introduces a productAccountingOur Accounting guides and resources are self-study guides to learn accounting and finance at your own pace. Browse hundreds of guides and resources. or service to the marketMarket EconomyMarket economy is defined as a system where the production of goods and services are set according to the changing desires and abilities of the market players. This allows the market to operate freely in accordance with the law of supply and demand, set by individuals and corporations, as opposed to governments..
  • strong brand recognition and product/service loyalty before other entrants.
  • irst-mover advantage only refers to a large company that moves into a market.
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  • Advantages of Being a First Mover
  • First movers can make their technology/product/services harder for later entrants to replicate
  • control strategic and/or scarce resources.
  • it may seem inconvenient for consumers to switch to a new brand.
  • Disadvantages of Being a First Mover
  • sherylvelazquez on 04 Feb 20
     
    This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being a First mover. A first mover is a company that introduces product first. First mover advantage is mostly for large companies and being first gives them different benefits like brand recognition and loyalty.
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Hotel technology trends that are changing how hotels do business - 1 views

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  • Choice created the software in 2003 as an inexpensive solution for franchisees of its economy brands.
  • The PMS had a lot of growing pains at first, but eventually it became more and more cloud enabled and was adopted across the company.
  • “A lot of companies had outsourced their IT and now they’re bringing it back in house because they can do almost everything they need on the cloud or through software as a service.
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  • Switching to the cloud from a client server platform pays off with a big drop in both the initial capital outlay and the ongoing operating costs for the property management and other systems.
  • pects of a franchisee’s business, from guest check-ins and housekeeping services to billing and finances. Over time new features have been rolled into the software platform making it more robust and useful for hotel owners—it’s currently distributed in eight countries and available in four languages. And while plenty of cloud-based PMS packages are now available from third-party vendors like Micros, Maestro, and RoomKey, Choice’s internal solution has garnered its fair share of attention. “We had been getting knocks on the door from IT vendors at other hotel companies and individual Choice franchisees that own other brands, saying they were interested in our product,” says Pacious, “So we set up a new division so we could take a look at other opportunities we could develop.” This led the company to launch SkyTouch last year, a new division that develops and markets cloud-based software solutions to hotels inside and outside the Choice system. Pages: 1 2 3 4 2013-06-18 Sean Downey !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); (function() { var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text/javascript'; po.async = true; po.src = 'https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); (function() { var li = document.createElement('script'); li.type = 'text/javascript'; li.async = true; li.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https:' : 'http:') + '//platform.stumbleupon.com/1/widgets.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(li, s); })(); inShare0 Related Articles attachment-3
  • his led the company to launch SkyTouch last year, a new division that develops and markets cloud-based software solutions to hotels inside and outside the Choice system. Pages: 1 2 3 4 2013-06-18 Sean Downey !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); (function() { var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text/javascript'; po.async = true; po.src = 'https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); (function() { var li = document.createElement('script'); li.type = 'text/javascript'; li.async = true; li.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https:' : 'http:') + '//platform.stumbleupon.com/1/widgets.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(li, s); })(); inShare0 Related Articles Hotel Market Insight: Cleveland a
  • This led the company to launch SkyTouch last year, a new division that develops and markets cloud-based software solutions to hotels inside and outside the Choice system.
  • Alyssa Westmeyer on 03 Oct 13
     
    Choice Hotels has been a industry leader in the cloud PMS movement. They identified the opportunity to create their own platform 10 years ago when cloud was barely on the radar and have now successfully distributed it to 5,500 of their properties. Unique functionality built into the system is internet redundancy via cellular data plan, company-wide campaign pop-up messages to staff, interface to Pegasus and revenue management through predictive analytics. The platform has been so successful that, in response to inquiries from other companies who wanted to use Choice's proprietary system themselves, they created an additional revenue stream by establishing a separate company that sells and creates custom cloud PMS systems. One advantage pointed out is that managers no longer need to be on property to access and make changes to their PMS. While this is hugely beneficial to the majority of the industry (who already work long hours and visit the property on their day off), there may be some who take advantage of the situation. If this becomes the case, less oversight at the property means that operations has the potential to slip. It doesn't seem that this is a concern for Choice Hotels but it should be considered.
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A Brief Look at the History of Hotel Technology | INTELITY - 0 views

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  • Rapid developments within the field of hospitality technology have been getting a lot of attention within the past 10 years, but innovation has been taking place since the industry began.
  • General changes in society have led to new expectations that redefine what it takes to satisfy guests and remain competitive in earning loyalty.
  • Mobile technology has shaken up the travel and hospitality industries, unlike any other innovation in quite some time. Telephones took nearly 80 years to reach half of U.S. households. Smartphones took less than 10.
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  • Smartphone penetration and mobile use are higher among global travelers than in other groups.
  • Travelers are setting standards across the globe when it comes to leveraging the latest mobile services. Not only do travelers have the highest rates of smartphone adoption, but they’re also doing more with their devices like booking, payments, and check-ins,” said Clinton Anderson
  • “So their expectations for intelligent, personal experiences via mobile are high and continue to rise. Travelers are setting the bar for mobile services and will drive new innovations in the travel industry and beyond.”
  • 2009 – The first mobile hotel app for guest service and operational enhancements is introduced by Intelity.
  • 2007 – The release of the iPhone marks a change in views on mobile technology and apps.
  • 2003 – Hotel WiFi begins a steady increase, as more than 6,000 hotels make it available to guests.
  • 1994 – This year marks the debut of the first online hotel catalog (Travelweb.com).
  • 1994 – The first hotel chains launch websites on the Internet (Hyatt Hotels and Promus Hotel Corporation).
  • 1986 – Teledex Corp. introduces the first telephone specifically for hotel guestrooms.
  • 1958 – Sheraton introduces Reservatron, the first automated electronic reservation system in hospitality, and the first toll-free reservation phone number.
  • 1947 – Westin establishes the first hotel reservation system.
  • 1894 – The Netherland Hotel, NYC, introduces the first in-room telephones.
  • jessielee214 on 03 Sep 20
     
