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Yu Zhai

Event Planning Software, Room Layout Software | NFS - 0 views

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    Network File System introduces a room layout software which can help event planner to maximize use of space and get the very best layout. It does not need the planner to draw himself, once you enter the data on a simple form the software requires, it will automatically generates an accurate and professional diagrams for planner. This software is simple to use, and also simple to customize. After it automatically offers the primary layout, planner can use the convenient shape toolbar to change the basic layout. It is just several clicks of the mouse. You do not need to master comprehensive plotting skills. Even thought the physical barriers or your real event rooms are some strange shapes, this software can use its room schematic feature to avoid all such barriers. Also it can automatically change the units of measurement if you plan overseas. And if the layout you want violates the fire regulations, it will warn you.
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    I think this system is useful for the hotel. I found so many benefit of this system. First, hotel can save a lot of budget by using this system because hotel does not hire professional IT employee to plot. Also this system can use hotel space effectively. Security is important for hotel, hotel should avoid hotel fire. This system can help hotel avoid violation of the fire regulations.
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    This article provides a new information for me. The room layout software mentioned in this article is really a great and useful software for event planners, which could offering planners an accurate, professional view of the room to present to clients. But I have a question that, the guests may have some special requirements, and after the software gives a suggestion, how to fix it to satisfy the guests. What should the planners do if the suggestion provided by the software is far from the guests' requirements?
Marcos Oliveira

Cloud-Based Event Planning Design Tool Set to Preview at BizBash Ideafest -- NEW YORK, ... - 0 views

  • The Plaza Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, The Pierre, Pier Sixty, Harriette Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Services, State of the Art, Marcia Selden Catering and Foremost Caters
  • core of AllSeated.com's unique usage includes creating and viewing venue maps, managing floor plans, table layouts, building guest lists, seating arrangements and the operational setup of an event. Venues can program in the specs for their own space using the services tools and then add various features like table and chair sizes, spacing specifications, placement and more
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  • AllSeated.com is the new and completely free collaborative tool that connects venues, event planners, vendors and event hosts in the cloud so everyone can work together from one centralized and secure website -- no downloads required
  • archaic and inefficient methods
  • a practice that wastes approximately $5 billion a year in manpower and operations costs
  • chance for a mismanaged seating chart to ruin the entire event
  • Event hosts can let their venue and event manager know they are using AllSeated.com so they can join in
  • Optimized for desktop, laptop and all iOS and Android tablets, everyone involved in planning the event has access to the service from anywhere, at anytime
  • Guest lists can be created in minutes as the tool allows hosts to import guests from social networks and email accounts.
  • An event is all about the glamour, best food and best music so it's great that we no longer have to give our customers a piece of paper for the layout but can offer them a state-of-the-art solution that will save an incredible amount of time, money and eliminate a lot of stress
  • AllSeated.com is an easy-to-use cloud-based event planning tool for venues, event planners, vendors and event hosts to seamlessly collaborate on the creation, updating and implementation of floor plans, seating charts and guests lists
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    In the fast paced and often stressful world of event planning, a new innovative planning tool has been released that allows customers, vendors and anyone else the opportunity to see event layouts, menus, specifications and make notes on the event from either a desktop, laptop or even an android device. The event planning tool is called AllSeated.com and is completely cloud based which eliminates the use of the much antiquated way of writing everything down or showing a photocopy of a layout. Allseated.com also utilizes social media and to sync guest lists making it even faster for the client. With AllSeated.com, the hassle of having to book an event is eliminated and the customer can feel more at ease with their event on hand and the event manager can also have a much less stressful experience.
Alyssa Westmeyer

Hotel technology trends that are changing how hotels do business - 1 views

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

  • I set my luggage on the bathroom's tile floor and head to the bed for a thorough bug check.
  • Next, I go to the thermostat and reset it to a higher, energy-efficient number.
  • Finally, I take a look at the room's layout: Is it maneuverable? Are desks/dressers/closets easy to access and use? And last, but of utmost importance, what's the evacuation route?
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  • we think that there's no better place than the NFMT Vegas Conference & Expo to discuss just how hospitality facilities can demonstrate best practices for all buildings in sustainability, energy efficiency, occupant safety and ADA compliance.
  • For the first time, this year's conference will feature a track dedicated to hospitality and provide perspectives from some of the market's most knowledgeable sources.
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        This article is a kind of blog, written by a traveler who formed by years of working in the facility management field. She described her ritual when she checked in a hotel room. She mentioned the National Facilities Management & Technology Vegas Conference & Expo and discussed just how hospitality facilities can demonstrate best practices for all buildings in sustainability, energy efficiency, occupant safety and ADA compliance.       Nowadays, more and more hotels try to address the energy efficiency initiatives. And they also know the importance of controlling the operational costs.     The technological facilities can highlight some key innovations and solutions for the entire facility management marketplace.
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    The article tracks the author's journey to hotels and meetings, in order to provide information to hotel facility managers. The author saw some facilities in hotels, including the bathrooms, living rooms, and layout and so on. The author thought the facility manager should pay attention to the room layout; namely is it maneuverable? Are some desks or closets easy to access and use? Moreover, the author mentioned the sustainability. Nowadays, sustainability is important in hospitality industry. The managers should be responsible to have environmentally friendly facilities. Another physical plant concern is the ADA. Hotel facility managers should also pay attention to the ADA.
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    "have knocked $5 million in operational costs off the annual budget"
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    This article shows us some advanced facility and technology in hotels in Las Vegas. People have Many people would like pay attention to the physical plant. The author works in the facility management, he habit to check the floor, bed, energy-efficient equipment, and so on. The NFMT Vegas Conference & Expo, with best practices for all buildings in sustainability, energy efficiency, occupant safety and ADA compliance, which impresses the author a lot. The vice president of HEI Hotels and Resorts addressed "Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Hotels" as important goal. In the past three years, they have made 5 million in costs off, and also, there is a must-attend presentation on bedbugs. They won the 2012 U.S. EPA's Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award. The president discussed the impact of the ADA Final Regs on the hospitality industry. Some information about requirements, hospitality-specific concerns. The author desired to see the latest development in hospitality. He impressed the effects of key innovations and solutions for the facility management marketplace.
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How CMMS Asset Management is helping the Hospitality Industry | By Lindsey Walker - Hos... - 1 views

