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Maria Zuniga

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  • For hotels, finding the right software fit is especially important, because without a suitable software solution, you’re wasting time and money—big things that take you away from your customers and keep you from providing a stellar guest experience.
  • Below, I’ve gathered the most popular hotel management software, specifically for smaller hotels.
  • Oracle also understands independent hotel needs, notably powering small hotels like the Ampersand Hotel in London’s South Kensington neighborhood.
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  • Oracle Hospitality’s OPERA Property is a comprehensive and scalable solution that comes in three levels (Premium, Standard, and Lite) and is also available for both cloud and installed deployment. Any property from boutique to chain hotels can make use of this popular solution.
  • InnQuest’s flagship roomMaster solution is for hotels of all sizes (great for flexibility if you see growth in your future), leading to their top three spot with 5,200 customers and managing more than 450,000 hotel rooms every day.
  • Charged for bookings processed through third party OTAs
  • Multi-Systems, Inc.’s CloudPM is fifth on this list with 5,800 customers in North America
  • This cloud-based property management solution has been around since 1990 and is great for hotels looking to keep costs down by bypassing the purchase of additional hardware.
  • RDP (Resort Data Processing) provides customized software for clients and says it can handle properties of any size, whether it be a small vacation rental or a huge resort.
  • For hotels, finding the right software fit is especially important, because without a suitable software solution, you’re wasting time and money—big things that take you away from your customers and keep you from providing a stellar guest experience.
  • Oracle Hospitality’s OPERA Property is a comprehensive and scalable solution that comes in three levels (Premium, Standard, and Lite) and is also available for both cloud and installed deployment. Any property from boutique to chain hotels can make use of this popular solution.
  • More than one million daily transactions in 104 countries happen across this hotel property management solution, resulting in 90,000 rooms managed across the globe. Ten years in the industry give eZee Frontdesk more than 4,700 customers and 70,500 users.
  • Because this solution was developed by long-time members of the hotel industry, you can be assured that roomMaster will satisfy all your needs out for a great hotel PMS.
  • This cloud-based property management solution has been around since 1990 and is great for hotels looking to keep costs down by bypassing the purchase of additional hardware.
  • Frontdesk Anywhere is based in the technology capital of Silicon Valley.
  • its special emphasis on helping small properties, even something as small as a timeshare, earned it a spot on this list.
  • Maestro aims to simplify things, enabling hotel managers to run everything from one dashboard.
  • aali057 on 31 Aug 16
     
    Smaller properties such as independent hotels don't need an elaborate PMS (property management system). They can go by with some advanced ones without having to pay an outrageous cost. The ones listed in this article are Opera, Ezee Master, Roommaster, Hotelogix PMS, MSI Cloud PM, Frontdesk Anywhere, and Rozlynx PMS. The property's needs have to be compared with what the systems have to offer and from there, the management can select the best one. Larger properties that belong to corporate companies usually have their own PMS systems that they use at every brand that has their corporate logo. For instance, Hilton has OnQ PMS system, which whether you are at a large Hilton property such as a resort or a small Hilton property that is a franchised property, they will use the OnQ PMS system.
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  • ketie005 on 04 Sep 16
     
    For the hardware/software article, I wanted to stay within the hospitality and tourism industry because we use a lot of softwares to have fast service and to keep the best guest experience. The name of the article that I found is " The 5 most popular hotel management solutions for smaller hotels". This article list 5 hotels management softwares specifically for small hotels and also their pros, their cons and most importantly their cost. The 1st that comes in the list is OPERA Property Management System (PMS) by Oracle. Oracle is usually known for big time budgets software but oracle also understands independent hotel needs like small hotels. Their pros are profile management, accommodation management, housekeeping management, multi- property configuration, multi- language and global currency support. Their cons are outdated online interface for some, can be slow during check-in/checkout process. The software comes in three levels ( Premium, Standard, Lite) is also available for both cloud and installed deployment.
  • ivano001 on 31 May 17
     
    UPDATE 3/28/2017: This post has been updated with new options and additional information. There are now nine hotel management software options represented as opposed to the original five.
  • gmuno014 on 01 Jun 17
     
