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Kamini Ramsaran

Priceline takes on HotelTonight threat at global scale with last-minute service for Boo... - 0 views

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travel technology iPhone app last minute deals min bookings Priceline Hotel Tonight Tonight- Only

shared by Kamini Ramsaran on 27 May 12 - No Cached
  • Buoyed perhaps by the launch of a same-day hotel booking service on its mobile app, Priceline has launched a similar service for its global hotel service Booking.com.
  • Booking.com Tonight with initially be available only for Apple devices via the iTunes appstore
  • and will use last-minute inventory from its portfolio of 200,000 properties in 165 countries.
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  • The app works by giving the user a list of all available hotels in the immediate area of the device which have same-day availability, with a two-step process if the user wishes to book from the handset.
  • Booking.com says it secured $1 billion in transactions via mobile devices in 2011
  • Validation of the marketplace for same-day bookings via mobile devices was illustrated again last November when HotelTonight secured Series B funding to the tune of $9 million in a round led by Battery Ventures.
  • Kamini Ramsaran on 27 May 12
     
    Priceline has launched their online same day booking application for iPhone users.  The app will soon be available for Android users as well. Travelers are able to search for last minute inventory from 165 countries and 200,000 properties, the app shows a list of available hotels in the area of the device the user is using to search for hotels.  The quick 2 step process to booking a hotel is easy to use and user friendly, guests also get a map with directions on their display to help them find their hotel.  This technology was introduced last year and had secured $1 billion in transactions 40% of the mobile bookings were for the same day reservations. Today's travelers and consumers are looking for instant deals, bookings, and conformation, with the technology of this app and the continued improvements consumers continue to be in their favor. 
yan xie

Time is ripe for hotels to embrace cloud computing, says HTNG | Hotel Management Asia - 0 views

hma.hotelworldasia.com/...race-cloud-computing-says-htng

shared by yan xie on 27 May 12 - No Cached
  • more than 80% of the participating IT executives were willing to share such applications as guest-room device management, concierge, point of sale, housekeeping, facilities management, and applications for several back-office and human resource functions.”
    • yan xie
      yan xie on 27 May 12
       
      According to survey, there are more than 80% of the participating IT executives were willing to share applications which are the initial efforts. However, they do not have these kind of are to share these application. The cloud computing may be the new option for the hotels. The HTNG is pushing this idea to come true. If these ideas can be used in practice, the hotel business will be easier and develop faster than it did before. It can push all of hotel to work hard and find out the new idea or application to improve hotel business, but this will also increase the competition in the industry. However, the guests will get the benefit from these competitions.
Caroline Hardenbergh

In-room digital concierge - 0 views

www.hotelnewsnow.com/...In-room-digital-concierge

concierge dining advertising hotel technology software business travel solution tech mobile

shared by Caroline Hardenbergh on 29 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • Caroline Hardenbergh on 29 Jun 12
     
    This is a KniTec Pro:Centric AdRev Solution advertisement for hoteliers offering in-room solutions providing guests with self-service "instant access to these businesses/services with a touch of their in-room television remote." This is add-on technology for LG Hospitality Televisions which have already been installed.. It works through KniTec's selling "highly targeted advertising space to businesses in the area which appeal to hotel guests." This saves the hotel having to generate these business associations, PLUS gain "up to 30% of all revenue earned from advertisement sales." KniTec gives a turn-key solution to establishment of hotel / local area businesses partnerships benefiting guests by installation of the "LG's Pro:Centric Server and Gold Bundle free of charge ($8,500 Value), manage the server content remotely and design the advertisements." This certainly appears to be a cost effective solution to providing concierge services to guests 24-7 in regards to reducing labor and work staff time; and if area activities and attractions were also included with dining options, then the benefits would certainly justify initial capital investment.
Hanlu Hu

E-Commerce for the Hospitality Industry | The Moscow Times - 6 views

www.themoscowtimes.com/...449373.html

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shared by Hanlu Hu on 30 May 12 - No Cached
  • E-commerce has been defined as "the buying and selling of products and services by businesses and consumers over the Internet."
  • Accelerating Internet usage worldwide The Internet is the lowest cost hotel-booking channel Most travelers research hotel reservations on the Internet Social media and online hotel reviews are an increasingly important decision factor The web is the preferred media source for travel information, favored 17:1 over television and 6:1 over newspapers and magazines.
  • Adding real time search functionality to your site, capability to generate user reviews, launching contests helps to build fresh content and quality links
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  • Heavy graphics, animation and flash demos cause your site to perform slowly. Sites that are built keeping these guidelines in mind will deliver better user experiences, will perform better on search engines, and ultimately drive higher ROI.
  • As things stand now, mobile queries represent about 10% of all queries made on Google. People are using mobile devices to conduct searches, as well as share content, connect with friends and browse the web
  • Embracing social media. 93 percent of social media users expect companies to have a social presence. 85 percent of social media users want companies to interact with them on social sites. A well-planned social initiative can turn fans into brand evangelists.
  • The Internet has consolidated itself as a very powerful platform that has changed the way we communicate, and the way we do business.
  • The growing importance of e-commerce in the modern hospitality industry has created an urgent need for simple solutions to manage companies' online presence. Now that each hotel is involved in e-commerce, why is hotel e-commerce so important today?
  • We forget that the human brain can only consume limited information. It is important to take a holistic approach and prioritize information. Good web site architecture and organized content improves site usability and its efficiency when used with search engines.
    • yan xie
      yan xie on 03 Jun 12
       
      It is true that we always forge how many information the human brain will take at once. Although the e-commerce is the good way for customers to know the new products and new service from the hotels, sometimes the hotels provide so much information to customers. It lets customers confused and does not know what the specifice products can meet their requirements. And sometimes, they feel some hard to understand your service so that they give up hotels service or new products to choose the one they are familiar. So how to make e-commerce usability and efficiency is a new point, which the hospitality industry company need to consider.
  • make sure your ad groups are made up of tightly knit keyword themes and that those keywords are reflected in your ad copy; ensure that your landing pages clearly reflect the offer promoted in the ad copy and includes clear calls to action and conversion factors.
    • yan xie
      yan xie on 03 Jun 12
       