  • As a hotel maintenance manager, you should always be on the lookout for any glitches that can lower customer satisfaction levels.
  • Efficient management of assets is only possible if you understand precisely the layout of the hotel in terms of the location of your equipment.
  • One of the major pitfalls in the hospitality industry is delays in responding to work orders.
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  • With mobile CMMS, it is easier to track any volume of maintenance requests and this is done in real-time.
  • The preventive maintenance software helps you keep up with pending maintenance to reduce breakdown and avert emergencies.
  • The more maintenance requests you have the more important scheduling and planning becomes.
  • CMMS in the hospitality industry lowers operational costs by reducing breakdowns.
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    This article discusses the importance of the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for the hotels. In the hospitality industry, the emphasis is made on the customer satisfaction. Thus, every issue including proper, thorough and timely maintenance is extremely important in making a guest happy. The maintenance manager may experience a large workload. The CMMS is intended to help in organizing the work and keeping it done fast and efficiently. Here are some functions of the CMMS. The assets are easily tracked with the detailed reports of the layouts, scheduled or completed repairs, etc. The guests' requests are responded faster as they are sent directly to the person in charge of the particular situation. It also provides effective scheduling procedures so that every request would be reacted in the best possible way. CMMS also schedules preventive maintenance for the most appropriate time. Regular preventive maintenance would save money on emergency repair. Thus, as the physical plant in the hotels becomes more complex the maintenance issues are getting more difficult to manage. The CMMS is able to assist the management in maintaining the facility in a way that will be satisfying to the customer.
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SPG Hotels Sustainability Programs | Marriott Corporate Responsibility - 0 views

  • Make a Green Choice (MAGC) Make a Green Choice (MAGC) is our guest-facing sustainability and loyalty program in which our guests can choose to help reduce our environmental footprint. Any guest at a participating SPG hotel can Make a Green Choice by forgoing full housekeeping for up to three days in a row (excluding their check-out day). For each night a guest opts into MAGC, they receive 250-500 Starpoints or a $5/5€ Food & Beverage voucher, while helping to reduce the use of water, energy and chemicals. Sustainable Food & Beverage We aim to integrate leading sustainable and social practices and principles into our core Food & Beverage strategy and operations. We are working to reduce the negative impacts of our business while supporting locally sourced ingredients and their suppliers. View Sustainable Food & Beverage Policy (PDF) Sustainable Meeting Practices (SMP) Sustainable Meeting Practices (SMP) includes a globally aligned collection of initiatives that integrate environmental and social concerns into the meeting process. This includes a Meeting Impact Report that calculates the carbon footprint of a customer’s meeting, tracks the sustainable practices incorporated during the event, and provides the ability to offset the meeting’s carbon footprint.
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    Sustainability strategies are being imposed in hotel chains and one program that I am familiar with is the MAGC in which starwood properties participated in. They have the guidelins to be on brand with these sustainability programs which is both beneficial to our guests loyalty and help sustain on what is left in nature. It has been shown in this topic the different programs that involves every department. The MAGC being introduced or offered to guests upon check-in is a good way to let our guests know that we truly cares and value our environment. And email receipt is also recommended. The SMP is for company or meeting planners with the recommendation of going paperless and go digital and still be efficient and effective. This is also to prevent the property and participants in making unnecessary wastes.
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CES panel to explore power of artificial intelligence | - 0 views

  • Guests will notice how AI technology can enhance their hotel stays and experiences on the casino floor.
  • Guests can text Ivy, powered by Go Moment, for food or entertainment recommendations, dinner reservations, housekeeping requests, or ask common questions like Wi-Fi passwords and pool hours.
  • companies like Konami and Scientific Games have developed AI technology for slot machines. It incorporates facial recognition capabilities to identify who is playing their games, and tai
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  • Crowd-tracking technology can also help a casino optimize its floor layout based on traffic flows and which products are used more than others
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    The article focuses on how artificial intelligence will shape the casino and hotel industry in Las Vegas and beyond. AI currently used at all but one Caesars Entertainment Inc. properties in Las Vegas is called IVY. This virtual concierge is able to answer a multitude of questions that front desk would be called for which reduces call volume and lines at the front desk. On the casino floor Konami and Scientific games have AI technology with facial recognition for slot machines that provide personalized service, user login, and gambling recommendations. The article also discusses how crowd tracking technology and in security helps with the floor layout and what guests are on the floor. As stated many of the security features may be in place now.
jwilc019

