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What is a Global Distribution System (GDS)? 2022 Guide for Hotels - 3 views

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  • What is a Global Distribution System (GDS)? 2020 Guide for Hotels
  • The History of the GDS
  • a GDS functions as a middleman between a travel agent and a hotel’s (or airline’s) central reservation system. Travel agents can see real-time rates and inventory for a given hotel via the GDS, though the GDS doesn’t actually hold its own inventory.
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  • Besides the time savings, the GDS allows travel agents to tap into reservation systems for a world of travel providers.
  • What are the Most Popular Global Distribution Systems?
  • Did you know you could book a flight, tour operator, car rental or hotel room in real-time via electronic GDS systems since the 1960s? You may be thinking, “hmm… online travel agencies like Expedia and Booking.com aren’t that old, are they?” But years before the OTAs gained prominence, global distribution systems provided real-time access to hotel and flight inventory for travel agent service providers across the world. 
  • The GDS industry has come a long way since the 60s; while Sabre is still a major player, several GDS companies operate today. The major global distribution systems for travel reservations include: Amadeus is the world’s largest GDS, accounting for about 40% of GDS transactions, and it’s especially popular in Europe. Though many of these reservations are for airfare, it’s still a powerful tool for hotels, with over 600,000 hotels connected. Sabre is the second-largest GDS, accounting for about 35% of travel agency bookings. Around 175,000 hotels are connected to Sabre, but its portfolio in North America is larger than its competitors. Travelport GDS  owns systems called Galileo, Worldspan, and Apollo. Travelsky is a state-run GDS in China.
  • Does the GDS still serve a purpose when travelers can easily book directly with the airline or hotel? In many cases, yes, the GDS still delivers value, especially for airlines and corporate travel companies. Airlines still distribute their inventory to OTAs via the GDS, and corporate travel planners continue to use the GDS to find corporate rates.
  • American Airlines was the first company, in partnership with IBM, to implement an electronic reservation system for their reservations agents to use. This new technology, called the Semi-Automated Business Research Environment (SABRE), allowed American Airlines to greatly expand their reservations team beyond the number of people who could huddle around the paper booking files.
  • For hotels, airlines, and the like, the GDS offers massive marketing power.
  • No one GDS can be called the “best” travel service provider, since they all provide similar functionality and have their own unique differences.
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  • With decades of history and an enormous user base of travel agents, using the GDS can be a great way to expand your hotel’s marketing and distribution strategy. But the GDS doesn’t necessarily provide value to every hotel; if you’re wondering how to use the GDS or why to add it as a distribution channel, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons for your individual hotel.
  • No one GDS can be called the “best” travel service provider, since they all provide similar functionality and have their own unique differences.
  • hotels would need to undertake huge marketing efforts in order to be seen by travel agents. The GDS effectively democratized this process, with chain hotels getting the same visibility on the GDS as independent hotels.
  • Today you can book not only airfare and hotels via the GDS, but also rental cars, cruises, rail tickets, and tours.
  • In 2006 the volume of internet reservations exceeded GDS reservations for the first time,
  • lwu014 on 17 Sep 20
     
    This arctic is about what is a global Distribution System, history of the GDS, how does a GDS work and what benefits GDS offer.
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  • carlatj on 24 May 21
     
    A brief history of the GDS gives us a glimpse of the important this technology which as been around for over 50 yrs. Although it has evolved, the consumer has evolved with it but the basic idea still prevail and still very much in use.
  • anonymous on 29 May 21
     
    This article gives a complete description of what the GDS is and its history. It goes over how the GDS works, the benefits of using it, and whether the GDS has a role in the future of global distribution.
  • cdamo003 on 25 Jan 22
     
    A GDS or Global distribution system can come in handy for many different purposes. Some of these companies such as Expedia and Travelocity are know ones in the United States. It is important to weight pros and cons when deciding who to book with when choosing a hotel or an airlines especially since there are so many options. Depending on how you book especially when bundling with a GDS you could get a great deal.
  • naxiang2001 on 28 Mar 22
     
    This article evaluates the past and current roles of GDS in the travel and tourism industry. It is clear that the GDS has adapted and changed with the times and now is able to do even more than at its initial conception. However, as the article pointed out the all the functions of the GDS it is clear that OTA's ad websites are also able to provide a lot of these same functions. We discussed this week whether the GDS system is still currently a relevant system and most agreed that it is. However, as we look to the future it will be interesting to see what evolutions the GDS has yet to go through and how it will attempt to remain relevant in the ever changing tourism market.
Chenchen zheng

Benefits of HRIS - 1 views

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  • When the administrative tasks and processes of any human resources department become overwhelmed, the most appropriate solution would be to implement the human resources information system.
  • The HRIS systems assist in enhancing both the productivity and workflow of the human resource department
  • Creates self-service options
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  • Improves communication with the employees
  • data is usually collected and placed in a central database
  • When the administrative tasks and processes of any human resources department become overwhelmed, the most appropriate solution would be to implement the human resources information system.
  • The HRIS systems assist in enhancing both the productivity and workflow of the human resource department .
  • using the software to increase the efficiency of the whole company.
  •  Improves communication with the employees
  • Improves productivity
  • Saves time
  • Through reducing the total amount of time spent on the administrative functions, human resource employees are able to focus on other essential duties.
  • Creates self-service options
  • jie shen on 21 Nov 12
     