      As the point two mentioned, the customers cannot get so many information at once, and they also cannot search lots of information at once. So the keyword themes is also another important thing for company to do the promotion and ads. This ads need to have the keywords to clearly reflect the offer promoted for customers. In this way, the customers will catch the information as possible as they can.
  • Top e-commerce sites are continually testing new things. It's the only way to achieve continual improvement.
    • yan xie
      yan xie on 03 Jun 12
       
      To do the continually testing new things is always a best development way for the developing company. If the company cannot test the new things in their e-commerce sites and e-commerce process, the e-commerce of this company will be far away from other companies. Company need to have the innovation to make some new things for their e-commerce and do the test all the time to select the best way for the business and customers' expericence.
  • hospitality industry has always been among the first to capitalize on new technologies
  • Gerardo Collado on 30 May 12
     
    The hospitality industry along with the resourcefulness of the Internet has allowed the Russian hospitality industry to benefit and grow with the technology of e-commerce. E-commerce is defined as "the buying and selling of products and service by businesses and consumers over the Internet". This technology is significant due to its beneficial factors of lowering costs, accessibility, decision-making, and media exposure. As well, the article provides for methods and advice regards effective strategies to utilize the Internet. Primarily, the speed of the website's functionality is essential, along with providing compatibility of browsers, thus, allowing for a better experience for users. The information in the website should be efficient, allowing for real time search whether using a mobile phone or a computer. It was informative to read the multiple functionality, that social media is playing in the hospitality industry regards the exposure and marketability. E-commerce has change the market of goods and services, from a tangible experience to digital experience, through the use of online shopping estimated at $228 Billion in 2010, a third derived from the purchase of travel and flight websites, thus, demonstrating the importance of the Internet in relation to consumerism.
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  • Avril Emmanuel on 01 Jun 12
     
    This article talks about why hotel E-commerce is essential today and how to go about having E-commerce work for your business/hotel. The article says, "The internet has consolidated itself as a very powerful platform that has changed he way we communicate, and the way we do business." This is the reason why businesses need to utilize the internet. According to the article these are the reasons that hotel e-commerce is important today: the internet is being used worldwide, the internet is the lowest cost hotel-booking medium, the internet is used, by travelers, to research hotels and their reservations, the internet is the home of social media and hotel reviews and the internet is preferred 17:1 over television and 6:1 over newspapers and magazines for travel information. It would be at a hotel's detriment if they do not utilize the internet and e-commerce. It isn't enough to use e-commerce for business but there must be an upkeep. It is extremely beneficial to research or monitor how customers and potential consumers are seeking information and what attracts them to a site. According to the article, e-commerce strategies that would 'help get the best from the internet world' are: 1. Search-friendly website design 2. Improving Conversion and Usability 3. Paid Search 4. Real time Search 5. Mobile Device Market 6. Social Media 7. Testing
  • yan xie on 03 Jun 12
     
    This article mentioned why the ecommerce important for the hospitality industry. And also there are more things they hospitality industry companies need to know. Although the e-commerce is the good way for customers to know the new products and new service from the hotels, sometimes the hotels provide so much information to customers. It lets customers confused and does not know what the specific products can meet their requirements. And sometimes, they feel some hard to understand your service so that they give up hotels service or new products to choose the one they are familiar. So how to make e-commerce usability and efficiency is a new point, which the hospitality industry company need to consider. As the point two mentioned, the customers cannot get so many information at once, and they cannot search lots of information at once. So the keyword themes is also another important thing for company to do the promotion and ads. This ads need to have the keywords to clearly reflect the offer promoted for customers. In this way, the customers will catch the information as possible as they can. It is true that we always forge how many information the human brain will take at once. To do the continually testing new things is always a best development way for the developing company. If the company cannot test the new things in their e-commerce sites and e-commerce process, the e-commerce of this company will be far away from other companies. Company need to have the innovation to make some new things for their e-commerce and do the test all the time to select the best way for the business and customers' experience.
  • xiyu wang on 16 Sep 12
     
    This article discusses about the application of e-commerce in hospitality industry. Internet has become a very powerful tool for customers when they are planing their travels. As the same time, it has become an important media for hotelierss to improve their businesses. Internet can provider a lot of online sources to customers when they make any dicisions. And how to make your web site become more competitive and attract more customers is the topic of this article. First of all, a good design for the web site is the most important thing for hotelierss. And the download speed is the basic factor. Quick download speed brings a good experience to users, and improves the ranking in organic search. Secondly, improving usability needs to be focused on by hotelierss. Large imformation may not be took in by users. You need to make your customers seethe most important information first. In other word, you need to prioritize your web site and make the imformation more understood. Paid search and real time search are also focused on by the author. Sometimes, paid search can make your hotel more compelling on the search engine. And some tips have been given in this articel to help the hotelierss to maximize conversions. Real time search is similar with paid search, and it needs compelling fresh content and quality incoming links on the web site. Maps, photo galleries, videos and press releases are creative ways to distrivute content on different channels. With more mobiles customers using, mobile represent about 10% of all queries make on Google. Hotels can exand the mobile market and improve the download speed of their site by avoid heavy graphics and flash, making their site is mobile compatible. Social media is in the same condition with mobile. Customers need more connections on social sites, so they want companies to interact with them through the social media. The last point is testing. Every new thing needs a lot of tests. It can provides changes and improvement for
  • Gaby Belardo on 16 Sep 12
     
    The article discusses power of internet and how different it is from magazine and television ads. "In terms of time your travel websites are available for are accessible for a longer period of time, the flexibility that the content can be changed without asking someone,if you have a content management system." Also travel websites will help your business potentially reach a wider audience. Another big advantage of having a travel website is it's availability even when your business is closed or no one is available to answer your phone. Everyone knows that there are so many time zones, and the visitors can come from any part of the world. So having a travel websites gives your travel business visibility for all 365 days of year 24x7.
  • Xiameng Zheng on 30 Jan 13
     