    This article compares the top 5 PMS systems for smaller hotels. Some of these software's are able to function on any size properties, but some are very limited. The most recognized PMS system, Opera by Oracle, is able to function through a cloud or it can be installed. This article provides pros, cons and costs for all PMS's and emphasizes the importance of finding the right match for a hotel.
  • gmuno014 on 01 Jun 17
     
    This is a very important feature. Where the system can go either work off the cloud or can be installed.
  • Maria Zuniga on 03 Sep 17
     
    I found this article to be very interesting. This article gives us a walk through 9 different software solutions for small hotels. This article made it very clear to me that in the hospitality industry it is crucial to find the right software that best matches your hotel. Software has an immense impact on the overall experience of the guests and that brings credibility and customer loyalty. The articles gives us the positive and negatives of each of these systems. This made me realize, that as an aspiring hospitality industry employee and manager, it is crucial to learn about these programs and use them properly.
jfuen093

7 Most-Popular Hotel Management Software for Small Hotels - 3 views

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  • For hotels, finding the right software fit is especially important, because without a suitable software solution, you’re wasting time and money—big things that take you away from your customers and keep you from providing a stellar guest experience. For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run tours as well and need a feature for managing that aspect of your business.
  • 11 most popular hotel management software
  • Easy-to-use interface Customizable availability calendar Personalized guest, company, and travel agent profiles that can be exported into marketing campaigns Data encryption on secure servers, and the ability to restrict user privileges
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  • For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run tours as well and need a feature for managing that aspect of your business.
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  • For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run tours as well and need a feature for managing that aspect of your business.
  • For smaller hotels, you may think you’re getting more bang for your buck with a solution designed for enterprise hotels, but in reality you might need some tailoring. You may be paying for a bunch of extra features you’ll never use, or perhaps you run t
  • Cloudbeds serves as an all-in-one hotel management system that can also connect your property to hundreds of channels (such as Booking.com and Orbitz) with real-time, two-way integration
  • Rate management to maximize revenue through seasonal rates Mobile application to receive reports on smartphone/tablet Event management Self-service check-in kiosk
  • amberarias on 13 Jan 18
     
    Capterra is a webiste that offers the proper research for businesses to look for a software that works best for them. The article discusses the most popular software solutions that works best for small hotels. The list of the software's discussed already included what reviewers loved, their advice for improvement, and cost. This is a great article for small hotels to look at because it is an easier way for them to select a software that suits them best.
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  • sliu043 on 16 Jan 18
     
    For any hotel, it's important to find the right operating software. Especially for small hotels, choosing a well-designed software is able to save more money and time. In this article, the author has introduced 11 most popular hotel management software specially for small hotels, including Cloudbeds, eZee Frontdesk, Frontdesk Anywhere, Hotelogix PMS, Maestro PMS, MSI CloudPM, OPERA Property Management System(PMS), RDPWin, Rezlynx PMS, roomMaster, SkyTouch Hotel OS.
  • berkley7 on 13 Jun 18
     
    The following article reviews the 11 most popular PMS systems that are used within the lodging industry. The importance of choosing the right system for your property is vital and should be taken seriously when comparing the different features offered, etc. I found the article to be very helpful in the fact that it goes into detail analyzing the different systems and highlighting what each have to offer. Depending on the size of your property, facilities, and even location are just a few factors that truly depict which system is best for you. Comparing cloud based systems to dashboards is also something to consider and can drastically change the overall functions of your property based from the system that is used.
  • zxu009 on 23 Apr 19
     
    This article is about the new software technology ad uts benefits in the hospitality industry
  • natyangel on 10 Oct 19
     