Hospitality Industry Turns to Tech to Lure Guests Back - WSJ - 2 views

  • At RLH, “We’ve prioritized anything that has to do with automation,” Mr. Edwards said.
  • A key on your phone, voice-activated digital assistants that can order fresh towels, electrostatic sprayers—hotels are piling on tech workarounds to keep guests safe from Covid-19
  • U.S. hotel companies are doubling down on automation and fast-tracking technologies such as digital room keys and voice-activated digital assistants to minimize contact between guests and hotel staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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  • any recovery could depend on how safe guests feel.
  • Guests can use the AI-based devices to control the lighting and operate the television, while avoiding touching light switches and remote controls.
  • “The reality is the pandemic has impacted all of our staffing levels and budgets and forecasts,” said John Edwards, chief information officer at the Denver-based company, which is also known as Red Lion Hotels Corp.
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    This article focuses on the ways AI and automation can help the hospitality industry get back on track by helping guests to feel safe while they travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. By using different software guests can have a contactless check-in, request digital room keys, use AI based devices to control lighting/TV and/or make housekeeping/front desk requests, and housekeeping can use electrostatic sprayers to help mitigate the chances of guests contracting or spreading COVID. It notes the losses in revenue and occupancy by several major hotelier groups, especially some Las Vegas properties, as well the high number of furloughed employees that COVID has caused while showcasing ways that hotel groups can help get back on track by easing the fears of guests. It offers data to show that through these technologies, guests are returning because the feel their safety concerns have been addressed. comment by Jwilc019 " https://diigo.com/0ica77
Jing Huang

Hotel eMarketing and Internet 'e'volution - Creating an Online Culture at Hotels | Youn... - 0 views

  • Articles and Reviews Videos Education and Training News Email Alerts Feedback The Cast About Us Hotel Game Archives Hotel eMarketing and Internet ‘e’volution – Creating an Online Culture at Hotels Posted by JJ on Thursday, March 20, 2008 · 1 Comment  Are you a hotel eMarketer looking for ways to better communicate, educate and develop the role at your property/ies? This article explores some of the issues surrounding these efforts, complemented by a dose of perspective and a generous helping of best practices, all garnished, hopefully, by your own ideas and experiences. By Jitendra Jain
  • Impact and Perspective: According to the popular statistics site, internetworldstats.com, at the end of 2007, we had 1 in 5 people on the planet already connected to the Internet…and this number is growing fast. While 80% of the world waits to jump onto the bandwagon, the 20% who’re already on it are struggling to hold on for dear life. The Internet is to business today what electricity is to industry and good living…without it there would be chaos! That puts a little perspective on just how reliant we’ve become on this relatively new platform…but also how much we stand to gain from it in terms of breaking down communication, transaction and education barriers. And the pace of development and the evolving uses of the Internet have been dizzying to say the least. Marketers…and your average Internet Joe have been forced to constantly re-learn and evolve.
  • So the future of e-commerce in the hospitality industry is guaranteed to be a bright one. And the savvy hotel emarketer has a lot to gain, including room to grow, experiment and “wow” (from SEO to SEM, blogging to social networking, there’s plenty to keep the eager hotel eMarketer busy experimenting). But what about those in the industry just climbing on-board, especially employees in hotel operations and those struggling to make sense of the opportunities and challenges presented by the Internet? What can hotel eMarketers do to ensure interest and support at hotels? How do you create a culture of understanding and mutual growth?
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  • at the end of 2007, we had 1 in 5 people on the planet already connected to the Internet…and this number is growing fast.
  • E-commerce and e-marketing are just starting to make a mark in the industry
  • the future of e-commerce in the hospitality industry is guaranteed to be a bright one.
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    ARTICLE SUMMARY Introduction and evolution of Internet has revolutionized the way hotel operators and business in general approach daily activities and strategic planning. Internet is to modern business what electricity was to the industrial revolution. Internet has become a very important tool in generating revenues, lowering costs, increasing productivity, and increasing online visibility and therefore hotel and tourism operators need to utilize this tool to compete and be successful. The future of eMarketing in hospitality and tourism industries is bright and will serve the industry well for many years to come.
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    ARTICLE SUMMARY Introduction and evolution of Internet has revolutionized the way hotel operators and business in general approach daily activities and strategic planning. Internet is to modern business what electricity was to the industrial revolution. Internet has become a very important tool in generating revenues, lowering costs, increasing productivity, and increasing online visibility and therefore hotel and tourism operators need to utilize this tool to compete and be successful. The future of eMarketing in hospitality and tourism industries is bright and will serve the industry well for many years to come.
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    This article talks about e-marketing and how it is going to take over the industry. It mentions that the number of people on the interent is increasing and rapidly. E-marketing need to "create interesst, excitement and buy-ins at their hotels". Now with social media, e-marketing is becoming more accessible. "The level of emphasis and extent of experimentation varies greatly by hotel group and location, but growing importance, both for generating revenues, lower costs adn online visibility, is indisputable".
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    Are you a hotel eMarketer looking for ways to better communicate, educate and develop the role at your property/ies? This article explores some of the issues surrounding these efforts, complemented by a dose of perspective and a generous helping of best practices, all garnished, hopefully, by your own ideas and experiences. By Jitendra Jain
wenzheng guo

KFC Reduces Waste and Maximizes Quality by Automating Oil Management | News | Hospitali... - 1 views

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  • The RTI Total Oil Management® (TOM) solution eliminates the often messy and time-consuming process of manually handling oil, while maximizing food quality and bottom line.
  • Eliminating the “grease shuttle” removes a kitchen safety hazard.
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  • The RTI web-based TOM portal provides operators with at-a-glance, real-time visibility via reports showing store-level activities like oil usage statistics, shortening quantities, oil quality, and filtration data.
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      When I worked in Shanghai, people used to work in Mcdonalds told me they change oil Five day a time. I wonder wheather this technology will implement in China.
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    the new technology for the fast food restaurant to monitor its oil condition to make sure the quality of the oil and provide the healthy choice for the guests to buy it. it is real useful, but i doubt it will costy and may not be apply easily even though it is a good idea for healthy food. 
Carolina Villa