    This article is talking about the history of hotel technology. Also, it records the significant innovation of the invention in hospitality. And I recognize the technology changes our life a lot. We are always moving forward without any notice.
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- Microsoft's Cloud Computing Strategy and Roadmap Evident at Convergence 2013 - 0 views

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  • Microsoft's Cloud Computing Strategy and Roadmap Evident at Convergence 2013
  • Microsoft’s Convergence 2013 marks a subtle, yet
  • very significant shift in how this technology leader is marketing itself to partners and the outside world.  They are humanizing their marketing, messaging and products.
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  • For Microsoft to succeed with Windows Dynamics and Azure, they are going to need each partner and reseller to believe in the vision of a cloud-first strategy, then translate their unique expertise into sales. 
  • Kirill Tatarinov’s keynote underscored how committed Microsoft is to becoming a cloud, devices and services company. 
  • While Kirill did not specifically say that, it is clear from an architectural standpoint Windows Azure will be the foundational element of their devices and services strategy. 
  • Nivia Butler on 02 Jun 13
     
    The article discusses Microsoft's cloud-first computing strategy and roadmap. The concepts were presented during the keynote address of Kirill Tatrinov at the Microsoft's Converge 2013 event. Microsoft is using a humanized approach in their marketing and messaging as they embrace a cloud computing, devices, and services strategy. The company is offering Windows Dynamics and Azure as part of their cloud-first strategy. Microsoft Azure is the foundational element of the company's devices and services strategy. Microsoft is committed to becoming a leader in the field. They will need their partners and resellers to believe in the strategy in order to be successful. During the Converge 2013 event, Microsoft presented four customer success stories from the Microsoft Customer Excellence Award. The four companies highlighted were Chobani, Shock Doctor, Revlon, and Weight Watchers. They each outlined how Microsoft Dynamics allowed them to better connect with customers and run more efficient businesses. Microsoft's cloud-first strategy has infused a sense of hope and anticipation in many partners and resellers and this could serve to transform the company's vision into a profitable reality.
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Zippin Announces World's First Checkout-Free Hotel Store in Yokohama, Japan | Hospitali... - 0 views

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  • Zippin’s partner, Fujitsu,a systems integrator in Japan, has worked with Koyo Group to implement the world’s first checkout-free store within a hotel at the Yokohama Techno Tower Hotel. It is also the first store in Japan open to the general public to use biometric authentication technology to verify customers’ identities. 
  • the first store in Japan open to the general public to use biometric authentication technology to verify customers’ identities.
  • Customers must register their credit card information, and then enter the store with the QR code displayed on the Green Leaves + app. Customers can also use the multi-biometric authentication technology that links their palm vein and facial recognition information with the smartphone application. After registering this in advance, a smart phone is no longer required for entry, just a simple swipe of the palm. 
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  • Shoppers are spending an average of 113 seconds in the store
  • The Green Leaves + store at Yokohama Techno Tower Hotel is helping to lead the way to a better retail experience at hotels, hospitals, and other places where people need convenient access to food and drinks
  • his first hotel convenience store will also be a model for how checkout-free technology could work in a hospital setting—where people need 24 hour access to food and drink—without having to require a constant staffing presence.
  • The new store is part of a multi-phase expansion plan by Koyo to ultimately create new convenient foodservice concepts for hospitals. 
  • Any store that provides all-hours access is an ideal location for checkout-free technology,
  • jalilahst on 07 Mar 21
     
    Zippin is a provider of check out free technology that partnered up with Fujitsu to work with the Koyo Group to create the first checkout free store in Japan. This store opened as a test to see if this concept will be successful. The Koyo ultimate goal is to create check out free convenience stores in the hospital. So they can run 24 hour markets without relying on staff members to operate. The way it works it that customers have to register on an app and can use multi biometric authentication technology that links their palm vein and facial recognition. After registration they do not need their phones they can just swipe their palms.
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Why Being First Might Lead To Being Last | Inc.com - 1 views

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  • First movers must deal with far more unknowns, given the idea is untested in the market. First movers have far less data to leverage for decisions making. First movers have fewer opportunities for collaborating with other professionals who might add value to the idea. First movers will have a more difficult time assembling a team that can execute, because more than likely there are few people available with the experience needed. First movers will often find it difficult to lead, as the business inevitably will hit bumps and meet hurdles that will require consistent adaptation and even deciding to pivot entirely. 
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      kmira026 on 21 Sep 20
       
      Benefits of wait and see approach
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Press release: Target Field becomes first MLB stadium to achieve LEED Platinum Certific... - 0 views

