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anonymous

How hotels are becoming smarter about waste | Hotel Management - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 25 Apr 20 - No Cached
  • Resorts, hotels and restaurants generate a lot of waste—from food, packaging, amenity containers, waste water from toilets, kitchens and laundries.
  • Food waste accounts for more than 50 percent of waste in the hospitality industry. In the U.S., more than $218 billion is spent on growing, processing, transporting and disposing of food that is never eaten. This is mostly from homes and the foodservice industry, which includes hotels, with a whopping 70 billion pounds of food wasted every year.
  • The city of San Francisco has taken some of the most significant waste management steps in the country. After adopting a zero-waste policy in 2002, the city partnered with Recology, its long-term materials management service provider, to implement a five-pronged strategy, which is aiming for zero waste by 2020: Create convenient programs Conduct extensive public outreach Provide generator and service provider incentives Process trash to recover materials Adopt waste-reduction policies
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  • Recology provides similar economic incentives through its “pay-as-you-throw” program  in which the less trash a business discards and the more it recycles and composts, the less it pays for pick-up services.
  • “Zero Waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources and not burn or bury them. Implementing Zero Waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.”
  • For business, especially hotels and restaurants, Stephanie Barger director of market development, zero waste programs at the U.S. Green Building Council, emphasized that “zero waste businesses are better businesses—better for themselves, better for customers and the communities in which they operate.”
  • anonymous on 25 Apr 20
     
    This article goes over the idea of zero waste. It continues on to explain what it means and how hotels are adapting to it.
denisedantas

Best POS Systems of 2017 - Reviews & Pricing - 0 views

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shared by denisedantas on 15 Oct 17 - No Cached
  • There are many reasons why any business could benefit from switching to a POS solution. One of the best reasons is for accounting purposes.
  • In short, Point Of Sale equipment can lower the cost of doing business while improving productivity at the same time. 
  • While many POS companies argue that their devices are suitable for any business with a product or service, POS companies are most popular for the retail and restaurant industries.
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  • For restaurants, you can equip your staff with POS devices which allow them to take orders tableside and then send them directly to the kitchen wirelessly, utilizing a cloud POS system.
  • denisedantas on 15 Oct 17
     
    This article gives you 8 of the best choices of POS systems linked to their websites, so you can explore the options and compare. It suggests recommendations on choosing the proper POS system based on experts' reviews. It shows the many reasons why businesses would benefit when choosing a POS system over a traditional cash register. It says that any business would benefit from POS systems, but it suits better the retail and restaurant industry. I think POS system is perfect for restaurants!
taurus1313

4 Must-Have Unattended Payments Features for New and Existing POS Installations - DevPr... - 0 views

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shared by taurus1313 on 20 Sep 19 - No Cached
  • Security and loss prevention are important to any business, but they are particular concerns with unattended payments. With no sales associate to monitor behavior, self-service terminals may be a target for theft or tampering.
  • Today’s consumers demand that any customer-facing solution is convenient and easy to use,
  • and business owners won’t gamble on a solution that could diminish customer loyalty.
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  • Many types of businesses and organizations that are implementing self-service are doing so to help improve average sales and customer throughput.
  • It’s vital that unattended payment solutions integrate with the business’ systems, such as point of sale (POS), retail inventory management, restaurant kitchen display system, or accounting systems. Your solution will have far less value if it stands alone and requires your clients to manually transfer data to other systems.
  • Lower labor costs
  • Fewer order or cashier errors
  • Better space utilization with fewer checkout counters
  • Reduced risk of employee theft due to less cash handling
  • The number of consumers who prefer self-service is growing
  • 66 percent of shoppers favor self-service technology over interacting with sales associates
  • 77 percent of consumers say they’d be comfortable in a retail setting where there is only self-checkout — no sales associates at all
  • Quick service restaurants are launching self-service ordering and payment, keeping lines shorter and serving customers faster
  • These solutions should meet all Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, including best practices for skimming prevention.
  • Unattended payment solutions represent the chance for you to enter the market as the opportunity grows
  • Not only does this give you a broader market in which to sell your solutions, it can also differentiate your business from direct-selling POS providers, positioning you more strongly to compete
  • llaff002 on 20 Sep 19
     
    Unattended POS systems are being utilized in spaces beyond vending and self service. Many industries are leaning towards changing to self serve kiosks and this article explains why and shows for benefits to this system. I have seen this system move from grocery store checkouts to the McDonald's located in a busy beach side town.
  • khadija2050 on 12 Oct 20
     
    the article highlights the benefits of using unattended pos systems and how there is a growing tendency for self service and less face to face interaction in retail and hospitlaity business
  • taurus1313 on 31 May 21
     
    "Lower labor costs Fewer order or cashier errors Better space utilization with fewer checkout counters Reduced risk of employee theft due to less cash handling"
ahart054

Sergio's adds robot waiter to Miami restaurant | Miami Herald - 0 views

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robot waiter Technology

shared by ahart054 on 04 Jun 21 - No Cached
  • As part of a month-long trial period, they introduced ASTRO to help carry trays of food and return dirty dishes to the kitchen. Humans still serve the food to seated customers.
  • Sergio’s chain just signed a deal with the technology company to hire Servi robots at other Sergio’s locations in South Florida. The goal, Gazitua said, is to relieve Sergio’s human workers of some of the work that takes them away from helping customers in other, more human ways
  • “The human interaction is never going to be replaced — that’s what you want. You want your servers to spend time with your customers.”
  • ahart054 on 04 Jun 21
     