    This article discusses the 7 different PMS systems that would benefit each hotel style in the hospitality industry. It's important for hotels to find the right PMS system so they do not waste time and money. Cloudbeds serves as an all-in-one PMS system, it connects your property to hundreds of channels with two-way integration. It allows guests to make direct reservations through their desktop or mobile device. eZee Frontdesk serves to help with rate management to maximize revenue, mobile access to reports, event management, and self-service check-in. This PMS system is mainly used at boutique hotels, hostels/lodges, resorts, and small hotels in 140 countries. Frontdesk Anywhere serves to create personalized guest, company, and travel agent profiles that can be exported for marketing campaigns, data encryption on secure servers, and the ability to restrict user privileges. Hotelogix PMS serves as a multi-device booking engine for third-party integrations with OTAs. This system is mainly used by small to midsize hotels and is used by more than 10,000 properties worldwide. Maestro PMS serves its purpose by helping small properties. Maestro is designed for the cloud, and brings 20 different modules under one umbrella, including reservations, front desk, sales, space and club management, and dining POS. Maestro aims to simplify things, enabling hotel managers to run everything from one dashboard. MSI CloudPM serves to keep costs down by bypassing the purchase of additional hardware. It provides an Automatic backup and optional on-site backup. Lastly, OPERA PMS system serves to help big corporations, as well as independent hotels with profile management, housekeeping management, accommodation management, and much more. These PMS systems all are beneficial to understand them to learn what PMS system fits best for your business instead of going into the hospitality industry blind.
  • leonfai on 26 Jul 20
     
    These are the most popular software that are used by small hotels specifically
  • jfuen093 on 25 Aug 20
     
    Smaller hotels run with tighter profit margins. This article discusses the 7 top softwares that are available to a small hotel that have many features i.e. front desk, bookings, food and beverage - all in one software application.
Michelle Wilson

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  • ing Identity solutions for human resource applications help companies get the most out of their HR technology investments. The company’s cloud identity management solutions allow employees to securely access UltiPro and other Web-based HR applications using Single Sign-On (SSO), while making it easier for Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to provision and manage user accounts. Whether a customer chooses PingFederate cloud identity management software or PingOne cloud identity management as a service, Ping Identity’s products are designed to work with existing HRIS systems, as well as a wide variety of Web-based environments and business applications. Connections—The Ultimate Partner Forum is Ultimate Software’s annual customer conference. Each year, a dynamic group of more than 1,000 HR, payroll, and talent management professionals come together to learn about UltiPro product enhancements, industry best practices, and compliance regulations. On March 29, 2012, at 10:45 a.m. PDT, Ping Identity Senior Technical Architect Paul Madsen will join Ultimate Software’s Vice President of SaaS Technology Jim Jenson and Director of Strategic Alliances Jennifer Brafman Staffen in a track session for UltiPro Enterprise that will cover “The Advantages of Single Sign-On and How to Get There.” The session will repeat at 4 p.m., PDT, March 29, 2012, in a track session for UltiPro Workplace. To learn how Ping Identity’s cloud identity management solutions work with UltiPro and other HR applications, please stop by the Ping Identity booth. The Ultimate Connections Conference begins today and continues through Friday at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. About Ping Identity | The Cloud Identity Security Leader Ping Identity provides cloud identity security solutions to more than 800 of the world's largest companies, government organizations and cloud businesses. With a 99% customer satisfaction rating, Ping Identity empowers more than 42 of the Fortune 100 to secure hundreds of millions of employees, customers, consumers and partners using secure, open standards like SAML, OpenID and OAuth. Businesses that depend on the Cloud rely on Ping Identity to deliver simple, proven and secure cloud identity management through single sign-on, federated identity management, mobile identity security, API security, social media integration, and centralized access control. Visit pingidentity.com for more information. Contacts fama PR for Ping IdentityWhitney Parker, 617-986-5011pingidentity@famapr.comFollow Us on Twitter: @PingIdentityJoin our LinkedIn Group: Ping Identity CloudSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: PingIdentityTV Recent Stories from Ping Identity UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School Turns to Ping Identity to Solve Identity Management Complexity April 04, 2012 DENVER--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ping Identity today announced that the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School has selected PingFederate to ease the management of identiti... more » Ping Identity Partners with Macnica Networks April 03, 2012 TOKYO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ping Identity®, The Cloud Identity Security Leader™, today announced that it has partnered with Macnica Networks Corp., the leading value-added distributor in Ja... more » Ping Identity Launches Certified Service Partner Program April 03, 2012 DENVER--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Ping Identity announced its Certified Service Partner Program. more » More Stories class
  • Ping Identity solutions for human resource applications help companies get the most out of their HR technology investments.
  • allow employees to securely access UltiPro and other Web-based HR applications using Single Sign-On (SSO), while making it easier for Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to provision and manage user accounts.
  • Michelle Wilson on 05 Apr 12
     
