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The Transportation Security Administration is taking so-called body scanners that use a specific type of technology out of major airports and moving them to less-busy ones.

The reason for the move, said the TSA, is operational efficiency.

"TSA is strategically reallocating backscatter advance imaging technology units in order to allow for expanded use of advance imaging technology units at other airports,"

Hotels across Country Implement Aptech Systems to Grow Portfolios, Assess Acquisition Profitability, and Simplify Back Office Operations

Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., the leading provider of hospitality software for business intelligence and enterprise financial accounting, today announced four new hotel companies have selected its hospitality solutions to improve their business intelligence, budgeting and forecasting, and accounting.

"The four new Aptech clients are a great example of how hotel companies are leveraging financial solutions to better manage their companies and increase profitability,"

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

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

Inspired by Green Goal 2006 and by previous experiences with major international events in South Africa, the South African LOC developed a Green Goal programme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

FIFA has encouraged and engaged with Local Organising Committees (LOC) in regard to environmental protection since 2005 when the German LOC launched the Green Goal environmental programme for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™.

The seven-course objectives include creating and implementing a volunteer management plan for the Final Four.

Her students are serving as Final Four “point guards” working with volunteers.

With Minnesota slated to host more such large-scale events in the next few years, Schull said similar classes could well be offered in the future.

Last year, #MURTEC introduced MURTALKs, concise 20-minute presentations that deliver big insights. On March 8, 2017, Stephanie Nardini, senior director of IT, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, will deliver one such MURTALK as she describes the agony, ecstasy, risks and rewards of going all-in with a large-scale technology project in her presentation titled: "Thinking Big with IT: Implementing Large-Scale Projects."

She will illustrate how to take a company-wide initiative from inception to successful implementation, all while navigating proprietary technology, vendor partners and multiple stakeholders.

Now in its 22nd year, the Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference (MURTEC) produced by Hospitality Technology, has become the “Gold Standard” event for education and networking in the restaurant technology industry.

Commercial property managers need a software solution that can adapt to the specific needs of the organization.

Total Management makes the list of best commercial property management software, and is a great selection for a medium to large commercial property manager. Its

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Every hotelier knows the advantage of direct online bookings to their hotel. But there is more to direct than just bookings on your website booking engine.

At Bookassist our metasearch management team has delivered metasearch bookings growth of 130% in the first quarter of 2018 versus the last quarter of 2017 (see https://bookassist.org/company/testimonials/en/)

The GDS is a large computer network that represents a single point of entry to travel agents and travel sites worldwide

As an important component of the accommodation sector, hotel operations are characterised by a massive number of activities that collectively exert a significant impact on global resources (Kirk 1995:3)

he considerable environmental effects of hotels contribute to problems, many of which are international in scope, with the major one being climate change

According to estimations, an average hotel releases between 160 kg and 200 kg of CO2 per square metre of room floor area per year and the water consumption per guest per night is between 170 and 440 litres in the average five-star hotel. On average, hotels produce 1 kg of waste per guest per night

Hire a well-trained staff and a knowledgeable IT manager.

Refine the process.

. Demand timely output

Now, as most economic indicators begin to trend positive, companies are once again ramping up their IT projects. Long term solutions are necessary at the scale required for sustained operations and cost effectiveness.

In this article, we look at three options – IT consulting firms, IT outsourcing companies, and cloud systems integrators

There’s also the reality that many of the larger consultancies really aren’t positioned to efficiently or cost effectively help organisations implement necessary IT strategies. Their areas of expertise lie in assurance services, taxation, management consulting, advisory, actuarial, corporate finance and legal services, to name a few.

Chain hotels 77% more likely to increase technology investments, while independent counterparts prioritize room renovation

Reliance on technology is becoming increasingly important in the lodging industry as hotels begin to recognize how they can gain key competitive advantage with strategic technology investments.

cost continues to be the key barrier with technology adoption for many hoteliers

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan’s Resorttrust, Inc. to provide industry-leading technology solutions to enable the luxury chain to fine-tune its distribution strategies, grow geographic reach, increase booking conversions, boost revenue-per-room and deliver improved guest experiences.

Resorttrust, Inc. will also gain a greater global presence through 2fthe SynXis platform 2fwhich will connect the chain to nearly 900,000 travel agents 2f

The SynXis Booking Engine provides real-time rates, offers, and availability to the website shoppers

a recent report by Statista predicted that worldwide online food delivery revenue will reach over $324 billion in 2022.

A virtual restaurant is a restaurant brand that only exists online.

This model helps existing restaurants get more out of their current business.

As one of the largest and oldest industries globally, hospitality has been adapting to a changing world for thousands of years.

the social distancing measures imposed by the Covid-19 outbreak have resulted in greater demands for cleanliness and contactless transactions. In contrast, concern over sustainability has made green initiatives a wise financial decision and a marketing necessity.

a 2019 PWC survey found that 70 percent of hospitality executives report being actively involved in IoT projects at their properties, compared to just 48 percent of executives from other industries.

he explosion of data globally over the last few years is utterly staggering. We are all constantly processing, interacting with, sharing and creating data, both personally and professionally.

For most hotels the key technology is the Property Management System (PMS). Often, it is referred to as the single most important IT application for hotels.

PMS is the central data infrastructure of the hotel, handling the administration of all of the guests, their profiles and bookings, as well as the revenues generated.

a large under-use of the range of the PMS functionalities, and consequently a low return on investment from the PMS software. This may be explained by the lack of training or could be explained by lack of access to other data/functionalities (perhaps, controlled by other departments) or the complexity, albeit perceived complexity, in attempting to extract cross-functional / departmental data.