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  • Target Field becomes first Major League Baseball stadium to achieve LEED Platinum Certification via new rating system
  • Minnesota Twins receive highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council for continued excellence in Operations and Maintenance at the “Greenest Ballpark in America”
  • Minnesota Twins announced today that they have been awarded LEED Platinum certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance – making Target Field the first Major League Baseball venue to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest possible honor via the new LEED v4.1 rating system.
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  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.
  • Target Field is also the nation’s first sports venue to earn three levels of LEED certification through Arc, the state-of-the-art digital platform that uses real-world data to help benchmark, measure and improve sustainability performance.
  • “The Minnesota Twins’ fifth LEED certification at Target Field demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Peter Templeton, interim president and CEO, USGBC.
  • ryanbonifas on 30 Sep 22
     
    The Minnesota Twins are leading the way in green initiatives in becoming the first MLB stadium to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. As the landscape has changed with the desires of fans and guests to public assembly venues, venues across the country are doing their part to go green and obtain LEED certification. It is a great initiative the venue management industry has engaged on, not only at the major league level, but stadiums, convention centers and performing arts venues are all doing the same.
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Hotel software pioneer heads to the Cloud - 1 views

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  • Since 1994, protel hotel software has raised the bar for innovative state-of-the-art software solutions, proving a keen insight into the requirements and needs of hoteliers
  • protel hit the ground running by introducing the first property management system with a graphic user interface
  • protel was the first to offer a complete front office application on a mobile touch screen device
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  • more than 4,000 clients use Cloud solutions by protel
  • web-based applications can be accessed through an Internet browser on different types of devices regardless of operating system or native language.
  • credo
  • protel hotelsoftware
  • "Eighteen years of experience and the constant exchange of ideas with 11,000 clients and partners have taught us what the industry needs. We believe that employing new technologies for hotel systems creates innovations that accelerate the industry's growth and substantially benefits clients and guests
  • Marcos Oliveira on 19 Jan 13
     
    A German hotel software company, protel, has been an iinnovative leader in the software PMS since 1994. Protel became a leader in the hospitality software field by introducing the first property management system with a grpahic user interface (GUI). Once companies began going mobile, they again were the first to offer a complete front office application on a mobile touch screen device. Protel offers several web-based applications that can be assessed through the internet on any type of device, any operating system and in any language. This particular articel I found interesting because I had never heard of the company but they have paved the way for many of the large hotel franchises to utilize mobile based apps for their hotels. With so many of the larger hotel chains, I would imagine that they would have been one of the original innovators of the mobile web based technology but instead it was a German company that helped pave the way for the hospitlaity industry.
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Hotel Lock Firm's Security Fix Requires Hardware Changes For Millions Of Keycard Locks ... - 4 views

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  • Good news for the security of hotels and travelers: Onity, whose keycard locks can be found on at least four million rooms around the world, has a plan to fix a security flaw
  • Black Hat security conference by Cody Brocious, a Mozilla developer who showed that he was able to insert a device he built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of Onity’s locks, read their memory to find a decryption key, and use it to gain access to the lock’s firmware and trigger its open command in a matter of seconds.
  • The company’s response to that epic security bug has two parts–a quick fix, and a more rigorous one, both of which it plans to make available by the end of August: First, it’s issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious’s hack exploited, which can only be removed by opening the lock’s case.
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  • “If such a significant issue were to exist in a car, customers would likely expect a complete recall at the expense of the manufacturer,” Brocious adds. “I can’t help but feel that Onity has the same responsibility to their customers, and to customers staying in hotels protected by Onity locks.
  • “We want to assure you that Onity is working on providing you with a solution that will address any potential risks related to the alleged vulnerability of these locks,”
  • But since then, two hackers who asked not to have their names revealed have claimed in emails to me that they independently replicated the exploit and refined it, so that it now works on any Onity hotel room lock. Brocious tells me he’s spoken with eight or nine hackers who have all been able to replicate his work to some degree.
  • Onity isn’t the only one to come under fire in wake of its security flap: Brocious has also been criticized for failing to warn Onity ahead of his Black Hat demonstration and for selling a licence to use his Onity-hacking trick to a locksmith training firm for $20,000 long before he made his findings public.
  • Onity issued a statement responding to last month’s presentation at the Black Hat security conference by Cody Brocious, a Mozilla developer who showed that he was able to insert a device he built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of Onity’s locks, read their memory to find a decryption key, and use it to gain access to the lock’s firmware and trigger its open command in a matter of seconds.
  • Onity will offer its customers new circuit boards and firmware that ostensibly fix the problems Brocious demonstrated–But Onity is asking owners of some models of its locks of some to pay a “nominal fee” for the fix, while offering others “special pricing programs” to cover the cost of replacing components.
  • laura kaczkowski on 02 Nov 12
     