    Sergio's in West Kendall in South Florida has implemented ASTRO - short for Automated Service Tray Removal Organizer. The restaurant wasn't filling enough vacancies and their employees felt burnt out so they reached out to Bear Robotics who specialized in automated robots for the restaurant and hospitality industry. ASTRO earns $2-3 hourly and was "hired" to help the human worker, not replace them. The goal is for ASTRO to do grunt work like rushing food and returning dirty dishes. Higueros, of Bear Robotics, said, "The human interaction is never going to be replaced - that's what you want. You want your servers to spend time with your customers."
yoevelyn

Nala to Debut Robotic Restaurant in Illinois | Hospitality Technology - 2 views

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shared by yoevelyn on 14 Jan 21 - No Cached
  • Nala will offer the menus of 10 restaurants in one.
    • yoevelyn
      yoevelyn on 14 Jan 21
       
      A restaurant with a programmable robot is able to offer the menu of 10 different restaurants. That would take an army of chefs using the classic kitchen brigade system we use today.
  • jlewinsky on 15 Jan 21
     
    Awesome technology. I think this type of technology will help ease the minds of those individual with special diets and allergies to feel safe dining out again. More customers= more profit base
jlewinsky

IHG uses artificial intelligence to reduce food waste - Business Traveller - 0 views

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AI food hospitality

shared by jlewinsky on 02 Feb 21 - No Cached
  • AI technology to reduce food waste at selected properties.
  • The Winnow Vision AI technology uses intelligent cameras, smart scales and meters to analyse ingredients used during food preparation, as well as plates returned to the kitchen, to assess which food items are most wasted and in what quantities.
  • The group says that the technology will help its hotels achieve a 30 per cent reduction in food waste,
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  • the Intercontinental Fujairah Resort, which has been able to reduce food waste by over 50 per cent using the technology, a
  • jlewinsky on 02 Feb 21
     
    This article describes how the Intercontinental Hotel Group is using artificial intelligence to reduce food waste. This technology uses smart scales, meters and cameras during food preparation.
aguar024

12 Ways to Make Your Restaurant More Sustainable - Open for Business - 0 views

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ways restaurant sustainable business

shared by aguar024 on 20 Nov 19 - No Cached
  • Cook what’s in season.
  • keep your menu seasonal.
  • . Partner with the right producers.
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  • started their own kitchen garden for the restaurants and hired a gardener to tend it
  • Grow it yourself.
  • sustainable supply chain for the industry
  • Start small.
  • Buy locally, in bulk.
  • local suppliers
  • Think beyond the food.
  • Think about things like water usage and train your staff
  • biodynamic, carbon-neutral and organic wines
  • chefs to learn about how ingredients grow
  • Make a road map,
  • linen napkins i
  • hey held a special event with a dedicated menu meant to demonstrate what it’s like to have autism; since many autistic children tend to separate food according to shape and color, they presented different courses with items focused on shape and color, meant to be eaten individually
  • Manage your waste — all of it
  •  landfill, is the most expensive kind of waste for restaurants
  • Food waste can weighed
  • Recycle glass and cardboard
  • Do your homework.
  • look for opportunities to minimize any cost increases that sustainable practices may bring
  • rain your staff to be passionate about the cause.
  • Extend your mission to the community.
  • Start by printing your menu on recycled paper
  • Plan for the long haul.
  • Jamie estimates that he spends 10-12% more up front on equipment, but he says it’s easy to recoup those losses in other areas, such as buying salvaged pieces for furnishings. Plus, you’ll save money on energy costs. Jamie bought an energy-efficient coffee machine and eco-friendly refrigerators, and he’s confident that he will actually make money on those purchases in the new few years.
  • Prioritize customer satisfaction above everything else.
  • communicate your restaurant’s mission and vision,
  • delivering an exceptional guest experience.
  • aguar024 on 20 Nov 19
     
    This week I want to share two articles. I realized that on the discussion we all or almost all of us used the same examples as sustainable methods or strategies. There a million of ways to become sustainable in this industry. Check this examples or ideas for a more sustainable restaurant.
rhoff019

Surge in lockdown e-waste heading for landfill, experts fear - 1 views

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shared by rhoff019 on 12 Jun 20 - No Cached
  • may have caused a surge in electrical waste heading for landfill
  • Smaller electrical items such as electric toothbrushes and kitchen blenders are among the most likely goods to have ended up in rubbish bins rather than the recycling system.
  • Research suggests 60 per cent of people were de-cluttering during the lockdown, Mr Butler told the hearing —  and if all that waste was being recycled, HWRCs should be experiencing a surge in collections.
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  • estimates suggest collection levels are still around 50 per cent below normal levels for the time of year
  • Concern is growing over the treatment and disposal of lithium ion batteries
  • Unless processed and recycled safely, lithium batteries pose a serious fire risk
  • lot of these batteries are being put into household waste bins or thrown into skips at recycling sites. And they are not then treated with the caution that is needed
  • rhoff019 on 12 Jun 20
     
    Through the lockdown there may have been an increase in the amount of e-waste thrown into the regular trash. About 60% of people are believed to have been their homes during quarantine. If e-waste was disposed of properly there should have been a surge at e-waste disposal sites, instead there are estimates that suggest collection levels are 50% lower than normal. This also poses a fire risk due to the lithium ion batteries found in most phones, laptops, and even electric toothbrushes.
  • hankunli on 16 Jun 20
     