    This article talks about the benefits of using a human resources information system. It will help to improves the productivity because of using a central database. It also helps to save the time on the administrative functions. More communications are available and employees are easier to communicate as well.  
  • Yongjoon Ji on 21 Nov 12
     
    The biggest benefit that we can get from HRIS is the productivity. All the tasks that HR department is doing can be done by pen and paper and it has been using for past years. However, companies including hotels now want to run HR department more efficiently. This program help to reduce labor cost but improve communication with employees. On top of this benefits, it has much more advantages. However, there are still small hotels not using this program because of their financial budget. Once again, it is not a mandatory program as PMS but it is necessity.
  • Chenchen zheng on 22 Nov 12
     
    This article talked about the major benefits of HRIS. All data is usually collected and placed in a central database. Through the HRIS can improve the productivity of the human resource department since data going to be very easily retrieved from the database. What's more, HIRS can save time on the administrative functions and improve the communication with the employees. In addition, HRIS can create self- service options, which employees can be able to access useful information without having to spend a lot of time going from one office to the next.
Minghui Zheng

Advantages & Disadvantages of Human Resource Information System | Chron.com - 1 views

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  • When the decision to build a human resources information systems department is made, examine the options carefully and be aware of technology and human resources trends for a small business. Small businesses have unique needs based on company goals for growth, or a plan to remain small with access to technology without the hefty costs. The term "human resources information systems" (HRIS) often is used interchangeably with human resources management system (HRMS) and human resources information technology (HRIT). Any of these terms is used to describe the computer and information technology a company utilizes to automate human resources functions and employment actions.
  • A very popular use of HRIS is employee self-service. Many employers are utilizing their HRIS to supplement the human resources department staff by enabling employees for find answers to common questions they would have asked a human resources representative.
  • YUE LI (3325307) on 22 Nov 12
     
    This article summarized the advantages and disadvantages of using human resource information system. An HRIS is used for employment actions such as applicant tracking, performance management, attendance, compensation and benefits management, work force analyses, and scheduling. A very popular use of HRIS is employee self-service. There are a lot of advantages of HRIS, such as it is monitored by qualified specialists who know technology and HR functional and tactical processes can manage compliance with federal and state laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports for internal and external use. What's more, it is easy to use for qualification computer technology specialists, accuracy of information and the ability to perform HR audits using any combination of parameters. It saves a lot of time. The disadvantages included that HRIS may involve human error during information input, costly technology to update the system and malfunctions or insufficient applications to support the human resources needs. There should be a qualified specialist with human resources functional area knowledge to manage this system. The cost to hire an HRIS specialist may be far above the average salary for a computer technology specialist.
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  • Mariana Sales de Jesus on 24 Nov 12
     
    The article highlighted describes some advantages and disadvantages of a Human Reources Information System for small business, that would include restaurants. The decision maker would have to take in consideration what type of information the system will need to handle in order to select the system to be used. This systems can do applicant tracking, perfomance management, attendance, compensatio, benefitios, paid time off and etc. A type of disadvantage for small businesses would be to be able to get support from somebody to manage the system. This could have high costs involved.
  • Gaby Belardo on 24 Nov 12
     
    This article discusses Human Resource Information Systems and the benefits and disadvantages to investing in such a program. Some of the advantages that the article addresses are: "manage compliance with federal and state laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports for internal and external use." The technology allows employees and managers to "locate answers and information quickly without the need to consult an HR representative every time." I feel that this advantage outweighs any of the disadvantages that there may be. The benefits of a business/hotel running more smoothly are infinitely rewarding to profits and many other aspects of convenience. Some of the disadvantages that the article addresses are insufficient applications to support the human resource department, as well as it being costly.
  • Gaby Belardo on 24 Nov 12
     
    This article describes Human Resource Information systems and the benefits and disadvantages to investing in this type of technology. The article states that the advantages to investing are: "being able to manage compliance with federal and state laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports for internal and external use." Most importantly though, the article states, "The employee and manager self-service features are excellent ways to free up the time of your human resources staff members for project work and other duties. Employees and managers can locate answers and information quickly without the need to consult an HR representative every time." This, to me, outweighs any disadvantage that may come from investing in HRIS technology because the convenience that this technology provides could really benefit profits for a business. HRIS is about coordinating communication among different departments. Businesses should really invest in this technology, even though it is costly, because ultimately it will increase profits by getting things done faster and more efficiently, as well as preventing problems from happening before they happen.
  • LU DENG on 25 Nov 12
     
    With the development of high-tech management system, HRIS is no long strange for us. The HRIS is a software or online solution to data tracking, data management, or all of the data needs of the company within the human resources department. The reason why HRIS is becoming  more popular is that it has some useful functions such as the employee self-service through which employees can find answers to common questions by themselves while not ask a human resources representative. This system can help to save time and money for the company in certain aspects. But in this article, the author compares the advantages and disadvantages that HRIS brings to the company.The disadvantages can be that it may involve human errors during information input, costly technology update and so on. So if a company wants to apply this system, it should also look at these disadvantages, compare them with the advantages and then make a final decision in order to avoid suffering from the bad sides of the system. 
  • Minghui Zheng on 27 Nov 12
     
    The HRIS is used for applicant tracking, performance management, attendance, compensation and benefits management, work force analyses, and scheduling. HRIS can be also used for employee self-service. The human resources department staff can find answers to common questions they would have asked a human resources representative from the HRIS. HRIS has many advantages. It can help organization manage compliance with laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports. The ease of use for qualified specialists, accuracy of information and the ability to perform HR audits using any combination of parameters. However, there are still some disadvantages, such as human error during information input, costly technology to update your system and malfunctions or insufficient applications to support human resources needs. In addition, the cost of hiring an HRIS specialist is also a problem for the small business.
hui wang