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

  • A processor performs all the necessary calculations and actions so that all other additional hardware and software can operate.
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  • an integration of software and hardware provides us what we now call today the modern computer!
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  • Both software and hardware are needed for any type of system to exist, period!
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  • A motherboard
  • A motherboard allows all hardware components of a computer to connect and interact with each other.
  • Processor
  • A processor performs all the necessary calculations and actions so that all other additional hardware and software can operate.
  • RAM is necessary for any computer to operate and provides the processor with the necessity sized chunks of data it needs to operate.
  • This is a hardware device that stores all the software and personal files you need as well as most importantly the operating system.
  • Software is what allows any device to operate whether it be a computer or any other sort of electronic device.
  • The operating system allows the user to interact with the computer as well as provide instructions for your computer to follow. Hardware can't exist without software, and without no software hardware would not not operate.
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    The integration of software and Hardware is what makes any type of system function. A computer system has various hardware components. The motherboard, which allows all hardware components to connect and interact with each other. The Processor, performs all calculations and actions. Ram, provides the processor with data. And finally the hard drive, which stores all the software and personal data. On the other hand, the software is what allows any device(computer or electronic device) to operate. In the case of a computer it requires an operating system to function.Windows and Linux are two forms of operating systems. Hardware can't exist without software or viceversa.
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SocialTables, A Collaborative Event-Planning Service, Raises $8 Million Series A | Tech... - 0 views

  • SocialTables now has 2,500 customers and 30,000 users. Two-thirds of those are venue owners including the Hyatt Hotel Corporation and Caesar’s Entertainment, and one-third are party planners.
  • “SocialTables is a hospitality SaaS company,”
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    SocialTables is one of the latest and most successful hospitality start-ups. It is essentially a hospitality SaaS. It was founded by Dan Berger, an event-planner turned programmer. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington D.C., one of the premier corporate hospitality locations in the US, the start-up has recently raised $8 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, and followed by Thayer Ventures. This funding adds to the previous $1.6 million the company raised, which helped them streamline their event planning tools. According to its website, SocialTables is a cloud-based solution that offers event diagramming, seating, and check-in tools for event planners. The software can make room layouts that event planners can use to show clients, compose detailed seating charts and arrangements, and it offers a fast check-in app. All of this is done on a colorful, intuitive, cloud-based site with mobile integration. In two years, SocialTables has grown considerably. It has over 2,500 customers and 30,000 users. Additionally, two-thirds of its customer base is actually composed of venue-owners, including major corporations like Hyatt Hotels and Caesar's Entertainment. Academic institutions like Harvard Business School and The Ohio State University also subscribe to SocialTables. Additionally, one-third of its customers are private party planners. SocialTables is becoming an affordable, customizable, tech-progressive solution for event planners of all levels. Industry leaders like Hyatt and Caesar's already subscribe to its services. In the future, I think that the start-up should focus on increasing its ability to provide affordable and capable solutions for private event planners, particularly in the wedding category. While that is an extremely competitive and saturated market, SocialTables could provide an industry-leading software solution and use its credibility to entice private planners into its cloud-based ecosystem.
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Why you should consider Self Order Kiosk for your Restaurant - 0 views

  • Why you should consider Self Order Kiosks for your Restaurant
  • &nbsp;Self Order Kiosks are typically considered to be touchscreen computers that allow customers to enter an order into the computer on their own.
  • The increase in minimum wage is reaching an inflection point at which the cost to invest in solutions like Self Order&nbsp;Kiosks might cost less overall than investing in POS and employees to operate them.
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  • However, there has been steady growth in the demand for Self Order Kiosks in the Fast Casual, Restaurant and Fast Food industries. &nbsp;These days businesses are much more aware of the benefits of technology. &nbsp;There is a lot of proven data that the right technology can boost the growth and productivity of a business. &nbsp;Restaurants that are able leverage the latest technology trends can often have the largest technological advantage in the market.&nbsp;
  • The Restaurant and Fast Food industry has changed a lot in the last 10 years and the competition and ability to differentiate has become increasingly more difficult. &nbsp;We’re seeing a lot of overcrowding in many spaces. &nbsp;Much like Retail stores casual dining restaurants are experiencing similar store closings due to overcrowding.
  • As time changes&nbsp;so do the generations of adults. &nbsp;This means as baby boomers get older the next generation of people will be the majority of customers. &nbsp;These days it’s not hard to see that almost every brand is looking to cater to the next generation of consumers. &nbsp;It’s also no secret that the millennial generation and every generation after is much more technology aware and savvy.
  • Lower Overhead Improve Customer Experience and Retention Improve Efficiency Improve Growth Increase Revenue
  • Self Order Kiosk orders are typically submitted more accurately because there is no translation required from customer to cashier. It’s been proven that customers are happier with order consistency when entering orders on their own. &nbsp;Happy customers often translate into repeat customers.
  • elf Order Kiosks can consistently provide better upselling and suggestive selling. &nbsp;The more advanced&nbsp;kiosk technologies can provide upsells and suggestions based on the user that is ordering.
  • Kiosks can free up valuable human resources to do what humans do better than any kiosk could: greeting customers, offering assistance, bringing their food to the table, offering suggestions, and asking about their experience.
  • Many millennial customers will often choose a Self Service&nbsp;Kiosk option and if the kiosk is designed well, they will have a good ordering experience because the order entry was fast and easy. &nbsp;A good kiosk interface can allow the customer to expect an accurate order every time.
  • Self Order Kiosks sound great! So then why has adoption been so poor?
  • Fragmentation Most of the Self Order Kiosks that are available today are not made for your Point of Sale system. &nbsp;So there isn’t always a kiosk solution available.
  • Limited&nbsp;Customization Most Self Order Kiosks can be customized but the customization is often limited. &nbsp;The ability to change the workflow, menu layout, and user experience tend to be limited. &nbsp;These kiosks often have a standardized layout. &nbsp;Most Self Order Kiosks do not allow you to change the orientation of the screen from portrait to landscape or vice versa.
  • Cost Self Order Kiosks definitely come with initial and on-going costs. &nbsp;As with all things you get what you pay for. &nbsp;The lower cost kiosks provide limited flexibility and may do a poor job of representing your brand. &nbsp;The cheaper kiosk hardware is often not commercial grade and not nearly as rugged/tamper resistant as higher end options. &nbsp;Cheaper solutions may be cost less up front but it limits your capabilities and the type of self service you’re offering your customers.
  • The high end kiosks built with custom enclosures and hardware are much more expensive. &nbsp;However they can deliver the true branded experience. &nbsp;As with all custom built equipment, it always has a higher initial cost and often come with a higher installation and setup cost. High end kiosk software is often custom developed.
  • Management Kiosks like all technologies, require management. &nbsp;Maintenance, repairs, upgrades, security, and upkeep can increase the overhead of owning and operating Self Order Kiosks. Another issue that can arise from Kiosks is vandalism and this issue can add costs to manageability.
  • Poor Customer Experience Customers may become impatient or frustrated if the kiosks are not working, are laggy, or the interface is too complex to order or pay. &nbsp;When something goes wrong customers may have&nbsp;to ask for assistance which can take up additional time.
  • Employee Sabotage Employees can see Kiosks as a threat to their job security and can&nbsp;make the experience difficult to adopt. &nbsp;Sometimes Servers may believe that they are getting smaller tips because the customers are using self service kiosks.
agarc521