    According to the article, the biggest issues for recyclers during the lockdown will include the increasing quantity of small-sized daily appliances and Li-ion batteries discarded to the bin, rather than being handled professionally and properly, and the rising quantity of electronic bikes. Li-ion batteries are risky since they may cause a fire, yet the current situation is not very optimistic.
hankunli

What Is a Point of Sale? | Beginner's Guide To POS Systems - 1 views

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sale systems

shared by hankunli on 08 Oct 19 - No Cached
  • If you’re just starting up your small business, it is no doubt a daunting process. Before you can get to the fun part (selling your goods and services), there are a ton of decisions to be made.
  • selecting an appropriate point of sale system may be one of the more important decisions you’ll be facing
  • . Some small businesses may just use a cash drawer and/or a card reader to take payments.
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  • However, POS systems have come a long way since then.
  • Cash Drawer
  • There are plenty of things you’ll have to keep in mind when it comes to selecting your POS. A good place to start is figuring out if you want a cloud-based system or one that is locally-installed. The difference between those types of systems is actually pretty easy.
  • Understanding POS Hardware Options
  • Types of POS Systems
  • Receipt Printer: T
  • Card Reader:
  • Barcode Scanner:
  • Tablet: 
  • Kitchen Display System: F
  • Scale: I
  • Restaurant? Retail? Or More Specific?
  • Retail-specific POS sy
  • Restaurant-specific systems
  • POS systems built just for that
  • 6 Common & Helpful Features In POS Systems
  • Inventory Management: 
  • Loyalty:
  • Customer Database
  • Reporting: 
  • Employee Management: 
  • Integrations:
  • How A POS Integration Or Add-On Can Simplify Managing Your Business
  • Quickbooks o
  • pvega018 on 08 Oct 19
     
    This article explains what a POS system is and it goes into details about what to expect and what you can use a POS for when at work. POS systems ultimately make our jobs far easier both from an employee and a managerial position because all data can be stored and processed through the same system. Different POS systems can be used for different properties as well as for different styles of businesses, you select the system that fits best for what your business consists of.
  • mserr078 on 23 Jun 20
     
    In this Article it talks about the POS Systems, to help you understand the point of sales software in a small business.
  • hankunli on 24 Jun 20
     
    This article is a guide for business beginners to choose a POS. It firstly explains the basic definitions of a POS system and made explanations for its usage. A top-tier point of sale system can do everything from inventory management to providing detailed reports and analytics. It can even help with online sales with eCommerce integrations - and many come with built-in card processor services as well. Different kinds of POS includes cloud-based ones and locally-installed ones. Also, there are POS that are compatible with Android. iOS, or both. POS can sync with many hardware such as scale, card reader, and code scanner. This article also explains on how to select a POS system. It finally encouraged the readers to get a POS for their own businesses.
nicoleastete

The Soon To Be $200B Online Food Delivery Is Rapidly Changing The Global Food Industry - 1 views

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shared by nicoleastete on 27 Jul 20 - No Cached
  • Over the past 5-7 years, a slew of companies across the world appear to have zeroed in on a new (and now not so secret) magic formula; where earlier versions of online food delivery service were limited to a single restaurant or menu, it is now a veritable buffet, allowing customers access to thousands of restaurants and millions of dishes.
  • Hospitality partners are leveraging extra capacity in hotel kitchens to prepare meals that are ordered and delivered through online food delivery platforms. Companies in the automotive and transportation industry are looking to tap into the tremendous growth potential offered by last mile delivery.
    • nicoleastete
      nicoleastete on 27 Jul 20
       
      The Major growth that online delivery platfroms have created for restaurant has developed into another source of income for many restaurants.
  • nicoleastete on 27 Jul 20
     
    This article explains the Major Growth that Online delivery platforms will achieve by 2025. Delivery platfofms such as Uber Eats, Doordash, Postmates, Grubhub, and Dominos have changed the demand of online food ordering and the software to create a different type of industry fully online with fulfillment done by store-fronts.
zihanwang

25 Eco-Friendly Hotel Ideas for Sustainable Properties | Cvent Blog - 0 views

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hospitality sustainable green technology

shared by zihanwang on 30 Jul 20 - No Cached
  • Hotels around the world are rolling out a plethora of green initiatives like smart showers, solar power installations, and waste diversion.
  • Sustainable hotels are businesses that significantly reduce their environmental impact through green best-practices in maintenance, services, logistics, products, and supplies. The core elements revolve around reducing waste, saving energy, and cutting down on water usage.
  • Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology, these same room amenities can be connected to apps so guests can change settings remotely. 
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  • Make your staff eco-friendly
  • 1. Create a green team.
  • 2. Target low-hanging fruit to start.
  • 3. Make the hiring and training process green.
  • Ensure guest services are eco-friendly
  • 4. Focus on efficiency. 
  • 5. Upgrade your transportation offerings and services with sustainability in mind.
  • Make guest rooms more green  6. Automate conservation.
  • When hotels go green, they do less damage to the environment, lower costs, and win goodwill from guests. 
  • 7. Furnish rooms sustainably.
  • Make food services eco-friendly 8. Reduce waste during events.
  • 9. Incorporate reusable dishes, silverware, glasses and mugs.
  • 10. Shop local.
  • 11. Compost and donate food from your kitchen.
  • Make the gift shop green 12. Stock-up with sustainable items.
  • 13. Operate with efficiency.
  • 16. Install a worm composting bin.
  • 15. Water wisely.
  • Smart irrigation systems
  • Create hotel landscaping and gardening that's eco-friendly 14. Cut down on runoff.
  • Keep hotel utilities green 17. Keep things shady.
  • 18. Automate water and energy conservation.
  • 19. Invest in green infrastructure.
  • Make hotel maintenance green 20. Give your operations a check-up.
  • 21. Keep an eye on your systems.
  • Ensure hotel waste management is sustainable 22. Ditch the plastic water bottles.
  • 23. Compost whenever possible.
  • Go green for purchasing 24. Make green decisions.
  • 25. Shop for certified green appliances.
  • Share the good news about your sustainable hotel:
  • As you take steps to improve sustainability, it’s imperative to get the word out about these positive practices.  Social media is popular with environmentally conscious consumers.
  • Incorporate your sustainability business practices into your search engine optimization (SEO) marketing efforts to rank higher in Google search results.
  • Partner with green business organizations.
  • Email marketing is another key tool in sharing your news.
  • The hospitality industry should be wary of greenwashing when sharing sustainability stories, as environmentally conscious consumers react negatively to this practice.
  • zihanwang on 30 Jul 20
     