    In hospitality industry, customers are constantly seeking new sources of information to help them make decisions before purchasing services. E-commerce in hospitality industry is about the online buying and selling services. And it's become such an important source for the company and customer. Hospitality businesses are all involved in the trend. Smart hoteliers need to keep a sharp focus on the fundamental shift in ways customers are seeking information and channels that drive maximum return on investment. This article listed several basic e-commerce strategies that will help hoteliers to get the best from the Internet world.
  • Marcos Oliveira on 31 Jan 13
     
    As new technological advances are being made, the hospitality industry has always been among the first to capitalize on new technologies. The term e-commerce has been defined as the buying and selling of products and services by businesses and consumers over the internet. Now that hotels are involved directly with e-commerce it becomes even more important today because of the accelerating internet usage worldwide,the internet is still the lowest cost channel for booking, many travelers make their travel decisions via the internet. Embracing social media, 93% of social media users expect companies to have a social presence and 85% of social media users want comoanies to interact with them on social sites. A well-planned social iniative can turn fans into brand evangelists. This article dealt mainly with a brief introduction of what e-commerce is in terms of its defining and what it means to the hospitality industry. With more and more people utilizing the internet each day, the potential to have a person book a hotel room greatly increases. Several search engines have advertisements relating to many hotel companies offering specials and customers will see these ads and book. With more technological advances bound to come into play, its only a matter of time before the practice of e-commerce is taken to another level.
  • Ling Xiang on 31 Jan 13
     
    Over the last decade the population of Internet users has increased rapidly. The hospitality industry has always been among the first to capitalize on new technologies. E-commerce has been defined as "the buying and selling of products and services by businesses and consumers over the Internet." With hotel e-commerce, the landscape of the hospitality industry is forever changed. Online sales are an important part of the business. The growing importance of e-commerce in the modern hospitality industry has created an urgent need for simple solutions to manage companies' online presence. Now that each hotel is involved in e-commerce, reasons why is hotel e-commerce so important today may because the accelerating internet usage worldwide, the Internet is the lowest cost hotel-booking channel, and social media and online hotel reviews are an increasingly important decision factor.
  • Panpan Xie on 31 Jan 13
     
    E-commerce has become more and more important in our daily life, because many customers today prefer to use internet to help them make decisions. In hospitality industry, e-commerce also plays an important role, as internet is a very cheap and convenient booking channel and many people use the internet intensively. There are many e-commerce strategies for hoteliers, such as making friendly web site design, embracing social media, etc. As e-commerce has so many advantages, I think e-commerce is an opportunity for hoteliers to grasp. It is important for hoteliers to use different strategies to get the best from the internet world.
  • Hanlu Hu on 02 Feb 13
     
        This article introduced the function of ecommerce and the ecommerce effect for the hospitality industry. The author listed some important reasons about why hotel ecommerce is so important:1)Accelerating Internet usage worldwide.2)The Internet is the lowest cost hotel-booking channel. 3) Most travelers research hotel reservations on the Internet. 4)Social media and online hotel reviews are an increasingly important decision factor. 5) The web is the preferred media source for travel information, favored 17:1 over television and 6:1 over newspapers and magazines. This article also listed some basic e-commerce strategies that will help hoteliers to take advantage of ecommerce from the Internet world. 1) Search-friendly web site design.2) Improve conversion and usability 3) Paid search. 4) Real time search - natural ranking.5) Mobile.6) Embracing social media. 7) Test, test, test. Top e-commerce sites are continually testing new things.      In a summary, the author suggest smart hoteliers need to keep a sharp focus on the fundamental shift in ways customers are seeking information and channels that drive maximum return on investment. Moreover, hoteliers have to constantly learn and look for ways to harness the power of new developments and trends.
Karl Koenitzer

A Green Hotel: Investing in Energy Management | hospitalityupgrade.com - 1 views

www.hospitalityupgrade.com/...magazine_Detail-ID-718.asp

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  • Karl Koenitzer on 25 Aug 12
     
    Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry begins with energy management. It can be viewed by your establishment as a way to save money, conserve the environment, and preserve destinations for future generations to enjoy as we have. This article points out some of the simple, more inexpensive ways to manage energy consumption and how sadly, so few establishments develop these energy management systems despite acknowledging their benefits. On a brighter note, the article mentions 6 reasons why energy management will inevitably assume its role in our industry and it is encouraging to see more and more establishments already paving that road towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. It is not about "tree huggers" and fanatics. It is about our future and the future of next generations living on this fragile planet. The "Green" Movement needs more exposure and I am glad that many experts are taking the initiative to point that out. If we don't take care of this planet, who will?
Diana Sardina

Restaurants to go 'greener' in 2012 - NRA News Blog - 3 views

www.restaurant.org/...ants-to-go-greener-in-2012.cfm

shared by Diana Sardina on 28 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • The report discovered that more operators will invest in green equipment and fixtures in order to attract the 41 percent of consumers who say they're likely to make their restaurant choices based on whether the establishments they frequent practice environmental conservation
  • , as more information becomes available to them through online and social-media channels, they're learning even more that much faster. Not only that, they're much savvier about how they spend their money and want to make purchases from those they feel are doing the right thing. Operators who understand that and cater to their desires will win that market share every time."
    • Diana Sardina
      Diana Sardina on 28 Aug 12
       
      There is trend into the "green initiative" and we customers are more inclined into purchasing good and services from companies that are eco-friendly. It is a win win situation, not only that you are cutting your expenses in the long run, you are also improving the company's image.
  • Diana Sardina on 28 Aug 12
     
    More and more restaurants are following the "green move" to make sure they are staying in the loop of an eco-friendly customer.
  • Jenna Rashbaum on 29 Aug 12
     
    Nice article Diana. I also chose an article on restaurants going green. Customers really do like the idea of eating at a certified green restaurant because they care about the environment and want to help it stay healthy. There are some easy and quick fixes that restaurants can do to become green from using recycled paper products to making sure the turn any lights on when they are not needed to making sure there are no gaps in doors leading to and from coolers which would let the air leak out. I am glad that more restaurants are becoming green and from reading these articles since I work in a restaurant it makes me want to go to my bosses and see what we can do to help the environment in our restaurant.
  • Gaby Belardo on 29 Aug 12
     