    In the article, "Hotel Lock Firm's Security Fix Requires Hardware Changes For Millions Of Keycard Locks," it talks about how Onity has a plan to fix a security flaw that allows hackers to insert a homemade device into the lock and open the door in a matter of second. The only problem with this new plan is that it requires hardware changes to every affected lock and it even might require it customers to pay for it. "Black Hat security conference by Cody Brocious, a Mozilla developer who showed that he was able to insert a device he built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of Onity's locks, read their memory to find a decryption key, and use it to gain access to the lock's firmware and trigger its open command in a matter of seconds." It seems crazy that hackers can break in so easily, so maybe this expensive security could be worth it in the long run. The company responded with two different parts, first, it's issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious's hack exploited and the second more substantial: Onity will offer its customers new circuit boards and firmware that ostensibly fix the problems. Before reading this article I had no idea that it was so easy for hackers to get into hotel rooms, this really makes you think twice before you decide which hotel you will be staying at!
  • Jing Huang on 15 Jan 13
     
    The hardware of hotel is the locker. This article showed us there is a new key card locker was discovered by Onity's. It is more security but it need to change all the affected lock. It is a lock built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of the Onity's locks. The company's response to that epic security bug has two parts-a quick fix, and a more rigorous one, both of which it plans to make available by the end of August: First, it's issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious's hack exploited, which can only be removed by opening the lock's case. To further stymie hackers who would try to open the locks and remove that cap, it's also sending customers new, more obscure Torx screws to replace those on the cases of installed locks.The company's response to that epic security bug has two parts-a quick fix, and a more rigorous one, both of which it plans to make available by the end of August: First, it's issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious's hack exploited, which can only be removed by opening the lock's case. To further stymie hackers who would try to open the locks and remove that cap, it's also sending customers new, more obscure Torx screws to replace those on the cases of installed locks. The safe issue became the most important issue of the new products. It will cost more money of each hotel and it is really safe or not is still a question. 
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5 pressing hotel security concerns for 2012 - 2 views

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  • areas of top concern for 2012, the usual suspects still top the list: information-technology breaches and terrorism, hoteliers said.
  • 1. IT
  • 2. Terrorism
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  • 5. Security as taboo
  • 3. Skimmers
  • 4. Liability and insurance fraud
  • A related threat is that of “skimmers,” or devices that catch credit card numbers when consumers use them for payment. The problem primarily is contained to the restaurant industry, but Callaghan is concerned it could spread to hotels.
  • Ironically, one of the main reasons terrorism tops the list is because it has become less of an issue in recent years, sources said.
  • “The greatest business risk, as I see it … is insurance fraud. And it’s the most expensive,” he said.
  • The hot-button issue within the realm of hotel-information technology is mobile and cloud technology.
  • “Liability” as a general label refers to hoteliers being held liable for the acts, which are often criminal, of third parties, the AH&LA’s Callaghan said.
  • “Security” still is something of a taboo in the global hotel industry, said Paul Moxness VP for corporate safety and security at The Rezidor Hotel Group, a Brussels-based hotel management company, with more than 400 hotels and nearly 90,000 rooms in its portfolio.
  • boyan yuan on 27 Mar 12
     
    1. IT The hot-button issue within the realm of hotel-information technology is mobile and cloud technology.A company could have tens of thousands of smartphones or laptops in the field at any given point-each a potential gateway to hackers and other criminals. To the problem the core principle is to provide end-to-end data protection with looking at cost and benefit and how it's supports the business. 2. Terrorism Ironically, one of the main reasons terrorism tops the list is because it has become less of an issue in recent years.Hoteliers need to keep their staffs and travelers mindful of possible threats, but they don't want to scare them. 3. Skimmers A related threat is that of "skimmers," or devices that catch credit card numbers when consumers use them for payment.The best prevention measure is to have an investigative team or third party on hand and making that known to employees. 4. Liability and insurance fraud These two related issues can double, triple, quadruple and quintuple corporate insurance premiums in the blink of an eye. The advisement is hoteliers to educate themselves on the issue, consulting with an attorney, if necessary. 5. Security as taboo "Security" still is something of a taboo in the global hotel industry.Hoteliers need to do a better job of "turning on the light" by talking about security openly and regularly at staff and association meetings, and hotel executives should insist their GMs make security a priority
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  • gaby bestulich on 31 Mar 12
     
    The first security matter that is brought up in this article is the cloud computing mobile devices on cell phones and laptops. With each device its own danger center of being hacked into a company's systems. The second point is "terrorists." Even though there has not been an issue with terrorists for about 10 years now it is still a big issue. According to the article companies are slacking on being vigilant because of the lack of activity.The third is what are know as skimmers, they are devices that gather information like credit card numbers.The last two issues are liability and security itself. Hotels claim to have security matters under control but when it comes to it, it is for show. Hotels need to buckle down on their security measures.
  • Fei Qi on 01 Apr 12
     
    "Terrorism and information technology breaches are familiar areas of concern on hotel security professionals' 2012 to-do lists."
  • Fei Qi on 01 Apr 12
     
    This article talked about five important hotel security concerns in 2012. As more and more new technology applied in the hospitality industry, IT professionals now face with challenges and risks associated with the new technology. When asked for the areas of top concern for 2012, hoteliers consider the usual suspects still top the list: information-technology breaches and terrorism. Hoteliers interviewed for this report recommended focusing on t five areas during 2012. The first concern is IT. The hot-button issue within the realm of hotel-information technology is mobile and cloud technology. Hotels have to protect data and information, especially the financial data. The second concern is Terrorism. Hoteliers need to keep their staffs and travelers mindful of possible threats, but they don't want to scare them. Thirdly, a related threat is that of "skimmers," or devices that catch credit card numbers when consumers use them for payment. The problem primarily is contained to the restaurant industry, but it could spread to hotels. The forth is Liability and insurance fraud. These two related issues can double, triple, quadruple and quintuple corporate insurance premiums in the blink of an eye. The fifth concern: Security as taboo. "Security" still is something of a taboo in the global hotel industry. Hoteliers need to do a better job of "turning on the light" by talking about security openly and regularly at staff and association meetings
  • Priscilla Moreno on 06 Aug 12
     