    The focus on sustainability or "going green" is quickly becoming a major trend. This article introduce 25 ways that hotels can use to develop sustainable economic. Supporting sustainable initiatives is important to the lodging industry as a whole. hotels need to continue to innovate and the future of technology in hospitality has to be green, or those brands that do not adopt to these emerging standards face being left behind.
tcale003

Oracle OPERA: What You Need to Know When Evaluating Hotel Software - 1 views

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Oracle OPERA PMS POS Platform F&B Full Service Software Revenue Management

shared by tcale003 on 03 Jun 20 - No Cached
    • tcale003
      tcale003 on 03 Jun 20
       
      The Oracle Opera (formerly Micros) is the biggest Property Management System utilized in the hospitality industry. Oracle OPERA is a cloud-based Property Management System that integrates a variety of functions into one place. While OPERA is used for a single property, it is built with multi-property in mind and, therefore, it is not usually used in very small properties.
  • which types of hotels OPERA is a great fit for and discuss how independent hotels, boutiques and chains all benefit in different ways.  We'll also cover the impact of Oracle Cloud on its hospitality solutions division and whether Oracle's PMS is actually in the cloud.
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  • WebRezPro Integrates Tenerum Payment Gateway
  • Apr 16,2020
  • WebRezPro Integrates Tenerum Payment Gateway
  • WebRezPro Integrates Tenerum Payment Gateway
  • This article provides a comprehensive resource for hoteliers immersed in the process of vendor evaluation.  Oracle Hospitality's OPERA (formerly Micros) is the largest PMS player in the hospitality industry and in this article we'll review how their hotel management software can improve operational efficiency for your business then point out some areas that every buyer should be aware of as they consider the solution.
  • OPERA has comprehensive guest profiling capability, which allows your staff to keep track of guest preferences. These rich guest profiles can be quickly accessed to better personalize stays. Staff can see useful details, such as stay history, past communications, and previous service requests, to inform their approach to each guest.
  • vendors?
  • Oracle OPERA is a cloud-based property management system that integrates several functionalities into a single platform.
  • In addition to the core property management functionality, such as room assignments, check-in/check-out, and rate management, OPERA includes integrated channel and rate management with group travel functionality to handle more complex requests. 
  • While OPERA can be used for a single property, it’s built with multi-property in mind.
  • Since OPERA is an integrated platform, hotels with more complex operations stand to benefit the most. For example, a hotel that uses Oracle POS (point of sale) and kitchen management can integrate full F&B operational functionality into the OPERA property management system. Such deep integration improves outcomes on the customer service front and gives hotel management stronger reports to monitor KPIs and profitability. 
  • The ideal customer segment is a hotel group with many larger properties that offer full service.
  • WebRezPro Integrates Tenerum Payment Gateway
  • Personalized guest profiles
  • Advanced rate management
  • OPERA has advanced rate and room availability restrictions, as well as enhanced rate-management capability offering a vast number of room pricing options, including best available rate, dynamic rates, daily rates, base rate, and negotiated rates. These rates can then be distributed via OPERA’s integrated channel manager.
  • Intelligent accommodation management
  • Proper allocation of room inventory avoids overbookings of specific room types and ensures that rooms are cleaned and maintained in a timely manner.
  • Mobil
  • OPERA now offers a completely mobile version of its flagship software, called OPERA Mobile Cloud Service. Staff can access the following information via any smartphone or tablet device: Check-in/check-out, reservation management, room status, task sheet, room maintenance, as well as Track It and Post It mobile that can provide real-time status updates on rooms and maintenance requests. 
  • Loyalty support
  • To drive loyalty-based marketing, guest behaviors accrue automatically to profiles, so hotels can build relevant packages and services based on guest history, including the length of stay, expenditure in restaurants and bars, and other preferences. T
mserr078

5 ways tech can make your hotel more responsible | Green Hotelier - 0 views

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technology hospitality green

shared by mserr078 on 09 Sep 19 - No Cached
  • Managing Director of EPOSability Robbie Francis says employing eco-friendly technology is a great way to show guests that you’re committed to making a difference.
  • Heating energy expenditure makes a big contribution to a hotel’s carbon footprint
  • reduce your energy consumption by up to 10%
    • npate083
      npate083 on 29 Sep 19
       
      A building energy management system can reduce energy consumption by 10 percent.
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  • 600,000 tonnes of compostable food waste each yea
    • npate083
      npate083 on 29 Sep 19
       