Online Marketing Strategy for Hotel, Tourism & Accommodation Businesses - 1 views

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    This article pertains more to small accommodations providers, boutiques, and small private hotels. This article provides information on how to increase the traffic follow on websites for these particular entities. The article emphasis how photograph and the outline of a website can effect the response of the consumer viewing. It provides points that would enhance the layout of a website, and how to in-trig the consumer to view and book directly on a businesses site. Third parties are mentioned if direct contact can not be accessed from the businesses site, which comes with a cost for convenience. This article implements the various resources available to small business in order to enhance their websites and web searches. I would highly recommend this article to be read by those who are just starting with online marketing or would want to increase their customer viewing.
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    I find very interesting this article as well some of the point you mentioned really made sense in terms of marketing. Pictures are huge , huge tool for marketing. Often lodging firms failed to realize how much is important for the prospective customer to has good pictures and not deceiving ones. You want to picture the reality of your business , of course you make it look the best but it needs to be in concordance with the reality as well.
jeanique13

Why Hotel Developers Are Turning To Event Professionals To Design Their Spaces From The... - 0 views

  • event management experts are more qualified than anyone from the hospitality industry to work hand-in-hand with your design and architectural teams and build an event space that matches your event objectives, as well as your event brand identity.
  • gain, demonstrating the rapid growth and demand for standardization of the events industry as it applies to hospitality.
  • Just like the hotel hires quality assurance professionals for hospitality, hotels should begin budgeting for quality assurance professionals in the events sector to ensure their current spaces are up to code, or their future spaces will be built to acquire the maximum event-driven revenue.
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  • Hotel developers have recognized the need to create experiences within their hotel, resort or venue, meaning they are now redesigning the existing spaces within their restaurant, beachside, poolside or ballroom areas - specifically to cater towards events.
  • "As meeting and event planners, it is our responsibility to stay current with trends, whether it's colors, themes, décor elements, culinary creations or technology,"
  • An event management professional has a comprehensive view of all these event components, and more, necessary not only for proper event execution, but from the perspective of the client's needs.
  • As the orchestrater of all event vendors and the clients, event management professionals ensure transparent and consistent flow of information from hotel to vendor, vendor to vendor, vendor to client, client to guest, etc. Therefore, they understand the event from the holistic perspective of all the different parties involved, the pain points of each of the different elements from their perspective, and the solutions and preventative measures needed.
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    companies and people are wanting more evolved events design and decor and technology being apart of it. A dimly lit ballroom just isnt cutting it anymore. Event Managers are in high demand to work with hotels to create a space that can host all kinds of events in one venue.
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    As the need for event planning rising more and more over the years Hotel developers are assuring the need to hire event planners to help boost their sales and awareness for their property by redesigning and maintain their current areas. This allows many hotel owners to help create memories while leaving a great taste on the guest who requested the venue. he job of event planners are very critical because they go through every detail and trends to gather ideas for the clients. They have to keep in contact with property for any changes or layout to ensure it meets to clients needs.
abroo041