    This article shares some information about a Ping Identity that was demonstrated at the Ultimate Connections Conference in Las Vegas which was held at the end of March. Ping's experts were on hand to discuss how Ping Identity can help eliminate multi-employee passwords, increasing security. Ping uses cloud identity management solutions which will allow employees to access web-based HR applications using SSO (single sign-on), making it easier for HR managers to monitor user accounts. Pings systems are designed to be used with a wide array of products already in use. This is very interesting and will help the HR department, making their job a little easier by not having to worry about misuse of employee sign ons.
Kamini Ramsaran

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  • people have been buying what's known as street food for generations.
  • Food carts were already a fixture in many cities back in the 1800s.
  • Food trucks are just starting to become popular in cities like Dallas,
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  • Good Humor ice cream says the company's first trucks hit the road in 1920. And trucks selling breakfast and lunch items have been feeding workers at factories and other commercial sites for decades.
  • Chicago is behind the rest of the country because it has ordinances that restrict trucks from parking within 200 feet of a restaurant.
  • people in their 20s and 30s who are interested in a career in the food industry, but rather than work for someone else, "they want to be able to express themselves and do it in their own way," Higar says.
  • Kamini Ramsaran on 03 Aug 12
     
    While food trucks have become extremely popular these days, they have been around as early as the 1800's! Before the gourmet food trucks started to pop up, street vendors selling hot dogs, pretzels and lunch food for office workers have been around for decades. Now with more and more people out of work or people who want the ability to be more creative with their own food with a small budget, food trucks have become more popular.  However some cities have restrictions such as Chicago, where a food truck cannot be parked within 200 feet of a restaurant.  LA, the government limits the number of permits issued for mobile food vendors because of the street congestion it produces.  Permits are also limited because traditional restaurants don't want to compete with the low priced street vendors. 
abroo041

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  • 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
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      abroo041 on 23 Jun 20
       
      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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.  
  • 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&A. They can also view graphs, tables, videos, and other content; and follow website and social media links. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.  
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • it requires transparency and advance notice about how you may use data submitted by attendees. 
  • Attendees entering the geofenced area triggers predetermined actions, such as event check-in, push notifications, or advertising related to the event. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 & registration, to diagramming, to social media tools, and more can be considered event technology.
  • kdibe001 on 09 Jul 17
     
    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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  • nicolettevelez on 25 Jun 18
     
    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.
  • linanzhang on 29 Oct 18
     
    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.
  • samanthapoorman on 28 Feb 19
     
    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.
  • zxu009 on 23 Apr 19
     
    This article shares the technology innovation with meeting/convention operations and how these technology help offer better guest satisfaction.
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  • Ziosk’s restaurant products became increasingly popular after the coronavirus began to spread in Kirkland, Wash., said Baum, co-founder.
  • The Dallas company’s touchscreen technology enables remote ordering and other features, and that’s in demand when social-distancing suddenly becomes more important.
  • While the company hasn’t escaped the pressures of the coronavirus, it’s been able to make its case about the future in the restaurant industry and how social-distancing will make its products in-demand over the longer-term. That’s continued to stir interest in the sector and beyond.
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  • Even before the pandemic, Ziosk, while not a consumer brand-name, has attracted big-time customers. On its website, it lists such partners as Olive Garden and Yardhouse. The company provides devices that let customers pay at the table, get access to digital games and see restaurant promotions, along with other services.
  • And now, restaurants are beginning to open again, even if under limitations in some parts of the country.
  • kcres007 on 13 Oct 20
     
    The Ziosk products were popular before COVID19 but have now increased in popular after the spread of the virus. It allows for social distancing by ordering through the Ziosk that sits at tables in restaurants like Olive Garden, helping to minimize contact between the guest and the server.
ahyla001

Understanding Digital Business Models: Virtual Restaurants And Ghost Kitchens - 0 views