      Waste management technology like Lean, can help save on food waste by helping the managers understand how much needs to be ordered.
  • ask guests to consider the environment before requesting new towels each day
  • using 25 kW/h on average in comparison to a Windows-based system with on-site server that consumes 800 kW/h. That’s a 97% saving!
    • npate083
      npate083 on 29 Sep 19
       
      iPad POS systems help save costs and the environment significantly. By using the iPad POS systems you are going paperless, reducing engineering visits and tracking waste.
  • Using technology doesn't just mean computers back of house or modern check-in systems, technology can help create a more efficient kitchen, laundry, bar, housekeeping service or HVAC, it's always worth looking around to see what new systems on the market could help reduce your water, carbon, waste or energy consumption and help make your hotel that little bit more environmentally responsible.
  • demax85 on 09 Sep 19
     
    Going green is one thing to consider if a hotel wants to save money and conserve the environment. This article discusses 5 tech ways to make some green changes in your hotel. Some points were to change the lighting to energy saving lighting. Using sensor lighting saves you money and shows guests that you care to conserve. Laundry technology and asking guests to only give towels that are unwanted instead of changing towels everyday. A system monitoring the heat and cooling system can regulate temperatures reducing the cost of unnecessary use of the system.
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  • pvega018 on 19 Sep 19
     
    Robbie Francis expresses the importance of helping the environment and helping your guests feel like they are a part of something bigger. Not only does becoming more green and eco-friendly help the environment, but it also allows for many of our wastes to decrease, electricity and water bills are just part of the issues that begin to decrease monetarily. When speaking about green computer technology this article incorporated how it is important to review what new systems are out to help reduce our carbon footprint and ultimately make ourselves just a "little bit more environmentally responsible!"
  • edagt001 on 25 Sep 19
     
    The article is about eco-friendly heating and energy, waste reduction technology, sustainable laundry, lighting technology, and iPad POS systems.
  • npate083 on 29 Sep 19
     
    Robbie Francis expresses the importance of helping the environment and helping your guests feel like they are a part of something bigger. Not only does becoming more green and eco-friendly help the environment, but it also allows for many of our wastes to decrease, electricity and water bills are just part of the issues that begin to decrease monetarily. When speaking about green computer technology this article incorporated how it is important to review what new systems are out to help reduce our carbon footprint and ultimately make ourselves just a "little bit more environmentally responsible!"
  • edagt001 on 03 Feb 20
     
    This article is about ways for hotels to use green tech to be more responsible.
  • hectorpachon on 07 Feb 20
     
    "The latest innovative technology solutions can work to increase energy efficiency, cut down on material waste and even increase profits for your hotel". I remember while working in San Antonio Texas as a hotel AGM, the hotel had an agreement with the city water company for us to send them each week the readings of how much water we had used up to that point from last week, and they would give us rebates if our consumption wouldn't fluctuate certain parameters. We were being environmentally friendly, saving money by not overpaying and receiving rebates for our eco-responsibility.
cleon087

How technology is transforming hotel point-of-sale systems | Hotel Management - 3 views

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hospitality pos

shared by cleon087 on 20 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • Technology has transformed point of sale into point of experience
  • elf-ordering via their smartphone by the pool or wherever they happen to be and increased guest satisfaction with guest payment
  • Because the staff members have appropriate intelligence readily in their hands, personalization can happen
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  • easy to summon service in “non-F&B” areas
  • The card data is processed only by the payment gateway to/from the acquiring bank and only the final transaction approval code is passed to the POS, without the card data
  • The hotel F&B space continues to show growth, with overall consumer spending increasing 4.9 percent in 2017 and showing a robust 5.5-percent annual growth since 2011
  • associated mobile apps have the potential to increase top-line [food-and-beverage] sales in hotels by 5 [percent] to 10 percent without significant costs
  • hotel food-and-beverage revenue per occupied room increased 1.6 percent during 2017. F&B RevPOR reached $105.56, up from $103.93 in 2016, according to STR.
  • POS vendors have moved away from storing card data on their application and network. Many vendors no longer pass through or process any card data on their POS systems. Rather, they link and integrate to certified payment gateways. Payment devices are encrypted and secured, and client card data is always encrypted and totally separated from the POS terminal.
  • Technology is allowing for an extreme and pronounced change in point-of-sale systems
  • Mobile POS provides several benefits for hotels and guests alike. With mobile POS, the speed of service is dramatically increased because the staff can bring mobile ordering directly to guests, anywhere on property
  • POS technology has been a great partner in these efforts by making POS systems easier than ever to use, and mobility plays a role in impacting the increase in consumer spending, Wisell said
  • Call-for-service technology, deployed tableside and in under-serviced areas such as lobbies, coupled with mobile ordering apps, offer hotels an opportunity to increase sales
  • Mobile POS also lays the groundwork for future integration with artificial intelligence or customer-relationship-management systems.
  • “Hotels can spend millions of dollars on a remodel but if they don’t have the right point of experience, it can still result in a one- or two-star rating,” he said.
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
       
      This shows that importance of POS, and how it can transform a business for the good or bad.
  • Mobile is now
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
       
      People are starting to expect this, they even want more of a variety of different ways to pay that can be determining if you get business or not.
  • Hinojosa said
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
       
      Were always looking for a way to make the experience more personalized and this is one way.
  • with
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
       
      When guest get their food quicker and accurately this helps the experience and revenue.
  • they are the face of the property
  • u recognize them and are honored they are here with you again.”
  • “Whenever a guest is seated in the lobby and wants a take-away coffee, they can order one and not only when a staff member notices the guest in a restaurant,
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
       