Hotels Make Advancements in Mobile Marketing. - Wednesday, 12th October 2011 at 4Hoteliers - 0 views

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  • 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
  • hui wang on 18 Jan 13
     
    This article is about the mobile network technology (including software and hardware) now playing a significant role in the hospitality industry. Hotels use more mobile technology for their marketing and reservation will come out obviously advantage among the competitors. For example, the Google Maps is growing very fast, and its software on the mobile has become the most popular travelling tool for the users in recent months. People use this software as they ask for dinner recommendations, view maps and turn-by-turn directions. What is more, travelers they can use other software in their mobile to watch proprietary videos highlighting hotel amenities and area attractions. As the mobile network technology is growing so fast today, the hotels should make some revolution for their marketing or booking and reservation system. First of all, the hotel should ensure they have a website for the mobile device which can be smooth and functioned well. Addition, for the marketing department, hotels can offer some discount for the travelers who use the mobile software for booking in advance. Because of the locating function in the mobile, hotels can collect those data in their data house which will be useful to customer data analyzing. What is more, the mobile technology is continuously changing, the hotels should follow the trend, and pay attention for the technology renew which will help to attract more customers.
Yaping Li

Boosting finance with Accounting software for Hotels - 0 views

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  • There are several functions in the finance team of hotels, each serving a different purpose in hotel financial management. Whilst some of these may overlap, they include: financial accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing and managerial accounting. With the advent of technology, hotel accounting software has gained a significant role in helping these finance function of hotels.
  • Yaping Li on 19 Oct 12
     
    This article introduces the different functions of the hotel accounting software. In hotel financial management, the financial accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing and managerial accounting that has different purpose to help the hotel effective manage the financial data. Financial accounting records and reports the financial transactions of the hotel. Cost counting records and reports the hotel's expenses. Tax accounting records the data related to the taxes transactions. Auditing checks all the financial data and information. Managerial accounting analyses the financial data and information to make decision. All these accounting is necessary for the hotel. With the hotel accounting software, the manager of the hotel can manage the hotel easily and more convenience.
anonymous

Shift4 supports Google Wallet | Hotel Management - 0 views

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POS

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  • Shift4 Corporation now supports Google Wallet on four newly integrated Ingenico PIN pads.The Shift4 interfaces for these four new devices – the Ingenico iSC250, iSC350, iPP320, and iPP350 – also support swipe-ahead functionality, meaning customers can swipe their cards (or touch their phones) and then enter their PIN (or signature) before the merchant finishes ringing up the order. Once the order is completed, customers simply approve the amount, get their receipt, and are on their way. In busy retail environments, the short time saved by this option quickly adds up.
  • The new NFC functionality integrates seamlessly with Shift4's existing DOLLARS ON THE NET® features including TrueTokenization® and 4Go®. It is now available to Shift4 merchants running the most recent version of Shift4's Universal Transaction Gateway®. Currently, the aforementioned devices are supported with no modification required to the Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
  • anonymous on 23 Jun 12
     
    Shift4 develops payment technology for various types of business. The hotel I work in uses it to process gift cards. This article describes the company's newest endeavor with emerging technologies, in this case Google Wallet. Companies using Shift4 will now have the functionality of letting customers use Google Wallet, paying for a purchase by tapping or swiping your cell phone on a special screen, in a seamless integration with their current POS. Google Wallet or the iPhone Square Card Reader are technologies that businesses need to take into consideration when developing or enhancing their POS. Shift4 seems to be the front runner in offering this add-on. I imagine other payment developers will follow suit.
Manali Rabari

Infor Delivers Specialized Asset Management for the Hospitality Industry | hospitalityu... - 1 views

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  • Manali Rabari on 31 Aug 12
     
    Infor a provider for application software has created a special edition of its software to help multiple departments within hotels operate from one application. With this specialized hospitality edition hotels now reduce costs with through this management system, streamline functions in multiple departments. and tools for timely customer service. In addition this system will help in tracking their use of natural resources and use that information to help better manage costs. This system will provide hotel management with the necessary and real time information to help operate on a more efficient basis such as issues with maintenance alerts, guests services, notices on equipment reliability. Although the use of this technology promises to help with efficiency and cut costs to help management the cost of maintaining and updating such an application could be costly. In addition with all of the functions being operated on through the use of one application what are the fail-safe tools in place if such an application were to be compromised or go down. The entire hotel's business can be affected.
Carolina Villa

Hardware and software - A couple made for each other - 3 views

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Hardware Software

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  • A processor performs all the necessary calculations and actions so that all other additional hardware and software can operate.
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  • an integration of software and hardware provides us what we now call today the modern computer!
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  • Both software and hardware are needed for any type of system to exist, period!
  • motherboard
  • A motherboard
  • A motherboard allows all hardware components of a computer to connect and interact with each other.
  • Processor
  • A processor performs all the necessary calculations and actions so that all other additional hardware and software can operate.
  • RAM is necessary for any computer to operate and provides the processor with the necessity sized chunks of data it needs to operate.
  • This is a hardware device that stores all the software and personal files you need as well as most importantly the operating system.
  • Software is what allows any device to operate whether it be a computer or any other sort of electronic device.
  • The operating system allows the user to interact with the computer as well as provide instructions for your computer to follow. Hardware can't exist without software, and without no software hardware would not not operate.
  • Carolina Villa on 18 Jan 12
     
