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DoorDash is testing in-app reservations | Restaurant Dive - 0 views

  • DoorDash is piloting in-app reservations, the platform confirmed to Restaurant Dive in an email on Tuesday
  • DoorDash customers, in zones where the feature is live, can select “Reservations” from the menu at the top of the app. DoorDash then displays ne
  • arby restaurants offering reservations. Once a user selects a restaurant, the app lists available reservation times. After selecting a time, the app shares a “Reservation Confirmed” message with directions to the restaurant and a note that the message has been sent in partnership with SevenRooms.
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  • “To evolve alongside merchant needs, we’re constantly testing innovations to identify new opportunities for partners to grow, in turn enhancing how consumers interact with their business.
  • DoorDash has been adding features to improve the value proposition of its platform for small restaurants, including a product dashboard that debuted in August. Reservations — a key tool for managing traffic at full-service restaurants, small units and independents — may give DoorDash a competitive edge over other third-party restaurant delivery services, which generally do not offer in-app reservations. 
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    DoorDash unveils that it is testing in-app reservations for local restaurants. It's emerging as a new restaurant technology in partnership with small local restaurants, DoorDash, and SevenRooms. This feature will give Doordash an edge over other food delivery services, while also supporting small restaurants.
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How the Cloud is Changing the Hospitality Industry | Virtasant - 0 views

  • With the hospitality sector bound to expand now that vaccinations are available, the travel industry has taken advantage of cloud apps to welcome the influx of travelers who will be worried about health and safety.
  • Hotels are likely to go fully contactless. They’re already beginning to depend on cloud apps for contactless check-ins and check-outs
  • Marriott International recently announced the debut of its contactless arrival kiosk pilot program. As part of their Commitment to Clean Initiative—an industry-wide project spearheaded by the American Hotel & Lodging Association—hotel guests will experience a fully contactless experience for safety reasons.
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  • A recent report from the Travel Technology Association said that 65% of travelers say they only feel safe staying at accommodations that have the latest technology
  • Many hotel operators have already taken the next step, using cloud apps to support check-in, housekeeping, sales, distribution, and data warehousing. Cloud technology avoids the upheaval often associated with IT replacement; it also eliminates the cost of upgrades
  • But how can independent hotels keep up with this massive upgrade system run by hotel chains? Some are partnering with these hotels like Magnuson Hotels in the UK with its Magnuson Cloud platform.
  • “Our view is that today, technology is the hospitality engine room and a key differentiator toward profitability for hotel owners.
  • “the Covid economy.”
  • “With our new platform, we can integrate with new business segments and offset high OTA commissions through an alternative suite of channels to drive a 52-week foundation of predictable revenue for any hotel.”
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    In the emerging "post-COVID-19 economy" hoteliers are having to make serious changes to current operations in order to make guests feel safe to travel again. The biggest tool in this is the reliance on cloud computing for a more contactless hotel experience. Hotels are now working directly with cloud computing companies to create seamless apps for the best hotel stay experience.
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