      This is really good because it is hard as a front desk agent to give attention to the guest since the moment they step in but with this they can request their snack or drink that they want.
  • While there is interest in the potential of AI and chatbots for roomservice and self-service ordering, these are not yet ready for a widespread rollout at this time, Wisell said.  
  • “Data scientists can be used in the back of the house on the kitchen side, too—optimizing the production line,” he said. “Looking at the analytics behind the performance will reduce the wait times in the front of the house.”
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
       
      This will optimize performance
  • hotels don’t want to cross the line into creepy.
  • anonymous on 20 Jun 18
     
    Mobile POS has boosted F&B growth due to the ability to complete sales much faster and from non-F&B serviced areas of the property. The mobility contributes greatly to the increase in customer spending. With this mobility, companies must ensure compliance with PCI standards, and ensure that no credit card information is stored directly on the POS terminal. The article also touches on the subject of tokenization, and the usage of technology to secure a "token" rather than actual card data aids in reducing security risks.
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  • aycasa on 25 Jun 18
     
    This article was about how technology has had a great influence on point of sale systems within the hospitality industry. According to a senior director of product manager at Agilysys, Mike Hinojosa, he states that technology has transformed point of sale into point of experience. I personally agree with this because lately I expect hotels to have the latest in technology when it comes to POS and when I encounter a poor POS I automatically think they lack in providing the best for their guests. This article talks a lot about how mobile POS provide benefits for both parties and how it has increased guest satisfaction. "With mobile POS, the speed of service is dramatically increased because the staff can bring mobile ordering directly to guests, anywhere on property." According to this article, POS systems help boost F&B spending growth and they have become more secure throughout the years. "The hotel F&B space continues to show growth, with overall consumer spending increasing 4.9 percent in 2017 and showing a robust 5.5-percent annual growth since 2011, according to Technomic". It's said that mobile POS has helped F&B growth because it gives users the ability to into quicker sales and in different areas throughout the properties. For example, a waiter walking around a pool taking orders instead of having the guests walk to the poolside bar to place an order. Collecting payment has also become safer and easier with POS systems because of the PCI standards.
  • chinneegyyal on 02 Oct 18
     
    Technology is allowing for an extreme and pronounced change in point-of-sale systems. The speed of service for the guest in a hotel has dramatically went up because of point of scale systems. It is more convenient and quicker for guests to get things or to order things.
  • zxu009 on 24 Apr 19
     
    This article is about the employment of technology in the hospitality industry.
  • anonymous on 03 Jun 19
     
    This article is about how technology is transforming the POS experience by providing a more advanced security solution and a mobile platform. The article highlights how this new technology supports both the client and staff experience. The technology also provides a financial benefit in increasing sales by 5% and reducing cost by 10%.
  • jeanique13 on 19 Jun 20
     
    POS Technology has developed majorly over the past years. Growing developing offering mobile devices that can help workers pace themselves and generate more sales. These programs also offer extra data security to protect the clients information against fraud. This device is perfect for sport arenas, bar, golf course and more open outdoor and large venues that cater to voluminous crowds.
  • cleon087 on 27 Jun 20
     
    This article is about the benefits of technology in POS systems. It shows how the technology can personalize the experience of the guest by having them be able to order from the moment they step into the lobby. The article also discusses how all the technology is good but in the hospitality we are walking on a fine line that we don't want to cross to creepy with biometrics. Technology offers efficiency in speed and will give a better experience. Not only this but it talks about how POS is becoming more secure, and how people want to pay in different ways.
cmick006

Industry Pros Predict What Event Catering Will Look Like in the Future Post-Coronavirus... - 0 views

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  • mostly convert to small-plate, chef-attended stations.
  • or ready-made plates will be up for grabs along with individually wrapped silverware.
  • in general, is too popular with too many to totally disappear.
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  • industry to rise to the challenge to reinvent how we present and serve our menu items.
  • Wolfgang Puck Catering introduced its “vertical buffet.”
  • “Bento boxes would offer a fully curated meal for each guest that is appetizing for both the eyes and stomach. ...
  • passing hors d'oeuvres on large boards such as surfboards and pizza peels “so you don't come face-to-face with someone.”
  • more food trucks will be pulling up to events. “This protects both the kitchen, the staff, and the guests from cross-contamination.”
  • smaller groups in larger venues to accommodate that six-foot radius.
  • all types of events will require more spacing.
  • cmick006 on 29 Jun 20
     
    Food buffets will change, the amount of spacing required will change & social distancing will be in play; this will definitely play out in the events planning industry, as well.
irinadolgopolova