    The integration of software and Hardware is what makes any type of system function. A computer system has various hardware components. The motherboard, which allows all hardware components to connect and interact with each other. The Processor, performs all calculations and actions. Ram, provides the processor with data. And finally the hard drive, which stores all the software and personal data. On the other hand, the software is what allows any device(computer or electronic device) to operate. In the case of a computer it requires an operating system to function.Windows and Linux are two forms of operating systems. Hardware can't exist without software or viceversa.
Sherine Mattison

Investing in Technology for Competitive Advantage / Arthur Andersen / Fall 1996 - 1 views

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  • Today's hospitality industry technology represents a legacy reflecting the computer industry's capabilities during the last two decades and the willingness of hotel executives to embrace its products
  • critics have been increasingly harsh with their comments on the computer systems and software applications used by the hospitality industry. Typically custom-designed for proprietary application, these systems have not always been successfully integrated
  • The question for many hotel organizations remains how to achieve the ultimate open system that can be shared at all levels, whether it is the central reservation system, individual property management system or any other operational area
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  • Timing is everything in technology investments
  • Network computing has enormous implications for marketing to customers on a global basis, as well as hotel operations. Consider the potential for the industry to connect with vendors worldwide for electronic purchasing, potentially achieving economies of scale and leveraging not yet possible. World purchasing functions will allow companies to customize their own catalogs. Virtual channels of distribution using computer networking capabilities will also allow hotel companies to market products and services - some traditional to our industry, others not - to customers whether they are in the hotel, at work, or at home. This will require a migration from today's central reservation systems to tomorrow's customer information systems using network-centric solutions. Development of customer profiles and guest recognition will make it possible for hotel organizations to interact in entirely new ways with customers, regardless of their physical location. Clearly, the large hotel companies will need to be the first to address questions raised by global networking capabilities and what this will mean in terms of technology investment. But for many hospitality companies presently struggling with the high cost of technology and the confusing state of our industry's technology affairs, this will not be an easy task. And the decisions will ultimately become further complicated by the opportunity to outsource certain functions into subscription-based networks. It is unlikely that the hospitality industry will be forced to bear the entire burden for networking infrastructure. Strategic alliances with major technology companies will be the catalysts in building this capability as they become strategic providers of networking capabilities to hospitality and other industries. And as network-centric computing comes of age and a company's proprietary information is stored in cyberspace, security will become an ever-more important issue requiring solutions. Whether it is an e-mail gateway through an internal network or customer access via the Internet, network fire walls and encryption systems will be required to mitigate the concern many will have with system security.
  • Network computing has enormous implications for marketing to customers on a global basis, as well as hotel operations. Consider the potential for the industry to connect with vendors worldwide for electronic purchasing, potentially achieving economies of scale and leveraging not yet possible. World purchasing functions will allow companies to customize their own catalogs. Virtual channels of distribution using computer networking capabilities will also allow hotel companies to market products and services - some traditional to our industry, others not - to customers whether they are in the hotel, at work, or at home. This will require a migration from today's central reservation systems to tomorrow's customer information systems using network-centric solutions. Development of customer profiles and guest recognition will make it possible for hotel organizations to interact in entirely new ways with customers, regardless of their physical location. Clearly, the large hotel companies will need to be the first to address questions raised by global networking capabilities and what this will mean in terms of technology investment. But for many hospitality companies presently struggling with the high cost of technology and the confusing state of our industry's technology affairs, this will not be an easy task. And the decisions will ultimately become further complicated by the opportunity to outsource certain functions into subscription-based networks. It is unlikely that the hospitality industry will be forced to bear the entire burden for networking infrastructure. Strategic alliances with major technology companies will be the catalysts in building this capability as they become strategic providers of networking capabilities to hospitality and other industries. And as network-centric computing comes of age and a company's proprietary information is stored in cyberspace, security will become an ever-more important issue requiring solutions. Whether it is an e-mail gateway through an internal network or customer access via the Internet, network fire walls and encryption systems will be required to mitigate the concern many will have with system security. In the final analysis, networking solutions will drive down the cost of technology investment "on-property" where hotel real estate and business interests merge. The solutions that hotel organizations will be able to choose from in terms of networking should also be less expensive than the current profile of technology spending. And we can expect that change to occur sooner rather than later, given the present rate of investment in Internet-based technologies.
  • sultan alharbi on 22 Jul 12
     
    "Investing in Technology for Competitive Advantage - The Challenge Facing the Hospitality Industry" sheds light on how the necessity of the investment in technology is in the hospitality industry. Not investing in technology affects even the customer services. It is mentioned that there are at least 85 property management systems available offered to owners and managers of hotels by technology providers which tend to meet the real needs of those. Further, open system that could be widely used is needed to acquire by hotel organizations. The more creative hospitality organizations are, the more successful would be in future. It is also indicated the technology cycles. Simply, technology would be increasingly required in future because of that the investment in technology would give a lot of opportunities to different parts in this industry.
  • Rixon campbell on 17 Sep 12
     
    Investing in the hospitality industry as it relates to information technology is one of the ways the industry will stay current and be able to compete in this fast pace environment. More and more guest are demanding exceptional, cutting edge customer service. As this investment occurs there needs to be integration of hardware and software for the future. These choices are not easy and is perhaps one of the greatest challenges that the industry faces. Timing and knowledge is critical to investing in technology because innovation is moving so fast, therefore knowing what new development to purchase and the ability to integrate existing systems into new one is important. In conclusion, it is paramount for investors to be mindful of the market place and to get as much inputs into the decision that is made for maximum results.
Hyeyoung Jang