Must-Know Event Technology Trends for 2020 | Social Tables - 3 views

  • In addition to speeding up registration time, incorporating RFID technology into events will help with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, thereby making it easier for planners to target what worked during their event and what didn’t.
  • Though event apps are admittedly helpful, they now have a new hurdle to face. Producing an application to be used for one event is costly, time consuming, and inefficient, as users must learn how to interact with the app for each new event attended. Phone storage space is very important to consumers. Many are hesitant to download an application that they will only use once. Thus, event apps that can continue to deliver value to customers beyond the date of the event itself, are going to become a huge trend.
  • RFID also has the potential to allow attendees to become more engaged with the event across various social platforms.
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  • Menu options, travel directions, appointment updates, facial recognition software and contact information are just the beginning of the very real ways that event planners will soon be able to use wearable tech.
  • Event technology trends aside, the number one thing for any event professional to remember, is to let your tools work for you, rather than the other way around. The purpose of implementing advanced technology is to make your life, and the life of those whom you plan events for, as easy as possible.
  • 5G will also make it more feasible to incorporate the cutting-edge into event experiences.
  • Projection mapping is the act of creating an augmented reality experience with the help of projectors.
  • this visual technology proves to be an efficient and cost effective way to create optical illusions in nearly every location.
  • event technology adoption can increase attendance by 20%, increase productivity by 27%, and decrease costs by as much as 30%.
  • branded apps provide limitless opportunities to interact with consumers right on their own phones
  • Apps can be customized to appear as if they were created specifically for events or stays, while offering functionality that serves to enhance and personalize the attendee experience.
  • Planners can utilize branded multi-use apps to connect with attendees and engage them on a variety of levels before, during, and after the occasion.
  • Event spaces can create customized apps to enhance experiences and share things like helpful facts, historical tidbits, and even the personalities of their unique employees,
  • Because they’re often cloud-based, these programs also provide accurate, customizable, and collaborative project planning that’s accessible by all managing parties
  • With event diagramming software, both event planners and venues are able to map everything out visually
  • provides helpful tools like drag-and-drop diagramming, 3D walkthroughs, and seating software on a single platform.
  • Hotels especially can use apps in this way, allowing guests to control their rooms from their phones and even communicate with chatbots to find nearby attractions.
  • Projection mapping5GBranded multi-use appsEvent diagramming
  • It also opens up new possibilities for app developers to push the boundaries of current event tech trends
    • abroo041
       