    Diana I agree with your statistic. From a business point of view it makes more sense to try to attract the customers who are eco-friendly, because people who are not necessarily concerned about the environment are not gonna turn down a restaurant because it is eco-friendy, but on the other hand a green person will turn down a restaurant if it does not meet environmental standards.
Xue Yan

Morgans Hotel Group Launches Intelity's ICE, a Digital Extension of - 3 views

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hotel ICE software

shared by Xue Yan on 31 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • NEW YORK, July 20 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ:MHGC) (“MHG”), the original boutique hotel company, announces its plans to launch a new virtual concierge program, a digital supplement to its renowned “GEM” (guest engagement manager) services. This initiative utilizes Intelity’s ICE (Interactive Customer Experience), via iPads, which will be available in all guest rooms at Royalton.
  • This innovative hospitality development will offer guests the opportunity to interactively explore the hotels many amenities, browse and order in-room dining options, communicate with the concierge for tickets to events, or arrange a car service; all on brand new Apple iPads.  Guests will even be able to personally manage their requests using the new ICE Touch program in-room technology. From the convenience of their room, guests will have direct communication with hotel management allowing them a novelty experience and further establishing a seamless stay at Royalton
  • In addition to serving as a resource for guests, this new platform also offers advanced communication tools for hotel staff, including real time messaging, notes from the General Manager, messages regarding programmed events, and information on specialty cocktails and featured menu items from the restaurants’ Chef. Hotel employees will even be able to program specific video or on-screen messaging for in-house groups. Royalton, already renowned for their staff and service, expects this program to enhance guest communication while heightening operational efficiencies.
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  • “This is an opportunity for Morgans Hotel Group to provide a unique and engaging guest experience, while staying on the cutting edge of technology.”
  • Xue Yan on 31 Aug 12
     
    The Intelity's ICE is a new virtual concierge program, as a digital supplement to its renowned "GEM" (guest engagement manager) service, which is established in Mogans hotel in New York. By launching the Intelity's ICE, nearly all guests' requirements can be accomplished quickly, for guests can explore the amenities in the hotels, search for events in the city, buy tickets and communicate with the hotel working staff through an ipad in each room. Not only that, but the hotel managers also find it a great program to communicate with the working staff. To the hotel managers, they think that the program can enhance customer service and increase communication opportunities as well as heightening operational efficiencies
  • Michael Anthony on 31 Aug 12
     
    I found the mobile app to be most interesting because my article disscussed that as well. I feel that the mobil app will certainily create a unique experience for the visting guest. By going digital there are many benefits to not only the guests but the environment as well. There will be longer be a need for plastic room keys, or large amounts of paper. Hotels will be able to save expenses and man power by providing systems like the new virtual concierge program. In particular, you won't need to hire so many people to book reservations over the telephone. Everything can be done through the Ipad which most people have now a days anyway. However, I would feel better if there was trouble shooter around should the guest not be able to comprehend the technologic system.
laura kaczkowski

Hotels keeping up the pace with new technology - 1 views

www.gadling.com/...p-the-pace-with-new-technology

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  • iPads to keep their guests entertained, other hotels are getting super-sexy with some unique high-tech initiatives.
  • Royal Mansour in Marrakech.
  • every guest room has a touch screen wall that enables guests to control lighting and temperature levels
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  • there is a 'Do Not Disturb' button on your wall for ultimate privacy.
  • Pavillon des Lettres
  • 26-room upscale hotel with a novel idea: guest rooms that are devoted to a letter of the alphabet that corresponds with a famous writer.
  • Nantucket Island Resorts
  • Flip Video Camcorders for guests to use at each property, so you can record the sunsets, the hikes, the storms and the endless display of Nantucket baskets that parade around the island every summer.
  • Andaz 5th Avenue.
  • Check-in from the elevator on the way to your room. Guests just swipe their credit cards and a room key
  • laura kaczkowski on 31 Aug 12
     
    In this article, it talks about all the new ways hotels are using technology to bring in more customers. They are trying to make everyone's stay as pleasant as possible, one example that they talked about is using in iPads to keep their guests entertained while waiting. The Royal Mansour in Marrakech has now set up every room with touch screen walls that allow guests to control the temperature and the lighting in the room. Another resort in Nantucket offers their guests Flip video Camcorders that they can use at their property, the guest can record all the different things that they have done throughout the week, they can record everything from the crazy storms to a beautiful hike that they did with their family! The last hotel that they talked about in the article was the Andaz 5th Avenue, this hotel allows guest to skip the front check out and they can just check in from the elevator with their credit card on the way to their room. This article really opened up my eyes and see that technology really is changing the way that we live!
Ryan Jove

Baidu to invest $1.6B in cloud-computing center - MarketWatch - 0 views

www.marketwatch.com/...ud-computing-center-2012-09-03

cloud computing investment internet center baidu technology software business travel tech Mobile solution

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  • Baidu Inc
  • invest roughly 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in a cloud computing center.
  • China's leading search engine by revenue has been pushing hard to expand its hold of the rapidly growing mobile Internet market, and cloud computing--or remote online data storage--has been a key part of that initiative.
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  • the company introduced a new mobile web browser that offers Baidu services, speedy downloads, and applications that can run directly in the browser.
  • Ryan Jove on 06 Sep 12
     
    This current events article discusses the forward motion of cloud computing.  Baidu Inc, China's leading search engine, is investing about 1.6 billion dollars into cloud computing.  This improves their hold on the young Chinese mobile internet space.  This should solidify them as the largest Chinese search engine, following Google's vacating in 2010. 
Michael Anthony

Heritage Hotels & Resorts Realizes 23% Increase in GDS Revenue Year-to-date with Pegasu... - 1 views

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  • global distribution
    • Michael Anthony
      Michael Anthony on 07 Sep 12
       
      I have no idea, why a hotel wouldn't want to focus on global distrubution in the first place. The only reason I can think of would be they don't have enough $
  • Matt Turner on 07 Sep 12
     