IT in hospitality - Express Computer - 1 views

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  • Hospitality is amongst the fastest growing sectors in India today, with domestic and foreign tourism, and increased business travelers fueling this momentum. The sector is known to hold as much promise for the country as the much touted IT, ITeS and manufacturing industries. India’s travel and tourism industry is expected to grow 8.4% this year and 8% annually between now and 2016, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Conventionally having stayed away from technology, the hotel industry in India is observing a sea change—in its objective and management’s role towards delivering quality customer service. ‘Service’, related to personalized care and hospitality, is finding a friend in advanced systems and gadgets that enhance the service delivered.
  • Hyeyoung Jang on 19 Jul 12
     
    This article talk about the IT in hospitality industry. They give a example of the India. The number of the India's travel and tourism industry is grow 8.4% in 2008 and will be 8% more increase between now and 2016 according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. The hospitality industry should know the customers needs and the goal of the meeting them should be figured out in such a way that the cost of offering the service(s) does not pinch the company balance sheet i.e. variable costs should not show fluctuations northwards. Marketing gurus would always adhere to one statement for advice: cost need to be justifiable through high probability of ROI. The selection of technology in itself is a vital step. Another global feature that is extremely important is a detailed guest, group and company records. Used with a variety of customized reports, these detailed records allow precise targeting of various marketing efforts to improve occupancy rates, increase yield and enhance strategic planning. Each module should have a customizable report selection menu. The reports should have provision for sorting and filtering of data to enable viewing of the exact information might be required at a moment's notice. A good PMS enables a hospitality enterprise to increase revenue and occupancy, improve guest loyalty and reduce costs by centralizing and streamlining your operations. Forward-thinking properties have already begun building a network infrastructure that offers the flexibility and scalability to adapt to the ever-evolving guest, staff, and property management needs. Ajay Goel, Senior VP - Industry Business, Strategy, Operations, Cisco Systems India & SAARC opined, "These next-generation infrastructures are based on a converged network. They integrate with today's solutions-such as reservation, surveillance, and billing systems-and support the newest applications and technologies. The goal is to take advantage of tomorrow's opportunities while protecting e
Michelle Wilson

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MICROS POS+systems point-of-service technology hotel hospitality

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  • Trump International Hotel & Tower® Toronto, which opened on January 31, 2012, has selected the MICROS OPERA Enterprise Solution and the MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution (RES) as its primary hospitality technology systems. 
  • MICROS RES was selected for its rich restaurant operations functionality.
  • Trump International Hotel & Tower® Toronto will utilize MICROS's mymicros.net business intelligence platform for robust reporting functionality including mobile reporting capabilities on smartphone devices, the powerful MICROS Workstation 5A (WS5A) point-of-service terminals, and Mobile MICROS handheld units to bring service to its clientele wherever they are enjoying the renowned Trump hospitality.
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  • "Our partnership with MICROS for our primary hospitality systems allows us to standardize our technology and corporate best practices across our entire portfolio,"
  • Michelle Wilson on 27 Feb 12
     
    Trump International Hotels & Tower in Toronto has selected to use MICROS Opera and MICROS RES. The MICROS OPERA system includes property management, vacation ownership, and customer information to manage customer data and provides the most advanced technology. Trump selected MICROS RES because of it's rich restaurant operations functionality. Trump is pleased to be working with just one company that provides so much advanced technology. The company looks to gain more efficiency and secure processes and enable employees to provide superior experiences to their clients/guests.
Gian Altamirano

Hotel Software | Hotel Reservation Software | Motel Software | Hotel Management Software - 1 views

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  • nand Systems Inc. (ASI) is a Software Development Company specializing in providing custom solutions for small businesses
  • e pay special attention to the ease of use and utilize the latest in technology.
  • hotel software ASI FrontDesk. It is a comprehensive software suite consisting of integrated modules for various aspects of hotel management. This class of software is often referred to as Property Management System in the industry
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  • he important modules in the PM Software include,Hotel Management Software, Hotel Reservation Software (Billing Software), Hotel Reception Software and Hotel accounting software.
  • Gian Altamirano on 04 Mar 12
     
    This article outlines one software suite that can be used in a vast array of functions for the hotel industry. As shown in this article the ASI program includes everything from accounting to reservations and even a point of sale system. Other features include data mining software and call logging.The latter are used to build consumer profiles for the hotel to use in later visits. Overall this is a good alternative for smaller boutique hotels that still includes all the necessary programs of a full PMS. The accounting software is definitely up to par and can perform all necessary functions such as night audits and running supply counts.
Endrich Reveil

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure - Document - 0 views

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App Mobile event planner meeting hotels technology

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  • Conrad Hotels and Resorts said it has added a new and intuitive Conrad Meetings function to the award-winning Conrad Concierge mobile app.
  • Conrad Meetings functionality within the brand's mobile app now provides a direct line to the in-house event manager from the initial inquiry through the hotel's delivery, such as adjusting the temperature of the room, refreshing catering, or requesting meeting room technology support.
  • Conrad Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury brand consisting of 23 properties across five continents. It is part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company.
  • Endrich Reveil on 02 Mar 15
     