      The world of technology is advancing every day. As technology grows and advances, so does its use in the events industry. This blog post discusses some of the technological advances that have made their debut in the events industry and how they can improve an event, how they help the event planner and venue, and even shows us examples of how they are used in real life. It gives statistics on how these technologies have benefit events. For example, when the blog post speaks about gamification, it mentions that "gamified events see a 44 percent increase in engagement". The post is not only suggesting to us that adding gamification is a good idea for future events, but it shows us how well gamification works.
  • Knowing event technology trends—and adopting the most valuable ones—gives planners and venues the competitive advantage
  • Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent.&nbsp;
  • Each match automates personalized actions, such as printing a badge with the attendees name, sending an email with a scannable lunch voucher, and finalizing a swag bag for their ticket-tier (no sense creating swag bags for no-shows).
  • The technology speeds event check-ins, improves security, and helps businesses at tradeshows collect more valuable leads by tracking attendee visits to booths.
  • can also use facial recognition to watch for crowd flow bottlenecks and collect session attendance data so you know what worked—and what didn’t.
  • The ability to support advanced tech like facial recognition makes venues more attractive to corporate planners. The technology also allows automation at certain access points, which means lower manpower requirements and lower costs.&nbsp;
  • Properly integrated apps add value to events, providing attendees with more opportunities for networking, interaction, and engagement with peers, speakers, and exhibitors.
  • Offering tech to support projection mapping provides bang for the buck. There’s no need to physically construct or deconstruct any part of your exhibit hall to add this fun, popular technology to your toolbox and draw more events.&nbsp;
  • This visual technology is an efficient, cost-effective way to create optical illusions on anything—from cars to landmarks to stages.
  • With tradeshow or conference maps, speaker bios, and schedules in the event app, there’s no need for bulky information packets. Push notifications in the apps help keep attendees informed and on schedule. Planners can also use apps to personalize the event agenda through live polling and attract event sponsors with the option of targeted attendee surveys.&nbsp;&nbsp;
  • Event spaces can create customized apps to share helpful info like maps, historical tidbits, and even the personalities of their unique employees
  • Easy-to-use 3D event diagramming software provides accurate, customizable, collaborative project planning regardless of venue design or size.
  • Give clients peace of mind and leave nothing to chance on the big dayUpload a floor plan to work with, so you know the diagram is to scaleTake clients and stakeholders on 3D ‘fly throughs’ to clarify your visionPlan seating charts and manage attendees’ meal choices or other preferencesHelp staff easily identify and accommodate VIPs and guests with special requests
  • Sales reps can collaborate with planners in real time, share variations on the event proposal, and visually portray upsells.
  • Attendees can use this tech to follow slide presentations, participate with quizzes and polls, take notes, and engage in text-based Q&amp;A. They can also view graphs, tables, videos, and other content; and follow website and social media links.&nbsp;
  • Any speaker can keep an audience attentive and engaged with this technology, leading to good reviews and a successful event.
  • Supporting second screen tech for presentations is much less expensive than making physical upgrades that aren’t in the budget.&nbsp;
  • This data underscores the importance of social media sentiment analysis in monitoring your brand and messaging, keeping an eye on competitors, and making improvements to services during and after events.
  • Tracking attendee activity on social media during an event provides actionable data to help you make adjustments in real-time
  • Replenishing food and beveragesEasing show floor bottlenecksDriving session attendanceAddressing technology issues (mobile apps, Wi-Fi, or audio/visual)
  • Venues can social media sentiment to promote popular services and learn where there’s room for improvement:
  • Wristbands and smart badges using near-field communication (NFC) chips keep disruptions and lines to a minimum, thereby increasing attendee productivity and engagement.
  • Access different event areasExchange information with peersReceive exhibitor marketing materialMake cashless purchases
  • Wearable tech helps you speed-up check-in, control access, and monitor attendee behavior with less staffing. It also improves ROI for exhibitors, who can drive attendees wearing the tech to visit a booth of interest based on an individual’s profile.
  • On-site staff can use real-time data to learn when they need to offer overflow rooms or investigate security breaches, such as non-VIP guests in restricted areas.&nbsp;
  • Indoor wayfinding helps attendees navigate exhibit halls with ease,
  • gather useful attendee behavioral data, send leads to sales team members in real-time, and build attendee profiles to send targeted messaging
  • You can also incorporate proximity advertising options as a value-add for exhibitors and sponsor
  • Post-event, you can utilize IPS data to see where attendees spent their time visiting booths and attending presentations.
  • Adding hotel bars, restaurants, spas, gift shops, and other amenities to the location map can help drive additional revenue during events while improving the attendee experience
  • store attendee admission information on their person, helping to detect fraud and streamline access
  • Attendees can review their travels throughout a tradeshow and see who they interacted with, while exhibitors are notified in real-time when sought-after prospects come into their booth.
  • Planners can generate pop-up directions for attendees based on their location at an event instead of investing in producing/shipping/replacing physical signage
  • validates your event and highlights improvement opportunities by tracking session popularity, length of attendee visits to exhibitor booths, and strong tradeshow traffic.&nbsp;&nbsp;
  • RFID and beacon technology helps security and general event staff do their job better in real-time, which is essential for building trust and streamlining crowded events
  • event planners are turning to venue sourcing platforms to connect with the perfect site for their particular event.
  • discover detailed venue layouts, capacity ranges, and on-site services
  • Venue platforms offer exceptional ROI and generate more leads through improved discoverability.
  • Convey elements that make your venue uniqueShowcase your event spaces visually with accurate floor plans, 3D diagrams, quality photos, and videosLeverage the success of past events with testimonials and social media accolades
  • artificial intelligence (AI) tech is using badge scans, social media info, and other behavioral data to match attendees with people they should meet or seminars they may want to attend.&nbsp;
  • Instead of taking-up significant time pre-event and on-site manually recommending seminars, exhibitors, and sponsors to attendees, AI can do it for you—even in real-time—based on their profiles and preferences captured during registration.&nbsp;
  • it requires transparency and advance notice about how you may use data submitted by attendees.&nbsp;
  • Attendees entering the geofenced area triggers predetermined actions, such as event check-in, push notifications, or advertising related to the event.&nbsp;
  • Planners can sell geofencing to exhibitors and sponsors to reach attendees at events, or even promote their event on attendee devices at a competing event under a separate geofence. You can also provide attendees with a better experience via seamless registration and check-in, along with automatic app downloads as soon as they walk on-site.
  • provides analytics, both post-event and in real-time to help you better understand things like the duration of an attendee’s time at an event and overall peak attendance.&nbsp;
  • Hotels can serve ads promoting their brand, facility, and services to attendees at events
  • once a prospect visits an event website, ads for that event will appear on any subsequent websites the prospect visits, in the form of website banner ads, search engine results, and pop-up or push ads on mobile apps.&nbsp;
  • Event marketing teams should develop relevant and creative ads with clearly visible event dates to convince prospects who have visited an event website, but haven’t yet registered
  • venues can use it to generate return visits from event planners
  • retarget attendees during events with offers for in-house services like food and beverage, spa, and discounts on extending their stay.
  • Gameplay creates an immersive attendee experience, while generating leads and booth visits for exhibitors via quizzes, scavenger hunts, and trivia on mobile apps.
  • Gameplay fosters a sense of common purpose; creates an environment of collaboration and trust; facilitates easier communication; and boosts attendee confidence. You can also gather information about attendee engagement and interests via game choices.
  • Promoting the use of gameplay on-site showcases a venue to organizations looking for facilities supporting team building exercises as well as immersive attendee experiences.
  • Event technology is a term used to describe all of the digital tools and software used in the events industry. Everything from check in &amp; registration, to diagramming, to social media tools, and more can be considered event technology.
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    RFID, event applications, wearable technology, virtual reality, and social media are upcoming popular uses for event planners. With RFID event planners are able to keep better track of the guests attending the event as well as keeping them more involved. I first heard of this a few months ago when attending an event and it described that a chip with RFID was placed inside the wristband-type ticket. For me, the most interesting thing is the wearable technology! Imagine an event where you can have directions given to you or a layout of the event right on your wrist! Also, the watch can notify you of events happening within an event or you can see order your food or see the menu. To know that soon enough it will be a norm for everyone to have some type of wearable technology and that event planners can truly get the guests involved through this use is exciting.
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    This article discusses five major event technology trends. The first is RFID, which can assist in registration time but even more important is being used to gather both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. This kind of data acquisition is great because it allows for planners to analysis, study and understand what worked and didn't work for their events. The second is multi-use apps. These apps allow the event to incorporate important aspects like activities, scheduled break down, and speaker info all at once. Additionally these apps allow attendees to socialize with other participants, and expand their network. The other technologies are some that can definitely change the industry once they are fully integrated. These include: wearable technology, virtual reality, and social media.
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    Nowadays the event planning becomes more and more popular. With the development of event planning, we have 5 event technology trends shaping the future of event planning. The first on is RFID-radio frequency identification. In addition to speeding up registration time, incorporating RFID technology into events will help with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, thereby making it easier for planners to target what worked during their event and what didn't. In this way, it will be easier to foster repeat attendees. The second one is multi-use apps. It's easy to use apps to solve problems. event apps that can continue to deliver value to customers beyond the date of the event itself are going to become a huge trend. The third one is wearable technology. Like google glasses should be a trend in the future. Facial recognition and contact information make the event planning more easier. The fourth one is VR. VR is a great way to up attendee engagement during events. The last one is social media. Social media will be a really important trend. Social media is more than likely the way that investors and sponsors will advertise your event.
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    This article introduces four new advances to technology that help ease the process of event planning. Projection mapping, 5G, Branded multi-use apps, and event diagramming.
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    This article shares the technology innovation with meeting/convention operations and how these technology help offer better guest satisfaction.
mmilian