    In the top 5 hotel security concerns, number 1 is IT Security. Many businesses now are working off of laptops and smartphones which is making it easier for hackers to get in to and steal information. The same goes for hotels which are becoming more hands-free, eco-friendly which is working off of computers. The hotel industries are spending more and more money on making sure that they are secure from any hackers logging in to their computers to get their guests information.
  • Jenna Rashbaum on 25 Sep 12
     
    When thinking about hotel security we do not necessarily jump to anything other than terrorism or things like that but in this article it talks about five different things that can be issues in hotel security. IT is a large issue due to mobile and cloud technology. There are so many devices used that it is easy for hackers to get in the system. Terrorism is of course an issue even though it is not so prominent as it has been in the past. Skimmers are becoming more popular in hotels and restaurants having someone working on the inside who swipes the credit card though a machine before processing the payment to take all of the information off of it. Liability and Insurance Fraud can be something as little as stubbing a toe to a large workers comp case. This is the most expensive security issue hotels face. Security is still taboo in hotels because it scares some guests but at the same time once one thing happens all of the bad things will happen. If nothing happens than it will stay like that.
  • Jenna Rashbaum on 25 Sep 12
     
    This article makes great points that we do not think about as normal people. Before taking this class I would never think of all of these issues that could be happening to me while at a hotel or restaurant but anything is possible.
  • Jenan Williams on 27 Sep 12
     
    This article really made me think outside the box in order to enhance security, specially when in regards to IT, skimmers and liability/insurance fraud. All too common are people looking for ways to beat the system, we hear about it constantly but don't pay attention. From worker claiming worker's comp, foreign fingers and hazardous items in food, to Publix's ATM being the victims of attached skimmers and hackers attacking sensitive information transmitted by the world wide web. The best solution is to be proactive with training and technology and the benefits of being ahead of the curve.
  • Nelson Placa on 30 Sep 12
     
    Great Article...hotel security is so important not only for the company but also for its stakeholders and consumers. It is the responsibility of the company to ensure that the correct steps are in placed to ensure guests and company information is secure. At my current job, it is my responsibility to ensure that employees are not utilizing credit card devices to catch customer's credit card information. We also address any possible theft concerns with the employees to ensure these issues are avoided.
  • Jenan Williams on 30 Sep 12
     
    Great Article- There are so many security issues that we usually don't think about on a daily bases and this article highlights them well. Terrorism is something that has become rather laxed over the the last five years and usually the last security concern in the hospitality industry instead of the first that we process as a true risk. Concerns should also be focus on liability and insurance fraud from both guest as well as employees; a slip and fall and bed bugs can result in costly lawsuits.
  • Gabriela Moreno on 04 Nov 12
     
    1. ITAccording to the article, most mobile devices that are used for business are unprotected. Meaning that the devices if the device even have a password and if it does the password is not very complex. There could be thousands of employees accessing company information via the cloud through unprotected smart phones or other mobile devices. This could organizations at risk to hackers and other criminals  2.  TerrorismAlthough terrorist threats are less of a concern nowadays, that does not mean hotel managers should discontinue stressing the importance of security within their establishments. Keeping employees aware and diligent can prove to be a delicate assignment but it is a necessary of part of maintaining a safe work environment in the twenty-first century. 3.  SkimmersSkimmers are devices that steal credit card numbers when consumers use them for payment. Unfortunately, it is most commonly an employee on the inside who is committing the crime.  A third party investigation team will be needed to prove who is stealing from the establishment.  4. Liability and Insurance FraudCombined, these two issues could sky rocket a company's insurance costs through the roof. It is crucial that hoteliers be aware of the legal system and educates themselves on issues concerning liability. Both patrons and employees alike could potentially file claims against an establishment and entitlements can quickly get out of hand.    5.  SecurityDespite the best security measures, there is always the possibility of unforeseen danger. This fear of the unknown is a concern for hotel workers. To confront this fear of the unknown managers must regularly and openly discuss security with employees.  Security should be held as a top priority. 
  • Gaby Belardo on 04 Nov 12
     
    This article discusses five main concerns brought on by the current state of hotel security. I must say that some of this information surprised me. Something that especially surprised me was learning that mobile devices that are used for business hardly use passwords. The article states, "Amplifying the problem is the sheer number of devices, he added. A company could have tens of thousands of smartphones or laptops in the field at any given point-each a potential gateway to hackers and other criminals." This piece of information is very unsettling to me. How could such valuable information not be protected? The article suggests the solution to this problem is PCI DSS. Terrorism as number two on this list also surprised me because that is not something that would first come to mind for me. The article states that it is ironically on the list for becoming less of an issue. I suppose this reminds hoteliers to never let their guard down when it comes to issues of safety and security within the hotel. However, "skimmers" and liability on this list does not really surprise me. The article suggests that hoteliers be educated about these issues to protect the hotel against them.
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What will be the fourth digital revolution of the hotel world? - The Blog of Experience... - 0 views