    Conrad hotels have provided a new function into their Concierge mobile app, The Conrad Meeting. This app provides detail information about any of the twenty-three Conrad properties. The app can assist in adjusting meeting room amenities and provide any updates or changes to events. The Conrad Meeting allows excellent communication between hotel workers, event managers, and guests. Technology has provided convenience ways to make jobs easier and more efficient. Conrad had just made planners job a lot much smoother in their operational process when things or last minute things need to get done.
kpony001

Wild Rose Casinos & Resorts Implements Agilysys' PMS and POS Solutions at Each of Their... - 0 views

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resorts pos pms technology hospitality hotel tech

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  • Agilysys, Inc.
  • a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services
  • In their efforts to deliver an enriched guest experience, Wild Rose Casinos required an enterprise-ready, all-in-one PMS solution and a full POS solution that combines convenience through mobility with complete functionality.
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  • “The Visual One PMS and InfoGenesis POS solutions incorporate an accessible user interface with a variety of reporting tools to help us improve productivity and capitalize on revenue opportunities.
  • InfoGenesis® POS
  • , a leading point-of-sale solution among luxury hotels and resorts, is a comprehensive POS system that combines highly interactive terminal and tablet touchscreen applications with industry-leading offline capabilities.
  • item configuration capabilities
  • nu and
  • multi-language support, help to drive service flexibility and increased operational efficiency.
  • Visual One® PMS is a comprehensive and fully integrated property management system that offers
  • a wide range of features and functionality, including
  • front office operations, guest history, housekeeping, reservations management and more.
  • user-friendly interface is laid out
  • with quick-feature icons and drag-and-drop capabilities.
  • has modules for accounting, activities,
  • guest marketing
  • spa management
  • catering
  • with Visual One supporting their hotel operations, Wild Rose can improve productivity and focus on creating lasting connections with guests that encourage repeat stays.
  • Agilysys has been a leader in hospitality software for more than 40 years, delivering innovative guest-centric technology solutions for gaming, hotels, resorts and cruise, corporate foodservice management, restaurants, universities, stadia and healthcare.
  • Agilysys is known for its leadership in hospitality, its broad product offerings and its customer-centric service.
  • kpony001 on 11 Feb 19
     
    Agilysys Inc., is a "leader" in hospitality software that is known for its guest-oriented innovations that increase revenue for many facets of the hospitality industry such as hotels and cruise lines. Recently they created a solution to POS and PMS that have a very accessible user interface with the ability to use tools to help the ability to capitalize on revenue.These interfaces are widely used in hospitality locations such as resorts and hotels as they have the tools needed to be functional, such as front office operations, guest history, housekeeping, reservations management, with modules for accounting, activities, guest marketing, and many more.
kimmumford

The Role of Global Competer Reservation Systems in the Travel Industry Today and in the... - 0 views

GDS CRS

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  • the best known global CRSs are AMADEUS, GALILEO, SABRE, and WORLDSPAN with AMADEUS being the only one which is largely owned by European airlines. Together with GALILEO, it is the leading system in the European market. GALILEO, however, also has a strong position in the US market after it merged with an American system. SABRE and WORLDSPAN have been developed in the US. So far, SABRE is the only CRS which is wholly owned by one single airline.
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      Global CRS's
  • CRSs are systems for purely (information transfer) logistical functions
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      CRS definition
  • he network of the global CRS AMADEUS has additional 14 network nodes distribers who thus have the latest information about availability at any point in time and can use it as a basis for a new offer. In addition, the system can also store customer related information such as e.g. all services provided to a certain customer, type of payment, service information etc. ♦ Fare Quote & Ticketing: Just like the product presentation, the fare quote, ticketing and voucher generating process depend on the type and the complexity of the services offered. For flights, multiple fares are being offered which differ according to the reservation category, the date of the journey, the day when the reservation was made, the route and the length of the stay. That means that practically each fare needs to be calculated individually. In addition, fare quotes can change daily. The prices of other service providers, however, are relatively fixed so that in most cases, they stay an unchanged part of the offer. For the ticketing, travel agencies receive a fixed number of ticket forms which may only be used after confirmation has been availability of particular reservation categories and possibly the fare. It may, however, be difficult to describe the products of other service providers appropriately with only a limited amount of information. Hotels, for example, have so far only been able to provide information about the price, the size of the bed and its approximate location which alone is not a meaningful description for potential customers. For this reason, it is intended to link the particular offers to visual multimedia technology to be able to provide more detailed information to the customer. ♦ Reservation: The core function of reservation systems and the main reason for developing them is the reservation of offered services in the travel industry. To this end, a so called Passenger Name Record (PNR) or Guest Name Record (GNR) is created for each passenger or each group of passengers. These records contain all services-related customer information. At the same time, this information is transferred to the internal inventory system of all service providFigure 2 Principel structure of CRSs N N P pr S Fare Quote and T Hotel- or Car-Systems Travel Agencies Tourism Tourism Tourism Tourism Stickynote
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      AMADEUS network modes and criticism of CRS
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  • The development of such systems was already started at the beginning of the sixties, the objective being at the time to automate seat reservations procedures of airlines. Today, the largest civil data centers and the most powerful communications networks are being used exclusively for this purpose.
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      Began for one purpose which is now expanded.
  • Today, the user has direct access to essential travel information and can find further information in all CRSs about trade shows, visa regulations, particular events etc. Furthermore, programs and interfaces have been developed which facilitate the internal administration for each travel agent. Also invoicing, accounting, customer and quota management increasingly depend on the respective CRS. User prompting has significantly improved so that even inexperienced users can easily learn how to work with the reservation procedure. Since more and more PCs are being used in this area modern user interfaces have been introduced.
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      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      Additional access for the CRS
  • Another weak point in the CRSs have always been additional functions since such functions would not increase the number of sold flight tickets. O
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      Weak point
  • There are two approaches which can help to reduce distribution costs. On the one hand, the on-line services provide additional possibilities of cost-effective direct distribution to the end customer. Many airlines now offer access to their internal service provider systems via on-line services and in particular via Internet. This also helps reducing costs incurred by travel agents and fees to the CRSs. O
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      two approaches to cost reduction
  • he so called “no frill carriers”, one of them being Southwest Airlines, have taken this one step further. In all areas, they avoid unnecessary costs (service, change of bookings, meals, etc.) and merely offer basic services, i.e. to transport a passenger from A to B at the best possible price.
    • kimmumford
      kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
       