    Heritage hotels and resorts, regarded for their culturally distinct hotels, made a strategic decision to leave its representation service, switch to RezView NG from Legacy CRS, and begin to use Pegasus connect for global distribution. The brand's use of the global distribution systems has yielded a 23% increase in year-to-date revenue. Heritage hotels and resorts initially left its representation service in order to renew its focus on offering its unique and independent hotels, which are tailored to the property's unique local culture. Heritage was forced to make a decision regarding how to maintain global visibility. Kathleen Cullen, who is the vice president of revenue strategies for Heritage hotels and resorts, talks about how flexibility was one of the biggest factors considered when researching the new platform. She also talks about customer service being an important factor, and how as a young company they needed to go with a business partner that would help Heritage grow their business. Pegasus' RezView NG was the first major redesign to the CRS in more than 20 years. It won several awards, and was implemented by more than 8000 properties. Cullen states that RezView NG allowed Heritage hotels to redesign their revenue management strategy, affording them the flexibility to allow their hotels to structure themselves in the best possible ways for their unique destinations. Also, Heritage chose Pegasus distribution through Pegasus connect, allowing Heritage properties to their rates, availability, and overall hotel experience to online travel agencies, corporate travel departments, and tour operators. Overall, since the implementation of these new technologies, Heritage has seen a 23% growth in revenue generated through the GDS, which further increases solid gains realized last year.
  • Michael Anthony on 07 Sep 12
     
    Now with Peagsus CRS system any budget constraint property has the opportunity to market globally. Attracting a foregin market would certainly give the hotel an edge over it's local competition especially in a state like New Mexico.
Theodore Moore

POS: Emerging Technologies | HotelierMiddleEast.com - 3 views

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  • increase revenue
  • New technologies can only enhance these qualities, so suppliers are quick to incorporate new technologies into their POS systems as soon as they emerge in a bid to stay ahead of the competition.
  • shifting towards empowering the customer through iPad-based interactive systems and kiosk-based self-service systems
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  • More importantly, a good POS system is capable of improving the efficiency of the F&B operation and increasing the productivity of employees.
  • A good POS system should let you focus on your customers, not your POS system,
  • Theodore Moore on 14 Sep 12
     
    This article discusses how new demand of customers within the hospitality industry is driving current point of sale systems such as micros to re-term their systems to focus more on customers. It includes several factors that are potentially driving POS systems to be revolutionized. The possibility of POS systems becoming more "from the palm of your hand" is growing each day as more POS systems are converging with wireless devices. As other outside factors influence hoteliers to emerge and update their POS systems, the development and progress of having the most profitable POS systems requires close examination of what works best for each company. One example the article touched on was the change from regular cashier systems to IPad based interactive systems and interactive kiosks. In addition, the enhancements of POS systems overall seem to be increasing F&B profit-a section of the financial statement that was historically less profitable. As with all technology, It is best to refrain from making a large capital investment into emerging systems, starting slow and monitoring how the bottom line is increasing and specific areas such as Room revenue or F&B revenue is the ideal choice.
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  • Theodore Moore on 14 Sep 12
     
    *This article has 3 pages* Once you scroll to the bottom you select 2,3, and 4
  • Jenan Williams on 14 Sep 12
     
    Such a great article I forwarded it to my client. Working in the corporate food service industry, my location lacks the technology of a POS system. Yes, we still use a Sharp cash regristar which makes sales tracking nearly impossible. The potential to drive sales with the use of a POS system and other technologies that continue to develop would be of great benefit. A POS system that tracked, sales, comps, discount, high and low seller would be great from the management side but a cashless system or a intergrated CC machine would increase speed of service thus satisfying the customer.
  • Nelson Placa on 16 Sep 12
     
    Excellent Article! POS systems are becoming more user friendly than before. The systems allow companies to track revenue and inventory at the same time. The Walt Disney World Resort tested a POS system that allowed hotel guests to simply flash their room key and the charges would go directly into the POS system then PMS. Hotels have added POS systems to spas, recreation locations and retail stores...(http://www.restaurant.org/nra_news_blog/2012/04/pos-systems-must-accommodate-new-secure-payment-technology.cfm).
  • Gaby Belardo on 16 Sep 12
     
    Theodore your article proves a great point on the benefits of POS technology. Having a POS system adds more value that will cover its initial cost. Handles greater product volumes. Makes complex business logic possible. Provides more management possibilities of your daily operations such as sales tracking, refunds, time clocks, menus, pricing, revenue maximization, etc.Provides advanced functionalities such as reservation and table management for restaurants, hotels, bars, and any business in the food service industry. Realizes enhanced savings with greater efficiency. Delivers better workflow for staff. Improves customer service and increases customer through-put. Easily manage large numbers of customers and groups. Allows restaurant businesses to combine multiple services into a single invoice (hotel room, meals, events, services). Graphical management of store assets such as table, rooms, bar, etc. Delivers superior reporting and analysis features. Streamlines inventory management. Back Office integration. The purpose of POS system is to accommodate your employees and your customers. If you have happy employees this results in customers having a smile. You have to spend money (POS SYSTEM) in order to make money.
Matt Turner

Hoteliers see green in 'green' tuxedos, tablecloths - 2 views

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  • Kevin Character on 19 Jan 12
     
    In an effort to catch up with emerging technology and trends, it is expected more hotels will begin to "go green" this year with their linens and uniforms. I believe this is in part because hotels are being held to hirer expectations as we emerge from the recession. USA Today reports that American Laundry News surveyed several vendors about new products at the 2011 International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show in New York. Vendors including popular uniform maker, Cintas revealed more items like the washable tuxedo, made from recycled plastic bottles and the Eco-Cobra Jacket for front door staffers. Hospitality textile maker, Riegel is reportedly getting lots of attention from hoteliers for its recycled polyester tablecloths, also made from recycled bottles. The recycled fibers are expected to cut costs on hotel laundry bills. For example, Cintas estimates the washable tuxedos would save them nearly $1,000 each year. I had the opportunity to attend IHMRS this year, and visited the Cintas display. The recyclable material is no new idea. However, it is apparent that changes are being made to improve the durability of the products. I recall when the recycled fibers were initially used. The material seemed cheap and couldn't be ironed for risk of destroying it. Quality seems to be something hotels and restaurants are forgoing in order to "go green". To add, up front costs aren't necessarily saving companies much money. The USA Today article prompts reader responses by asking if hotel/ restaurant visitors even care whether or not a business has "green" products. I believe this is a fair question. Beyond attempts to save on long term costs, what other motivation do hotel operators have to "go green"?
  • Craig S. Wright on 19 Jan 12
     