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  • The first step for hotels: Property Management System
  • The impact of this first step went beyond hotel management. It was the basis on which all the rest was to be built. For the first time in history, scheduling, rooms, and availabilities could be accessed and managed digitally
  • With demand increasing, many companies decided to surf that wave and began offering lists of hotels accepting online reservations. The first attempts bore little success, but soon the business found its footing and became the norm, giving rise to a surge of Online Travel Agencies.
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  • a new way to choose a hotel is blossoming: online comments.
  • The concept of E-reputation is born. And powerful tools come onto the market to increase the amount of feedback received and track everything that’s being said on the Web.
  • In 2015, interest in “customer experience” doubles among internet users. Then this interest doubles once again in 2017, and continues to rise in 2018
  • Client experience is how your clients perceive the way they have been treated by your company. These perceptions affect their behaviors and create memories and feelings that impact their attachment to your brand.
  • Customer Relationship Management tool digitalizes every aspect of your client relation management, from the day of the booking until their loyalty is obtained.
  • All of these changes follow a logical timeline: the digitalization of hotel management, the opening up the business via the web, client focus on quality of service, and finally the emphasis on client experienc
  • dominiquecolas on 30 Sep 19
     
    This article highlights the major shifts in the way hotels conducted business as a result of a technological advance. The first was the rise of Property Management Systems, followed after by the use of Web and OTAs. More recently, hotels have also had to pay attention to their "E-Reputation", and a result, the article predicts that customer relationship management tools will be used to enhance the client experience.
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7 Must Follow Rules for Perfect Hotel Wi-Fi - 0 views

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  • In a 2013 Study, Forrester Research concluded that out of those polled, 94% agreed that above anything else, they wished all hotels offered quality wifi throughout the hotel and in their rooms.
  • Understanding exactly what factors are most critical to your guests when using wireless connectivity will help you to create a network that is designed to support those exact wants and needs.
  • At the minimum, your hotel will need: A Firewall Role-based access control Profiling IDS/IPS
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  • If your goal is high-performance, which it should be, then placing your APs down the hallways is the last thing you should do.
  • Your wireless system should incorporate a network management system and for many hotels some level of managed support to provide services like: Monthly health checks Firmware reviews Scheduled system tests Tier 2 support Proactive alerts Threshold based triggers And Client tracking to name a few
  • Wi-Fi as a Service offers many benefits,
  • da7327 on 09 Sep 17
     
    The most desired amenity is not a comfy bed, good location its actually something we can not without, fast and secure Wifi!  Studies show 94% agreed that above every other amenity they wished all hotels offer quality wifi. But not all hotels offer high quality wifi which leads to more spending to fix issues, and poor guest experience. The article mentions how to build a good wifi network from the ground up first thing is Security comes first. Creating a secure system for what your guests needs. Next, comes planning for capacity. Planning for this means plan for what applications your guest use. Then comes access point placement. Where should the network stream from that is the most effective?  Now comes listening to your guests regarding the wifi connectivity and keeping up with demand which all ties into choosing the right partner to setup your wifi connection. It is surprising that out of all the lavish amenities one would like 94% want high quality wifi. In these times without internet connection, it feels as if were in the stone age. The article talks about the importance of having high quality wifi for guests to have a great experience which we cannot stress enough of the importance. The first step of establishing a good wifi network is to do a needs analysis of your guests what type of apps will they use? If its normal email, surf the web you can build a standard network, but if its high data usage like video apps then you have to establish a higher connection. With all this having a shared network is always risky so you have to have the most secure network one can have so you don't Put your guests in cyber harm's way. An effective way for hotels to manage all this is to contract with a wifi company so they can manage, provide and upgrade as needed. So the importance of choosing a right partner that knows your guests' needs is important. Hotels rely so much on keeping up with technology from being able to check in online, manage hotel guests services, and j
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Investing in the Guest Experience: Wyndham Becomes First Major Hotel Company to Begin R... - 0 views

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  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announced the roll out of the next-gen Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management (PMS) to its full-service hotels, making it the first major hotel company to adopt the system globally.
  • The Company anticipates approximately 20 percent of its full-service portfolio will adopt the new PMS in the next 12 months with the majority migrating to the system over the next several years.
  • a fully reimagined mobile app, making it the first to bring mobile check-in and checkout to more than 6,000 economy and midscale hotels.
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  • Not only does the system help our hotel owners deliver a better guest experience through a host of operational enhancements and efficiencies, it’s designed to lower their overall costs by eliminating the need for costly and difficult-to-maintain on-site hardware
  • Designed to meet fiscal requirements across more than 200 countries, operators can customize the system to operate in 20 languages.
  • Built specifically to run hotel operations, the PMS is flexible and can scale to meet the needs of each hotel without requiring installation and maintenance of on-site hardware.
  • Easy integration with thousands of key partner interfaces means a smoother, more streamlined guest experience
  • Operators can run their hotel from anywhere while team members can untether from the front desk to serve guests anywhere on property.
  • to help drive more business to its franchisees—particularly from everyday business travelers, such as construction workers, utility workers, truckers and more.
  •  Wyndham Direct, a total booking, billing and payment solution for corporate customers that streamlines travel management with no minimum spend or stay requirements and Wyndham Business, a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to do business with Wyndham and its hotels.
  • Wyndham first began its digital transformation journey in 2016, which has since resulted in a shift to best-in-class, cloud-based property management systems, a single central reservation system for all 20 brands, and a flexible cloud service and sales platform.
  • nbrac002 on 09 Sep 21
     