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  • 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.
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  • One way to look at it is that ghost kitchens take more of a WeWork approach, offering flexible leases to operate a dedicated commercial kitchen.
  • For a restaurateur who is starting from scratch, a ghost kitchen can be an affordable option (like a food truck), rather than setting up a traditional brick-and-mortar operation.
  • The segment for both virtual restaurants and ghost kitchens is still young and wide open
  • A winning digital-only restaurant marketing plan should include leveraging national partnerships with the online ordering/delivery platforms, sophisticated digital marketing, search engine optimization and social media creation, as well as everything from professional food photography, menu design and much more.
  • Each app has their own customers, and if you are not listed on a certain app, you simply don’t exist to the people who use it. Each platform will bring incremental revenue.
  • Don’t just live on the third-party apps. And remember that photos are really important with digital storefronts.
  • There is a substantial amount of volume that must be hit just to break even; in my experience, this is typically $600K to $700K in annual sales.
  • First, both models are part of an emerging restaurant segment that primarily exists online, with no physical storefront and with a major focus on off-premise dining and delivery.
  • ahyla001 on 11 Jan 23
     
    This article is about Virtual Restaurants, Ghost Kitchens, and the differences between the two. To be honest, I was not really familiar with either of these concepts before today, though I can see the appeal of both and why they are increasing in popularity. It's obvious that the pandemic played a large role in accelerating the popularity and significance of these kinds of services but I do not think things will slow down. It is evident that people like the ability to order a wide variety of food and get it in a timely manner while still retaining its quality. I think that ghost kitchens are a great opportunity for people to test out their restaurant concepts without committing to a long term lease, a large investment in equipment, etc. I think that it will lend to more diversity in delivery food and potentially even higher quality.
  • emilywest5 on 14 Jan 23
     
    Ghost kitchens is such an interesting concept and the name just grabs you! I skimmed through this article and will definitely go back to properly read it once I have the brain capacity to do so haha. Judging from your review on it these are becoming popular and significant in our day in age.
Camila Calcines

Smartphone VS Tablet: Prep Your Hotel For a Mobile Future | Top Stories | | Hospitality... - 0 views

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  • In 2011, mobile was responsible for $2.6 billion in travel bookings. By 2013, the number is projected to be $8 billion
  • tablet users are much more likely to purchase something (62% versus 47%) or book travel (41% versus 29%) on their devices than smartphone users.
  • Sixteen percent of mobile users will not return or wait for a website to load if it takes too long and 6% will go to a competitor’s website
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  • Understanding that the tablet and smartphone experience can be vastly different is important to the way you may want to market to your target audience.
  • the tablet market is expected to grow to more than 300 million
  • smartphone and the tablet experience are not one in the same and both are important.
  • Time and delivery is very important for mobile guests and the capability to manage reservations through mobile devices provides increased mobility to the modern day traveler,
  • The most challenging part of optimizing for both smartphones and tablets is in the execution.
  • Regular testing and monitoring of your mobile site can ensure that customers are getting the best experience.
  • Camila Calcines on 23 May 13
     
    In this era of technology I think the hotel industry should of accommodated their customers with an excellent mobile site experience. As read in the article, "In 2011, mobile was responsible for $2.6 billion in travel bookings," and the numbers are increasing exponentially by year. Mobile devices are becoming so popular to book travel because todays customer lives a high-paced life and is always on the go. So I think it is extremely important that travel industries understand the customer and targets them accordingly in order to form that customer loyalty. With the popularity of tablets, the smartphone is gaining harsh competition because a tablet user has a smartphone and when it comes to booking travel they would most likely use their tablet because it is more accessible and the screen is bigger and easier to read. The smartphone and tablet experience is completely different because in essence you are targeting different audiences. The tablet user wants to see bigger icons and more visibility on the bigger screen, while the smartphone user wants to have a quick information session where she/he can view everything on the go. I think the travel industry should focus on execution in order to give the tablet and smartphone user the best mobile experience. With that said, the only way to ensure that positive feedback is through "regular testing and monitoring of your mobile site…"
Katie Gallagher

POS System Pay Off - 0 views

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  • Katie Gallagher on 09 Jun 13
     