    I think it is important to hotel visitors, especially group & corporate, for hotels to go green. Maybe companies and organizations require their employees to book rooms at hotels that meet certain "green" standards. If I am a business owner, and promote the company as "green", then our actions and choices have to be "green" too. The uniforms made of recycled material sound very interesting! I wonder if they are comfotable and liked by employees.
  • Matt Turner on 29 Aug 12
     
    While many U.S. hotels are moving from recession style cost cutting to updating their properties, it would appear that they have become interested in a more green approach, at least in one area, laundry. The American Laundry news explains that as many hotels seek to buy new tablecloths and uniforms for their staff, they are looking for green products that can help to trim their laundering costs. One of the things that caught the interest of hoteliers is the hotel industry's first look at machine washable tuxedos for the wait staff. Cintas partnered with Boardroom Eco Apparel to produce the tuxedo, which uses recycled plastic bottles transformed into polyester fibers. Cintas has stated that this green, machine washable tuxedo can save the hotel up to $1000 per employee annually. Cintas has also garnered interest in its recycled polyester bellman's jackets, as well. Another green product that hotels can use is the recycled polyester tablecloth. These tablecloths also come from recycled bottles and are also very eco-friendly. Riegel, the company behind these, has said that just using one of their table napkins can eliminate three plastic bottles from landfills. While these tablecloths may not save the hotel money in the short run, Riegel says that the hotel can save money in the long run by pitching itself as a "green" hotel. It is important to note that hotels have been slowly switching to greener products over the years, such as energy efficient light bulbs, to recycled plastic water bottles, and even sustainable organic ingredients in restaurant kitchens.
Matt Turner

The Time is NOW for Social Media in the Hospitality Industry - 2 views

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  • Jennifer Beatriz Hernandez on 23 Jan 12
     
    Social media has revolutionized the way businesses are able to interact with consumers - It sets an unprecedented opportunity for brands to raise the bar in providing unique, personal experiences for customers past, present and future. The hospitality industry in particular has an enormous opportunity to market in innovative ways via tools like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging, mobile-based initiatives and more. Now is the time for the hospitality business to use social media to target their customers. It is important for hotels to realize the importance of this and invest money in improving their company's image and awareness.
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  • Mary White on 23 Jan 12
     
    I definetely agree with this article. Social media seems to be the advertising method of the future. I do not follow any blogs, but I know a lot of people who will go and buy whatever their favorite blogger suggests are good products. The same will likely be true for the hospitality industry. If the right person suggests a restaurant or hotel, people will flock there. Bloggers are like internet celebrities and everyone knows how people blindly follow the celebs.
  • Matt Turner on 25 Aug 12
     
    This is an article that highlights the relationship between the hospitality industry and social media. The author, Debbie Miller, talks about how social media has enabled brands to provide personal and unique experiences to its customers, whether they are past, present, or future patrons. Miller also talks about the innovative ways that the hospitality industry is marketing itself, such as twitter, facebook, youtube, and more. Miller touches on location based loyalty, and we no longer need a stamp card, because everything can be managed to through cell phones, using applications such as foursquare. The author then goes on to talk about the fact that everyone can be a potential reviewer, and how restaurants and hotels must monitor sites such as tripadvisor and yelp. She makes a great point about how one bad experience can be posted in real time, for the world to see. The next point that Miller makes is how mobile access and video is key for hotels. She states that Hotels have a cliental that is always on the go, and that makes it important for the hotel to utilize a user friendly mobile site. Also, she talks about how hotels can use video to show potential guests all that they have to offer. Lastly, Miller moves on to talk about airlines and destinations, and how they use social media. She states that airlines have found a number of ways to use technology and social media, explaining that one airline, amidst a large words with friends debacle, used social media to clear the air. The author finishes with how destinations are using social marketing as well. She states that many destinations are now using social media sites to keep their guests informed about local events, as well as niches such as hotels, eateries, and other attractions.
  • Jenna Rashbaum on 26 Aug 12
     
    Social media has been around for a while but slowly has become more and more popular. We as a hospitality industry have so many opportunities with social media. For example.. I work in a restaurant and we do so much promoting on Facebook And twitter for specials and upcoming events. With social media in the industry it allows us to interact with customers from the past, present, and potential future guests. The author of this article hits it right on when talking about ways to use it with all the different allies there are now a days.
  • marilyn diaz on 26 Aug 12
     
    This is a great article. This is the wave of the future as hospitality business can place ads and deals on places like facebook and travelocity. It is great as well to see reviews from other people when it comes to things like hotels and restaurants, so you too can choose if the place is right for you. While reviewing a place is great for future customers, it may not be a great tool for the establishment, if it receives bad reviews. One bad review can damage an establishments reputation over night.
Fesal Alanazi

Amadeus building a "Google Hotel Finder" for travel agents - 1 views

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  • multi-source" hotel distribution initiative
  • giving agents easy access to hotels from different sources from a single screen
  • similar to Google Hotel Finder allows agents to click on a hotel listing and view its multiple offers from different sources.
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  • the strong trend to self-booking tools in corporations increases demand for the new graphical user interfaces not only from corporations but also their travel agents
  • Just a day after the announcement of its new distribution alliance with Amadeus, HRS send a note to all hotel partners announcing a commission increase from 13% to 15% effective March 1, 2012.
  • Fesal Alanazi on 21 Jan 12
     
    This article is talking about a distribution system called Amadeus. It gives agents easy access to a hotel listing and view its multiple offers from different source, which is similar to Google hotel finder. however, a day after the announcement of this system, HRS announcing to all hotel partners a commission increase from 13% to 15%
YONGHE FAN

Two Thousand Hotels and Growing: Green Key Global Reaches All 50 United States :: Hotel... - 0 views

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  • Green Key Global announced today that with the registration of the Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown in Alaska, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has now established its presence in all 50 United States.
  • the majority of travelers who indicate they use a hotel’s environmental program as a decision-making factor in where they stay
  • Green Key rankings are recognized by major travel services including CAA/AAA, Travelocity and Expedia.
  • YONGHE FAN on 20 Jan 12
     