    Wyndam has shifted to a cloud- based PMS system, being the first major hotel company to do so. This system will allow the hotel to deliver a better guest experience, enhance operational efficiency, and lower costs while making the hotel more competitive in the market.
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Wyndham Signs on for Next-Gen Technology From Oracle Hospitality - Skift - 1 views

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  • Wyndham is tapping Oracle Hospitality for its full-service brands and Sabre for its select-service
  • Wyndham is the first hotel chain to adopt Oracle’s next-generation cloud-based version of its Opera property management system.
  • Four and a half years ago, Wyndham moved to its first-generation hosted systems — meaning, moved away from having computers sitting under the desk or in the hotel closet.
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  • Between 15 and 30 percent of Wyndham’s portfolio of more than 8,900 hotels will move to Oracle Opera Cloud through 2024
  • Every place outside of North America, regardless of where a property is on the chain scale, Oracle Opera Cloud is now Wyndham’s preferred solution
  • Cost efficiencies drove the decision in the case of Oracle Opera Cloud.
  • “Your cost of entry on Opera in a traditional on-premise model could approach six figures for a full-service hotel, with an upfront commitment that used to be in the five-figures for capital expenditure,” said Scott Strickland, Wyndham’s chief information officer. “We can’t quote specific costs, but this deal offers the cloud-based version at a really accessible price-point for our partners.”
  • “With all of our cloud-based offerings, it’s a subscription model tied to a number of rooms in the hotel on what’s kind of a per-room per-month basis
  • “No upfront costs or licenses or maintenance and upgrade fees. We have packages, commensurate with a property’s needs. Costs can flex up and down in cost with demand shifts, like we saw in the pandemic.”
  • A second motivation for adopting the cloud is the product’s simplicity
  • Staff no longer need to use desktop computers and can instead log in remotely with mobile devices,
  • Another factor driving the hotel’s chain’s decision is the system’s scope. For example, Oracle Opera Cloud includes a housekeeping module
  • Their tablets and phones can connect to the cloud and see their arrival list of guests and judge how they want to adjust their staffing or last-minute rate promotions.
  • Wyndham, one of the first hotel chains to return to profitability in the pandemic, sees this move as the latest step in a four-year digital acceleration.
  • It’s a lot harder to innovate when you have four central reservation systems and three digital systems. We now have one of each globally.”
  • It’s faster when it has only one mobile app platform and only two property management systems, compared with a brand running, say, a dozen different property management systems and four versions of a mobile app.
  • Most security incidents result from one of two things. The first is not keeping up with patching of software or system vulnerabilities
  • The second major driver of security incidents comes from the interaction between systems, such as application, infrastructure, and database
  • “With Oracle Cloud technology, we frequently deploy patches in all of our environments across various applications and systems in our cloud
  • API stands for “application programming interface,” which has been described as “the set of functions and subroutines that an outside party can run to build its third-party services on top of a company’s service.”
  • “We have completely removed all the integration friction of the past, with no compromise on the security or performance of the core system,
  • svail001 on 02 Sep 21
     
    This article discusses Wyndham's decision to transition its property management into the cloud based services through Oracle Hospitality. Their decision was based on the several advantages offered by Oracle's cloud based system such as cost savings, the simplified application and use of only one central system and the protection from cyber attacks. Wyndham is the first hotel chain to adopt Oracle's new cloud based version of their management system.
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Austrian Hotel First to Feature Rooms with Minimalist Locks | News | Hospitality Magazi... - 0 views

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  • VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has installed the world’s first invisible door lock at the 5-star Hotel Bristol in Vienna. Essence by VingCard is a revolutionary concept in hospitality security, taking minimalist design to the extreme by eliminating all lock hardware on the door. Essence encases all electronic components inside the door itself to make the access devices practically invisible to hotel guests.
  • VingCard Elsafe’s suite of RFID locking systems feature contactless access control via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) encoded communication and secure anti-cloning software. Additionally, VingCard Elsafe RFID solutions are designed to be easily adapted to Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that is expected to be in widespread use globally within a few years and which will enable travelers to use mobile devices as room keys. Both communication protocols are compatible with Essence by VingCard locks.
  • marylauren1717 on 05 Mar 13
     
    VingCard Elsafe provides electronic locks, in-room safes, and advanced energy management systems for hotels. At the Hotel Bristol in Vienna, the first invisible door lock has been installed, taking minimalist design to new heights. Without compromising the security of hotel guests, VingCard Elsfae is able to the hide the lock components from the user, allowing for a more sleek door.  WIth the use of RFID and secure anti-cloning software, this solution is designed to be adapted to Near Field Communication technology which will allow guests to use their mobile devices as room keys. Besides aesthetic advantages, Essence by VingCard Elsafe minimizes integrated installation and maintenance. 
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Hotel Denit introduces first virtual concierge in Barcelona - 0 views