      Offer basic services
  • kimmumford on 15 Jan 18
     
    This article discusses the role of CRS and GDS in the travel industry. The author discusses the well known systems used. The authors further discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using these systems and ways to reduce the costs. These systems were believed to be entering extinction; however, there are still uses in the industry.
kaseyfl9568

Human Resource Management System Buyer's Guide (With 7 Top HRMS) - 0 views

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human resource management system

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  • An HRMS includes separate HR modules to take care of specific HR and admin tasks leaving HR staff free to focus on creating a better workplace. These are the core functionalities of an ideal Human Resource Management System:
  • odule to track and monitor applicants
  • inbuilt accounting module, automated tax computations, frequent audit & reporting tool, tabular data storage, and configurable rule-based engine.
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  • Organizations have started understanding how an HRMS can enable efficiency across all tiers of their organization. And they’re looking for modern, agile, contemporary, yet cost-effective cloud hr software solutions
  • In addition to the comprehensive list of functionalities a robust HRMS tool should comprise the following features: Centralized Admin System Cloud-based Documentation Sophisticated Mobile Functionalities Employee Self-Service Option Real-Time Analytics Data Security and Audit Log Role-Based Access and Collaboration Agile Integrations
  • figure out what you need. Draft your requirements clearly, list the features you’re looking for, then try to match these with the functionalities available in a prospective HRMS Software. With due diligence, you’ll be able to find an HR management system that will take your organization to the next level.
  • Opting for a low-code platform will enable business users to customize the solution without support from the IT team. Finding a solution that automates all your HR tasks can be nigh impossible.
  • not all HR management systems are expensive or rigid. There are an array of options available in the market today.
  • identify the differences in the features of HR software and get an in-depth understanding of the blanket term Human Resource Management S (HRMS).
  • Human Resource Management System (HRMS) refers to an array of software including Human Capital Management (HCM) and Human Resource Information System (HRIS)that help HR staff take care of an organization’s most valuable assets, people
  • save time, cut costs, and manage your staff better.
  • choose a solution that addresses the strategic areas of human resource management like Training & Development, Performance Management, and Recruitment.
  • An organization needs an HRMS to:
  • Minimize manual paperwork
  • Easily implement process/policy change
  • Improve internal communication
  • Selecting an ideal HR management system is neither easy nor straightforward, but it is important that it is done correctly
  • dstic005 on 19 Nov 18
     
    This article explains what the software can do and more importantly advises the client to really examine what they nee before purchasing a solution.
  • kaseyfl9568 on 10 Feb 20
     
    Human resources is a very important part of how businesses operate. In today's world, having HR systems in place is a must. But choosing the HR system to fit your need must be well thought out. It is not easy to choose what will be best for your business, but once you find the best option, it will assist in helping your business's success or better integrate your old system to new for maximized profits. A good HR management system allows for a lot of integration of information from your employees, time clock, taxes, monitor applicants,training and development and so much more. This article identifies how a good HR management system can assist your business's success as well as offers insight into ones that may be best suited for your business.
anonymous

Carnival Cruise Line launches on-board mobile app to Australian travellers | News | Bre... - 0 views

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food technology app launches travel

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  • anonymous on 11 Mar 17
     
    Carnival Cruise line wanted to make life on board easier for guests and staff and has developed an application. This app provides a favorites section that has daily events on board, itineraries, and basic account information. Even better the application allows a " one-off fee per cruise of $9AU, which includes a chat function for friends and family aboard". This implementation is currently available on the Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend. Providing this type of technology on board for guests will surely differentiate Carnival from other cruise lines. We will see how long it will take others to offer a similar function of that of Carnival Hub.
  • mtorres619 on 12 Mar 17
     
    This is awesome! This is definitely just the beginning of this new application. I am sure that now the other cruise lines will have to keep up with the trend.
da7327

The Hospitality Industry's Digital Marketing Trend - 0 views

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hospitality business technology IT mobile hotel marketing

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  • If you are in the hospitality industry you cannot afford to ignore digital marketing.
  • take advantage of it.
  • more mileage
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  • Use Visual Content
  • It is also a good idea to use client content by asking them to share their pics.
  • content, and influencers can be asked to give their perspective.
  • Be Social
  • active on social media and interact with your customers.
  • exposure and allow you to engage and build client relationships.
  • advocacy
  • Influencer marketing
  • Virtual reality
  • demonstrating the various functions, features, and attributes of what you are offering.
  • wearables such as wristbands, smart watches and the like can be incorporated into your digital marketing
  • Adopt wearables
  • replace the various payment processors, reduce the time clients and guests spend waiting, and leverage all that big data.
  • Immersive storytelling productions
  • show testimonials
  • offline experiences to the web
  • create a video to thank your clients
  • responsive website
  • This means looking into your sales trends, supplier orders, employee overtime and more in real time.
  • areut002 on 15 Jul 17
     