    This article is talking about the Green Key Global which is a company providing eco-rating program for hotels to keep sustainable development announced that this program has established in all 50 United States. The Green Key Eco-rating Program is a rating system intends to recognize lodging industries that are committed to improving their environmental performance. Hoteliers would be awarded a 1-5 Green Key rating based on the results of a comprehensive environmental self assessment and they could learn guidance on how to reduce environmental impacts and operating costs by reducing utility consumption, employee training, and supply chain management. This program is a win-win situation for both hotels and Green Key Global. Hotels are helping Green Key penetrate the U.S market and the Green Key is helping hotels win the business of environmentally conscious consumers because more and more consumers are treating the green part as a decision-making factor in where they stay. In my opinion, I love this program and I hope more hotels would participate in this program to reduce the increasing environmental impacts created by human and our business activities. And I believe green hotel would a trend for the future and one day it may be a regulation issued by government.
  • Lorena Collazos on 21 Jan 12
     
    I was not aware that travel services/sites were recognizing rankings on green initiatives. Many consumers today are basing their choice in hotels on their environmental programs, it is great to hear that Green Key is now present in all 50 states!
  • Fang Shu on 21 Jan 12
     
    Yes I also love this eco-rating program, which will improve environmental performance. It's a win-win situation as you mentioned in your summarize that both Green Key Global and hotels would get benefits. I did some research of the hospitality trend, and go green is definitely a big trend.
chunxia gao

40 ways to a greener hotel | Hotel Management Asia - 2 views

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  • . Ozone laundry systems reduce the Water, Energy and Chemicals used by the wash.
  • 12. "Green roofs" create energy savings by acting as super insulators, keeping buildings warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They also serve as a storm water management systems, catching pollutants as they drain off the roofs. 
  • 32. Use electric buffet warmers rather than canned fuels.
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  • 35. Offer guests bicycles for short trips instead of driving.
  • 40. Plant a garden and harvest organically-grown vegetables for your restaurant.
  • chunxia gao on 20 Jan 12
     
    This article includes standards and suggestions to operate green hotels. The 40 ways include electricity saving, water saving, recycling systems and other environmental friendly usage method. For example, it mentioned to use digital control to HVAC systems, key card to control lights in guest rooms, using CFL bulbs to save electricity. It mentioned as possible as you can to paperless or recycle paper. Use ozone laundry system to reduce cost, water energy and chemicals use. Give leftover food and amenities to charities. An interesting thing, it also mentioned plant a garden and harvest organically-grown vegetables for your restaurant, a best way to save cost and treat food debris. The highlight ways are what interesting in my mind.
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  • Diane Cacho on 21 Jan 12
     
    I really like this concept, it's an excellent idea to help save energy and better the environment in the Hotel Industry. Such as in room recycling, laundry systems that help out the ozone layer by reducing the water, energy and chemicals used in the wash. I would never think of biodegradable 100% recycled room keys, great idea considering people throw them away carelessly and loose them often. In the Hospitality Industry I understand that first-rate service is a must but little things such as not asking for a new bath towel every hotel night can save a lot electricity and water. The fact that they are considering a linen and towel reuse program I am sure this would be very beneficial and will help lower energy costs.
  • YONGHE FAN on 21 Jan 12
     
    This article provides numerous detailed ways of helping hotels get greener and some of them are really make sense. For example, the No.12 about the green roofs that keep building warm in the winter and cool in the summer by acting as super insulators. That is perfect that it help to reduce the use of air-conditioning which would pollute our air and weather. As for the last one about the idea of planting a garden, I have to admit that that is a creative idea but hard to implement. If a hotel wants to plan a vegetables garden that big enough for hotel consumption, the cost would be a problem against the hotel's profits.
  • Bing Liu on 21 Jan 12
     
    This is a very useful and practical article about how hospitality facilities can go green. Going Green should not be just a slogan that hotels post on their walls. It requires people's attention and it needs to be implemented in the right way. Programs like towels reuse program and paper recycle programs are being implemented in most of the hotels. However, there are still hotels that have no sense of sustainable development. Management is important in implementing these actions and they could be good examples for their teams in energy-saving activities.
  • Jingyi Wen on 22 Jan 12
     
    This article provides clarified information about what the hotel should do to be green. This is a valuable guideline for hotel to be a greener hotel. Nowadays more and more hotels bring in new technology to save energy, I know this action can bring many benefits to hotel, but some not mature technology may bring trouble for hotel. I read a story talk about the solar powered energy management system. With this system's control the air conditioner will turn down automatically when there is no person in the room. But sometimes it can turn down the air conditioner when the guests fall asleep. How to deal with this kind of problem is also a big challenge for hospitality industry.
  • angelamenoher on 31 Jan 12
     
    If your hotel is interested in being certified for Florida Green Lodging or just want tips visit http://diigo.com/0mwfk
Carl Miller

Rainwater Harvesting Mandatory in Karnataka State, including Hotels | India Climate Sol... - 1 views

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  • It's good to hear that Karnataka has made RWH mandatory in the state, but what's more interesting is that hotels have been made responsible for their waste water management as well. At last when the spectre of no fresh water looms high in Karnataka, the government has placed policies in place which will force the hands of the wasters.
  • It's good to hear that Karnataka has made RWH mandatory in the state, but what's more interesting is that hotels have been made responsible for their waste water management as well
  • I saw the huge difference in using waste water and fresh water in The Serai's coffee estates.
  • Carl Miller on 18 Jan 12
     
    This article briefly summarizes how the The Serai resort in the coffee country of the Indian state Karnataka has been harvesting rain water to use for watering their gardens. This article doesn't go into too much detail itself but I did some other research and found that this region of India only gets 8% of their annual rainfall in the months of January-May. This really puts a strain on the region and being able to harvest and store rainwater from the wet season helps especially with superfluous water usage like watering and maintaining hotel gardens. The state made it mandatory to reduce water waste and The Serai has created a surplus. (http://www.karnataka.com/profile/rainfall.html) The Serai resort also uses other green techniques like using waste wood to make furniture for the resort. (http://theserai.in/en/responsible-citizenry.html) I think it's great that the government there has made laws requiring the saving and re-using of rain water. It is especially important for them due to the drastic differences of the dry and rainy seasons but this could be applied almost anywhere. Part of the draw of some hotels is their scenery and gardens but watering these can get expensive and become a waste, especially if there are people in the area who go without a reliable source of drinking water. I think policies like this should be instituted everywhere. I have to give the Serai resort a lot of credit too. Yes, they were forced to start capturing and storing rain water but it seems like they have taken their green initiatives a step further and do more than the bare minimum.
Jiabao Han