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  • exclusive, groundbreaking project in the hotel sector: Petit Denit, the new virtual concierge
  • hotel reception to create a small tourist guide tailored to each guest.
  • Each receipt printed generates its own URL, giving the guest online access to the information forever.
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  • The design of each receipt/guide is practical, original and can be adapted to mobile devices and tablets
  • Petit Denit virtual concierge service as many times as they want
  • has more than 200 references
  • adapting it to the hotel sector for the first time in our country.
  • Camila Calcines on 30 May 13
     
    This article spotlights this new virtual concierge system that is used in the hotel sector. The Petit Denit virtual concierge service is located in the hotel reception and was initially an application used for the home and now was adapted to the hotel sector for the first time in Barcelona. The Petit Denit "allows the hotel reception to create a small tourist guide tailored to each guest." This a fast system that allows the hotel to print instantly a customized guide for each guest on all the tourist attractions in the city. I think this saves time and money for the hotel because you have a small machine doing the work of an individual. When the staff is busy, this allows the Petit Denit to do all the work and satisfy guests staying at the hotel. In addition, it's practical because the design can be adapted to mobile devices and tablets since we live in a world that is very technologically advanced and everyone is always on their smart devices. Finally, it's important that the hotel sector stays on top of every technological advance because there is a lot of competition.
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Hotel Communication Network Introduces a New Generation of In-Room Technology - Exhibit... - 0 views

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  • for convention managers because it is the first innovation that actually makes it easier for the hotel, the convention manager and the convention attendee to
  • HCN’s features can help energize and improve the convention experience while helping hotels secure and retain key convention business
  • More than 65 percent of the guests at the Hilton have used the technology and an overwhelming
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  • More than 65 percent of the
  • for convention managers because it is the first innovation that actually makes it easier for the hotel, the
  • for convention managers because it is the first innovation that actually makes it easier for the hotel, the
  • Hilton Chicago (1550 rooms since August 2010) and the InterContinental Hotel Chicago (800 rooms since January 2011)—are clear successes. More than 65 percent of the guests at the Hilton have used the technology and an overwhelming majority of them (85 percent in an HCN/Hilton survey) said they would prefer to
  • of the guests at the Hilton have used the technology and an overwhelming
  • installations—at the Hilton Chicago (1550 rooms since August 2010) and the InterContinental Hotel Chicago (800 rooms since January 2011)—are clear successes. More than 65 percent of the guests at the Hilton have used the technology and an overwhelming majority of them (85 percent in an HCN/Hilton survey) said they
  • of the guests at the Hilton have used the technology and an overwhelming
  • of the
  • patented “game-changing” in-room technology for hotels
  • It’s the ultimate competitive weapon for the convention hotel and a game changer for convention managers because it is the first innovation that actually makes it easier for the hotel, the convention manager and the convention attendee to get what they want
  • It’s the ultimate competitive weapon for the convention hotel and a game changer for convention managers because it is the first innovation that actually makes it easier for the hotel, the convention manager and the convention attendee to get what they want ,
  • convention manager and the convention attendee to get what they want , ”
  • of the guests
  • InterContinental Hotel Chicago
  • Xuan Huang on 25 Jan 13
     
    Hotel Communication Network HCN is a corporation that serves hoteliers who have embraced in-room technology as a costeffective and guest-friendly way to automate and enhace guest services while reinforcing the hotel's brand message. In recent 2 years, HCN has secessfully practiced in hospitality industry wide, to hotel opertators and convention maangers. It is a breakthrough for the hoteliers because it makes the GM directly reach every guest in every room with instant personal communication and with the ability to customize hotel service offerting. From the customer pespect, this technology is accepted and loved by majority of the guests.
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FTC Files Complaint Against Wyndham Hotels For Failure to Protect Consumers' Personal I... - 0 views

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  • The FTC alleges that these failures led to fraudulent charges on consumers’ accounts, millions of dollars in fraud loss, and the export of hundreds of thousands of consumers’ payment card account information to an Internet domain address registered in Russia.
  • According to the FTC, in the first breach in April 2008, intruders gained access to a Phoenix, Arizona Wyndham-branded hotel's local computer network that was connected to the Internet and the corporate network of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
  • Scott Kane on 03 Nov 12
     
    The FTC filed suit against Wyndham Hotels for millions of dollars worth of fraud in June of this year. Wyndham hotels manages over 7,00 hotels worldwide. Incidents occurred a numerous amount of times over the past three years. The company was hacked into and stole credit card numbers from over 500,000 clients. In the first occurrence the money was wired into an account in Russia. Even after the first incident Wyndham hotels did not fix the security breach allowing the hackers to get in.
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ASUS Launches First Intel Thunderbolt Certified Motherboard | Hardware Secrets - 0 views

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    The thunderbolt will have high-speed data connection technology that provides a maximum of 10 GBPS transfer rate. This will be the first thunderbolt motherboard to be certified by Intel. By having a motherboard as unique as this one, computers will be able to operate a higher speed, which can optimize work performance. This motherboard will also have six USB ports, 4 PCI Express slots and much more accessories. I believe having a Computer with this hardware can be beneficial to any company, especially when working with various projects and software. How do you feel this motherboard can impact a business on a day to day basis? below i have included the webpage for you to check out the articles on this motherboard.
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