1 Hotels makes its Asia debut with a huge eco-luxury resort at Haitang Bay - 2 views

  • If your preferred holiday destination is somewhere in Europe or Southeast Asia, you could be forgiven for not having heard of 1 Hotels. Launched in 2015 with two properties in Miami and New York, it has since become a fixture among eco-conscious travellers across
  • In the mould of brands like The Sukhothai or Six Senses, the newly opened 1 Hotels Haitang Bay proposes a vision of luxury accommodation that is big on environmental and cultural sustainability. The property “draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of [Hainan Island]”, going beyond the now rather typical shtick of filtered water and fewer linen changes to give guests a tangible eco-conscious experience.
  • just some of the culinary destinations guests are invited to sample; all making use of the an off-site organic farm that supplies the hotel with Hainan’s best seasonal produce.
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    An article about an Eco Friendly luxury hotel. Its nice to see a company that focuses on green initiatives in their entire property, not just in the lobby, or in the public areas. The property in Miami Beach is amazing.
kenziemoody

Safe Meetings and Events: Your COVID-19 Playbook | Cvent Blog - 1 views

  • l become expected&nbsp;for&nbsp;venues to be equipped with thermal scanning,
  • showing symptoms and can be immediately quarantined
  • a security measure expected by planners and attendees
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  • have virtual&nbsp;or hybrid alternatives&nbsp;as a replacement
  • thermal cameras at entry points
  • Event Diagramming tools&nbsp;to ensure you&nbsp;adhere to those guidelines
  • hotels and venues play a key role in the recovery of the industry
  • deliver safe experiences for everyone involved.
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    Event planning and in-person meetings have been affected by COVID-19. Event planners and venues are taking major efforts to begin hosting in-person group functions again. To begin safe meetings again, industries have implemented increased levels of safety precautions. One of these steps industries are taking is thermal scanning. Thermal scanning is a product that gives an indication of COVID-19 symptoms. Venues are industries are expected to provide this service to stay ahead of the game. Hotels such as Wynn Las Vegas have implemented thermal cameras at entry points throughout the hotel. At my office, we have also added thermal cameras at entrances to the building. Majority of events have shifted virtually until there is a vaccine. Event diagramming tools can provide event planners with photo-realistic site tours in 3D. Event diagramming can also display to potential clients a diagram of thermal scanning stations, and social distancing floor signs. Event diagramming is a diagramming tool where you can update existing layouts. Overall, it can provide future clients with the satisfaction that events can deliver their vision while maintaining safety guidelines.
sanchezgema_

4 Options for Meetings & Events in the Wake of Coronavirus - 0 views

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    COVID-19 has affected the way in which we interact with one another. Although it is uncertain as to when we can begin to have planned events, there are four options this article suggests to have meetings and event. These options are to go on with the show (with some changes), take your in-person event online, postpone your event, or cancel your event. -Planners must consider the crowd density, venue layout, the number of participants, and the age of attendees when making critical safety decisions. -Communication is key in virtual events - changes should be communicated with attendees, speakers, exhibitors and other stakeholders. Address their concerns. -Encourage your speakers to spruce up their presentations to make them more interactive in virtual meetings. -Postponing your event allows planners to continue to sell tickets and build hype around the event, and thus is less costly than outright canceling your event. -If you postpone the event you may see a decrease in event attendance (keep in mind costs) and you may have difficulty keeping the same venue/time. -Event cancellation insurance is insurance that protects event expenses and revenues against the risk of unforeseen circumstances beyond the planner's control and generally includes, cancellation, relocation, postponement, or abandonment.
nixalexa

3 Reasons Why Hotels Should Invest in Augmented Reality | Hospitality Technology - 0 views

  • By the year 2025, the market size of augmented reality will reach $198 billion, and the hospitality industry is going to be one of the major players that helps AR reach this revenue goal.
  • Starwood, Marriot, and Holiday Inn are already making a difference in the industry by leveraging this technology.
  • Guests can see the virtual layout of the space they are thinking of booking and go on to view other amenities such as the pool, spa, restaurant and gym.
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  • For instance, a guest could point their smartphone in any direction within the hotel and get information on things such as maintenance issues, updates on housekeeping status, directions to the pool or spa, etc.
  • While wearing Google Glass, staff members have the ability to see important guest details: Is this a new or loyal customer? Do they have room preferences? Are they at the hotel for business or pleasure?
  • However, hotels could implement AR in the form of Google Glass to help with this issue.
  • However, did you know that AR technology was invented back in 1957? Obviously, it has taken the world a really long time to adopt and embrace it.&nbsp;But now, the world is ready to use this immersive technology, not just for gaming, but for business purposes too.
    • nixalexa
       
      The technology business is just growing and getting smarter as the years pass by. It has gotten to the point where most business require technology to run properly and do well, in Hospitality, technology is an investment. When hotels use robots, AIs or ARs they are investing in these devices to help their business and create a better experience for internal and external customers. When hotels or restaurants they need to be careful with certain technologies as robots might make a guest uncomfortable rather than intriguing them if a robot is part of their experience more than an actual person. Which falls into the concept of personal touch when speaking about the guest or customers experience. Like mentioned in the zoom meeting regardless of some individuals being uncomfortable or feeling like computers and robots are going to take over the world, these technologies are becoming the future because of their benefits that might not be given from one person, like a robot speaking over 5 languages (a quality many employees might not have) can help in an industry that is so international like Hospitality and Tourism.
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    The hospitality industry by the year 2025 is going to be a major player that could help AR reach its goal as a $198 billion sector. With this AR technology guest would have access to a virtual layout of the property they are booking and even the room they are staying in. With the aid of wearable technology like google glasses guest recognition could give staff important information about a guest checking in like if they are new or loyal customer and the preferences they may or may not have. AR could also be used by the guest on site to get directions within the hotel.
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