6 0cBenefits 0c 0cof 0c 0ca Food & Beverage 0cPOS 0c 0cSystem 0c 0c 0c - 1 views

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  • An effective POS solution for restaurants, bars or food service at attractions, entertainment and leisure venues can streamline a restaurant’s activities, saving time processing orders and money due to potential human error and customer loss.
  • The great thing about restaurant, entertainment or fun center POS systems now is that as they revolve around cloud-based software, the costs to upgrade to update is much lower as the equipment is already there and ready to go.
  • Once you’ve set up your entertianment POS or fun center POS system you must transfer your menu into the POS software to enable your servers to quickly record the customer’s order and allow for the customer to be charged the correct amount. To make the most out of the inventory management you will additionally have to record existing levels of stock, and how much each item on your menu depletes the respective products within your inventory. This will also mean that you must consistently update the inventory levels when they are replenished.
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  • Waiters have continuous mobility around the restaurant, while clearly communicating and recording orders. This gives the customers the convenience of table side ordering, whilst also allowing the orders to recorded and distributed seamlessly.
  • Another great benefit of using a entertianment POS or fun center POS system is that it avoids a lot of human errors in the communication between the waiters and the kitchen or bar staff. The cloud based system means that the orders are clearly recorded for the staff, forgoing any potential penmanship or shorthand issues.
  • Inventory management is another great feature of the entertianment POS or fun center POS system and it will allow your business to keep up to date with its inventory levels and knowing exactly when to restock their goods.
  • Through the continuous tracking of your levels of inventory, you’ll be able to identify trends in how each of your individual levels of stock are used in specific times. Not only can this aid in the planning and managing of stock, but it will also identify which products are popular within specific times of the year. This is valuable information and can be effectively utilized through your promotion and marketing, enticing more people to your family entertainment centre.
  • A entertianment POS or fun center POS system with a modern payment processor can allow your business to stay up to date with the majority of businesses, accepting credit cards and allowing customers to use their tap and go cards or functions like Apple Wallet and Google Pay. A entertianment POS or fun center POS system will also greatly improve the overall speed of the checkout process, making hard copies of orders expendable and recording them digitally in real-time.
  • Theft control may not seem like a particularly pressing issue, especially if your products are behind the counter and require customers to order and pay for them before accessing them. Regardless, a entertianment POS or fun center POS system will make you aware of any potential issues of theft through tracking what is ordered and what is paid for.
  • It is important to have set measures for staff to follow in recipes, which allows you to see how much inventory is actually left compared to how much should be left based on the inventory management system.
  • it can also be utilized in the building of customer relationships. Collecting customer details, namely an email address, will mean that you can communicate with past customers after their visit.
  • Managing an entertainment business requires a great deal of organization throughout all levels of the business. POS systems offer a great range of benefits aiding in the simplification of many business processes, from inventory management to staff management.
  • Clearly managing time clocks, scheduling which employees work each shift, keeping payroll up to date are all tasks entertianment POS or fun center POS can potentially assist with.
  • irinadolgopolova on 29 Jun 20
     
    In this article the food and beverage POS systems are described and discussed. The author explains why POS systems are important for the restaurants and entertainment centers, how to build those systems, how much would it cost to the businesses and what POS is exactly. Other than that, the benefits of installing POS systems are pointed.
tredunbar

7 POS Trends for 2020/2021: Latest Predictions You Should Be Thinking About - Financeso... - 2 views

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  • global point of the sale terminals market is expected to reach USD 108.46[1] billion by 202
  • One of the biggest POS industry trends right now is mobile payment transactions which saw a 40.2% year on year growth[2]
  • it’s also important to have a reliable billing and invoicing program together with your POS sale
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  • 54% of consumers[4] in the US preferred to use their debit cards to make payments
  • 46% of US consumers rarely use money[4] anymore
  • 45% have security as their top priority. Offering a secure payment method improves the trust your customers have with your business.
  • using mobile devices like tablets and mobile devices to make transactions faster
  • 53% of retailers and business owners are upgrading their POS[3] systems
  • Asia Pacific countries have fully embraced the use of mobile payment methods. eMarketer found that more than 45.2% of China’s population use mobile payment[8] for their everyday use. 
  • 61% of quick-service restaurants in the US have embraced cloud-based POS[5]. In fact, 60% of new merchants are asking for cloud POS[6] rather than legacy POS.
  • 61% of merchants[7] are looking into getting cloud-based POS
  • Cloud-based POS replaces all of that with a single app. Any update will come from the cloud to whatever device you are using.
  • you can make the transition to the cloud-based system slowly
  • Most cloud-based POS can integrate with the programs that your business is already using
  • Accepting mobile payments for your business is easy. It mostly consists of scanning codes or tapping the smartphone on the terminal and authenticating the transaction
  • Mobile POS offers convenience as it takes the point of sale system to the customer, rather than the other way around
  • Accepting mobile payment methods allows lines to move faster and gives your customers a sense of satisfaction
  • Mobile payments are safe to use. A lot of these systems are EMV compatible and use the latest secure credit card processing technology to protect you and your customers
  • 15% of businesses in the US are already using AI-enabled POS
  • Prevent fraud and ensure customer information is secure through an AI
  • AI can personalize a customer’s behavior and offer relevant product displays based on their past purchases
  • AI lets you know your customer’s buying habits. That way, you can order more of what’s being bought, increasing profits
  • 83% of shoppers are willing to provide their information[11] in exchange for a personalized experience
  • Get insights on what your customers are purchasing more of. This gives you an idea of what they are going to buy next based on their most recent purchase from your store
  • create a comprehensive marketing strategy that can help promote your brand and products
  • present real-time data in an easy to understand format like a graph
  • payment options include smartphone payment options that support RFID like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay
  • instead of waving the device over the POS terminal, customers will need cellular data to complete the transaction
  • A mobile POS system often consists of a tablet that accepts card, cash, and mobile payment options. Additionally, these systems can also be used as a standalone register for a self-checkout kiosk
  • a reliable POS system, you can easily keep track of everything in your store
  • It can also serve as a digital menu, where customers can input their orders. The orders will be sent directly to the kitchen, encouraging customers to order more
  • Rather than giving the card to a server and letting them run the transaction at the counter, customers can pay from the table
  • retail shops that offer self-checkouts, you can make your mobile POS into a static till
  • tredunbar on 10 Oct 20
     