    Technology is in the hands of nearly every person this day and age, so why not take advantage of it? When it comes to hospitality people love to see pictures to see both the venue and the experiences people are having. it lets them imagine their own personal experience and creates a ideas to set up their own personal experience. Digital Marketing also allows to build relationships with clients an is a great place to advocate. It also allows for influences. On top of that, it will allow for people to see exactly what functions, features, attributes, etc. is going on without the hassle of having to call and find out. Technology also allows for easy work for the employees. They are able to use smart watched or portable tablets so they can be mobile with assisting clients and guests with their needs and questions. Digital marketing allows for testimonials of the great place it is.
  • da7327 on 15 Nov 17
     
    This article introduces 2017 digital marketing trends for the hospitality industry. The first trend is visual content. Instead of the explanation contents, pictures will influence more to catch customers' attention considering the characteristics of the hospitality industry. Second, social media becomes a great intermediate between potential customers and the business. The business in the hospitality industry should be involved in social media to expose their brand and build client relationship. Third, virtual reality becomes popular to demonstrate the various functions and features lively. Also, adopting wearables or using storytelling production can be a new trend as a marketing tool. It can produce ancillary revenue and get customers more engaged in brand concept. Lastly, digital marketing should be monitored and evaluated for sales trends, supplier orders and employee overtime in a real time to improve more marketing strategy.
da7327

Article: HRIS trends for 2017 - People Matters - 0 views

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hospitality business technology IT hotel software system HRIS

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  •  HRIS technology trends are changing and challenging vendors to come up with next-generation solutions for employers. Valued at over $15 billion globally, the human resources technology market is one of the fastest growing segments in business IT — and it shows no signs of slowing down. With an HRIS, companies can align HR strategy with business objectives to get the most out of their workforces and adapt quickly to market changes.
  • There are a number of solutions offered by HRIS. Some of these include solutions in training, payroll, HR, compliance, succession planning, attendance tracking, risk management, recruiting, etc. The majority of quality HRIS systems include flexible designs that feature databases that are integrated with a wide range of features available. Ideally, they will also include the ability to create reports and analyze information quickly and accurately, in order to make the workforce easier to manage. It allows employees to exchange information with greater ease and without the need for paper through the provision of a single location for announcements, external web links, and company policies. This location is designed to be centralized and accessed easily from anywhere within the company, which also serves to reduce redundancy within the organization.
  • Software as a Service Explosion
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  • Establishment of Comprehensive Performance Management:
  • Widespread Use of Mobile HR Apps:
  • Increased focus on Employees:
  • Optimized Analytics and Data Use:
  • The Cloud remains in the forecast:
  • A company that takes the time to invest in a HRIS that fits their goals, objectives, mission, and values, is a company that is investing in its future and in its success. It will be necessary to customize any HRIS to the unique needs of a company so the system will remain flexible and relevant throughout the life of the company or enterprise.
  • da7327 on 27 Nov 17
     
    The article introduces the trend of HRIS system in 2017. As information technology have considerably improved, its functions have heavily impacted on human resources management. Especially, it is said that the human resources technology market is one of the fastest growing segments in business IT and with an HRIS, companies can align HR strategy with business objectives to maintain the workforces and adapt the changes quickly. HRIS is integrated with training, payroll, HR, success planning, recruiting etc. and centralized, which encourages staff to access easily from anywhere within the company and reduce work redundancy. This article emphasizes that as one of the 2017 trends, mobile HR Apps will be spread out, so employees can expect to see the update via their smartphone. As the functions are centralized in one place, the data will be managed easily and it can increase focus on employees. Also, the cloud system can be applied in the HRIS, which means increased flexibility, faster updates, and decreased costs. As the HRIS features are getting various, a company should investigate an HRIS that fits their goals, objectives, mission, and values and choose the best options.
snesbeth

What Employees Expect from Their Human Resource Information Systems | HR Technologist - 0 views

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HRIS employees employer human resource technology

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  • we often see employees complain about using these systems, citing reasons such as a slow system or the excessive time taken to learn how to use it.
  • After all, if employees do not adopt and embrace the HR systems to make their work easier and faster, what is the use of investing millions in expensive HRIS?  
  • As an HR, get into the mind of the employee while planning to design an HRIS
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  • HR must aim to replicate the flexibility, speed, and convenience of the personal app, making enterprise applications highly intuitive and usable for the employee.
  • Some of the things that millennials expect from their work interactions are instant feedback and responses, clean user interfaces, and information at the tip of their fingers when they need it the most.
  • Today employees work on the move, often from remote locations for days together. Lack of access is a handicap that hampers effective work. Always-accessible employee service systems are non-negotiable.
  • employees must feel that the HRIS adds value to their work lives, and not a burden to be “finished off”.
  • Only when the HR professional puts himself or herself in the shoes of the employee, will he or she be able to truly understand what employees expect from the organization.
  • snesbeth on 27 Nov 19
     
    The article discussed how three main things are expected from a fully functional Human Resource Information System. Employees expect the system to be easy to use, desired, and easy to access. The author believes that the employer has to place themselves in the employees shoes in order to design a HRIS that is fully functional and extremely useful to an employee if they are unable to do this then the system would be of no purpose to the employees.
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