Technology: The Newest Weapon in Event Planning | Emergency Management content from EHS... - 2 views

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  • Technology, if used correctly, can assist in the automation of business processes (thus freeing precious resources), provide situational awareness for all agencies involved and provide real-time information to users. This article reviews the uses and benefits of one such technology solution, E-Sponder, at two major events (The 2004 Presidential Debates held at Washington University in St. Louis and the 2005 Super Bowl held in Jacksonville, Fla.) as well as provides guidelines when choosing a technology solution.
  • Gragnani and Smiley immediately saw that E-Sponder – a collaboration and information-sharing portal developed by Convergence Communications based upon Microsoft Office Professional Enterprise Edition 2003 technologies – offered the potential for real-time collaboration because it delivers collaboration functions such as e-mail, forums, calendars, shared documents, task lists and messaging that allow stakeholders to efficiently work together remotely. Gragnani and Smiley knew that Convergence would be willing to work with them to customize the solution to accommodate their changing needs.
  • Out of this need for heightened security stems a dichotomy between necessity and reality. The necessity of an organization to provide heightened security is oftentimes at odds with the reality of the entity's ability to furnish the needed man-power and absorb the costs associated with hosting a large-scale event. All too often, a city or county is given the designation as a lead agency to provide security for an event, but is given little-to-no financial assistance to make certain that the event takes place without a serious threat to the public.
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  • Technology, if used correctly, can assist in the automation of business processes (thus freeing precious resources), provide situational awareness for all agencies involved and provide real-time information to users.
  • If the decision is made to work with a technology solution to assist in securing your event, it is important to remember a few key points: n Do your homework: investigate, prepare and implement. Take time to assess your exact deliverables and what you are going to be held accountable for. Assessing your deliverables and requirements goes beyond the obvious: How are you going to manage and archive e-mails, meetings, conversations, images and plans? Implementation of the correct technology solution will assist you in this process and keep your staff free from much of the administrative burdens found in planning large-scale events. n Don't just choose technology, choose a technology partner. Planning an event is a dynamic task. Make certain that the company you choose is willing to understand your business processes and work with you to marry technology with your most challenging issues. n Don't learn your technology during a crisis. Pick a technology solution that is extremely user friendly. As the dynamics of an event change, you may need to collaborate with a community of users you did not anticipate in your initial planning. These new users will need to quickly learn and adapt to your communication solution. When securing an event, everyone is working toward the same goal: An event where the public does not think twice about security. The right technology solution can quickly put more accurate information in the hands of those who need it, and allow people to focus on their mission, not on paperwork.
  • jennifer kornreich on 16 Jan 12
     
    This article talks about how events have changed throughout the years and especially because of 9/11. before this day the event planners and safety personel were focus on traffic control but now it is more safety concerns and the prevention of terrorist attacks. It discusses how and why technology can help them and shows many different examples that were real life like the super bowl an the presidential debates. it also stresses how important it is to know the technology and not to learn it in a crisis. Also it helps in choosing what technology to use. There are so many options out there and there is definitely a way to do all this without technology but technology can help and make it a lot safer and more effective.
  • Yichuan Hao on 26 Feb 12
     
    Events can be successfully planned, executed and reviewed without the use of technology. However, there are affordable technology solutions that can ease the burden and provide enhanced situational awareness during an event. And the new high tech, E-Sponder, really assist in the automation of business processes, expecially the event planning. E-Sponder was used to automate many critical business processes during the debate and consequently provided real-time information sharing and reduced resolution time for unplanned events. In addition, it gave complete situational awareness both inside and outside the command center to all of those involved in securing the debate activities.
Janive Santini

Best Buy's First Small Step Into Green Education - 0 views

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  • Janive Santini on 16 Jan 12
     
    So Best Buy is becoming more environmentally friendly by turning it's home energy section into an interactive layout, designed to get people talking about saving the earth. "Home Energy control panels are connected to refrigerators, lamps, lights, heating and cooling systems, showing shoppers how the digital energy home could be connected. An interactive booth where customers can turn lights on and off and an employee can talk to potential customers enabled shoppers to learn about the benefits and price points of LEDs vs CFLs. For many Best Buy shoppers, it could be the first time they've even thought about using these types of efficiency tools to cut home energy usage." What we have, in this store that focuses mainly on video games, DVDs, and flatscreens, is an initiative centered on all of us who need to be educated on the reality that the earth is losing it's natural resources because of our selfish overspending and lack of care. Hopefully they will be able to expand to all of their stores and not just the few they are doing this test run in.
YUCHEN TI

Event planner tech show: bringing technology to event planning - 0 views

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  • jennifer kornreich on 30 Jan 12
     
    This article addresses the lack of technology being used in the event planning industry. In this article there is a company and women featured who saw the lack and the need for technology in the industry and took the initiative to take charge and began something called planner tech. Basically these are events all over the country to show local event planners how they can benefit from technology. I thought this was so innovative and interesting. It is nice for people who see a gap in our world and they can locate it and show this lack of tech to other people and help them use it to their advantage
  • YUCHEN TI on 15 Apr 12
     
    This article indicates benefits of events planner to use internet technologies to search event place. Technologies makes process of event planning more efficient and increases communication. The social media and internet application is very important for event planners. People can find proper ervent package for their requirement For instance, PlannerTech will showcase presentations from a selected group of Internet technology companies catering to the event industry, including Event Leadership Institute, Event Farm, Hashable, IML, and ShareSquare. The showcase will be followed by a networking event, where event planners will be able to socialize with peers as well as learn more from the company representatives. Attendees will be able to get their pictures taken at the TwitPic Photo Booth as well.
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