    The article focuses on trends that companies utilizing a POS system should look at deploying. Bolstered by figures supporting the success of the emergent trends, the article seeks to encourage operators to make the move sooner rather than later. The most prominent trends revolve around more efficient payment access. Customers appreciate the speed and available payment options. Companies are also able to manage customer data effectively and securely while also managing inventory and marketing. AI integration is also a forward trend that is allowing businesses to tailor their tactics to each customer individually. Perhaps the most important trend that is affecting other transaction systems as well is cloud based POS.
xrive007

How restaurant POS innovation puts guests in the driver's seat| Webinar | Fast Casual - 0 views

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  • The growth of order and payment technology is nothing short of a revolution
  • revolution has been brewing for years, the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated it.
  • restaurants can prepare for the increasingly contactless and cashless era
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  • post-COVID environment, customer expectations are changing, new labor challenges have emerged and POS now applies to both sides of the counter.
  • 78% of customers are keen to return to the restaurant experience.48% of customers want to reduce wait times by ordering ahead on mobile.66% of customers prefer to order directly from the restaurant.73% of customers prefer cashless payment.
  • One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic was the 40% growth Mastercard experienced in contactless transactions
  • Mobile orders are 20% higher than in-restaurant purchases.
  • Research indicates 54% of casual dining, 48% of family dining and 50% of fine dining restaurants launched QR codes in 2021.
  • 44% of diners prefer to use kiosks at their favorite restaurants, and 71% would rather use a self-service kiosk at QSRs than engage with staff.
  • 70% lift in meal delivery spending.
  • labor shortage, a challenge that preceded the pandemic but has exacerbated it.
  • One of the goals of technology is to give customers more control of the guest experience
  • A POS today should include the following functions: omnichannel experience, integrations and extensions, frictionless checkout, contactless EMV payment and data reporting.
  • The order management system should include a kitchen display system, an order status board, text alerts and a QSR automation interface.
  • The business integration system should include the following: third party delivery, back of house, digital signage, ticketing, stored and loaded value, loyalty, payments and financial systems.
  • Integration of different technology providers is a challenge that many restaurants now have to face
  • "Technology enhances our digital guest connectivity, supports our virtual brand growth and improves our in-restaurant dining experience."
  • xrive007 on 10 Sep 21
     
    In this article you will be able to see the different types of technologies that restaurants have incorporated post-covid.
teallemejia

Enhancing Hospitality Sustainability through Technology - A/O PropTech - 0 views

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  • Increasing consumer sentiment and corporate social responsibility towards sustainability are pushing for the industry to adapt.
  • Through the use of systems such as Install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems or combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cells for onsite energy generation, hotels can reduce dependence on fossil fuel sources as well as utility costs.
  • Another impressive example is the Hilton of Fort Lauderdale hotel that has combined green power and design through the installation of six wind turbines which now sit proudly on the roof of the hotel.
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  • Opting for tech-enabled energy management is also cost-efficient. The use of sensors can lead to savings of 30-50% on lighting costs.
  • Additionally, sensors can detect if a guest has left the room and adjust the heating, accordingly, turn off lights, and even notify the cleaning staff that a room is ready to be cleaned.
  • Food waste management technology 
  • Operational platforms could be used to gather data around food preferences to allow kitchens to propose more tailor-made menus.
  • teallemejia on 02 Oct 21
     
    I remember when we used to stay in hotels when they started being greener by suggesting their hotel guests to reuse towels and only put them on the floor if they wished for them to be replaced. In today's world with so much technology hotels can be more successful at being eco friendly. This is a must because consumers are wanting to see hotels implement more impactful eco-friendly efforts. The article talks about how hotels are making the switch by renewable energy production, smart energy management and food waste management technology. These are just some ways that hotels have started using to improve sustainable practices with use of technology.
amajo017

(11) Disruptive Outliers in Hospitality: 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Accommodations ... - 1 views

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  • The hospitality industry has experienced unprecedented disruption in the past few years, with the emergence of new technologies, changing consumer preferences, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • A customer service robot
    • amajo017
      amajo017 on 20 Jun 23
       
      Will be useful for research paper
  • The online food delivery market will grow by 12.33% by 2027
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  • Food services businesses are also adopting the ghost kitchen model to offer delivery-only services without the overhead costs of a traditional restaurant. 
  • or example, treehouse hotels offer nature lovers a unique and rustic experience, while glamping resorts provide a luxurious and comfortable camping experience. 
  • Businesses are responding by reducing waste, using eco-friendly materials, implementing energy-efficient systems, and promoting local and organic products. Meiser Hotels introduced a “green button” for guests to opt out of cleaning easily. Kyma Restaurant and Bar is increasing its use of organic, locally sourced ingredients in its menu. 
  • About 54% of US adults agree that they have become more concerned about their family's health and safety since the pandemic
  • Employers are offering attractive benefits to entice talent into their teams.
  • (Sims, 2020). 
  • amajo017 on 20 Jun 23
     
    This article is relevant to the current discussion of disruptors in the industry because it discusses how Covid-19 impacted the industry as a whole. Not only did Covid-19 lead the hospitality industry to have more cleanliness, but it also caused the industry to develop technology that would continue to serve guests even in times with something like Covid. This article also has mentions of Artificial Intelligence and how it is leading to changes in the industry, which will be helpful for the research paper if I get to write about that topic.
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