    Point of sales systems have been increasing popular in all retail and service industries. POS systems help companies integrate their accounting systems, track inventory, cut operating costs and more, while keeping all their company information in one place. Having a dated system in place could potentially cause frustration with the stores customers. Having an older system or cash register in place could cause long lines and inaccurate register transactions like it did for Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt. Before using a POS system it would take even the most experienced worker 2 minutes or more to process a credit card, now it take 20 seconds. This keeps the lines shorter and the customers happy. There are issues that still arise from POS systems, for example security. One retail store based out of New York City had issues with people hacking into their DSL routers and accessing 3 months of credit card information. This company didn't seem to have any real security in place as far as accessing the system, as all employees used the same password to log in. The company used password policies and tougher procedures with credit cards to beef up security. Another company, also based out of NYC, has seen a faster and easier way to control inventory through the use to POS systems. This system can tell the managers what needs to be repurchased if an item is popular, or what's still sitting on the shelves and not being sold. This helps controls losses at the end of the season with less merchandise needed to be sold at discounted prices. Whether it's a hotel, retail store, or restaurant, POS systems help organize a company's most important and valuable information.
Ted Rood

Mobility rewrites the rules for POS system services - 0 views

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  • Mobile technology is rewriting the rules for point-of-sale system services. This is creating opportunities for solution providers with security, wireless and broad e-commerce skills.
  • Tablet computers have accelerated adoption of open system point-of-sale (POS) solutions that integrate multiple transaction methods, including mobile and traditional fixed in-store sales terminals as well as e-commerce sites
  • One motivation is generational: Entrepreneurs are opting for systems that can "follow" clients and support better tableside service
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  • opting for mobile computers that can run POS applications served up via an Internet connection
  • Ted Rood on 24 Jun 12
     
    This article focuses on how Mobile technology is changing the way the hospitality industry is utilizing POS systems. Ever since the rise of tablet  computer usage, open system POS solutions that integrate multiple transaction methods have become increasingly more popular. Entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry are opting to go with systems that follow clients and offer better table-side service. Instead of using the traditional POS system terminals, business owners are going with a POS system that can be run on mobile computers through an internet connection.  Mobile POS solutions are becoming more and more popular in the restaurant and hospitality business. Retailers are delivering different mobile applications, such as personal shopping solutions as well as encouraging customers to use their mobile devices to receive promotions and other marketing incentives. In january 2012 it was reported that almost half of all tablet computers are being used for some kind of shopping transactions. 
Yongjoon Ji

Smartphone software updates explained | News | TechRadar - 1 views

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  • There's no doubt about it – we all love to have the latest software on our smartphones. And that means regular updating.
  • When Vodafone has finished testing the update, it's sent back to the manufacturer and to Google for final approval.Because of the trend for larger platform updates, May says it means testing needs to be more comprehensive. "Typically software and firmware now goes through a two stage testing cycle. After conducting a first round of tests we report back to suppliers with our recommendations for any improvements – and then we would expect to see that upgrade again before we could be confident that it meets the highest standards for our customers."
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      Yongjoon Ji on 30 Aug 12
       
      Few years ago, before technology became so complicated, consumers did not need to worry about updating their cellphone software. The reason was because there was no cellphone software updates that existed. Since smartphones recently became very popular, people are more concerned about the software than the hardware before they purchase a new cellphone. This compares to how they care for the preference of either the Windows or iOS on their computer. Software manufacturers constantly try to update their software to fix bugs as well as to satisfy their customers. It is a constant competition between companies to try to develop the best software so they can gain popularity. Because of this, it is a never-ending competition as consumers are introduced into newer and better software as time goes by. This is why they go through so many steps as to make sure the software is developed to meet the consumer's standards and delivered to their customer's hands as soon as possible.
Qianlin Wang

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  • Smart Hotel Software property management system, is a Windows based system that will specialize in managing your hotel or vacation property.
  • The system features both a guest and agent profile information storage center.
  • UniResMan has also focused on providing you with ultimate control over your business performance and business management software.
  • Qianlin Wang on 31 Aug 12
     
    Through this article, I learn that the Smart Hotel Software is very useful. It can help you manage the reservations, deposits, check ins, check outs, guest folios, payments, sales, housekeeping, maintenance and yield management, with a strong interface to many popular accounting systems. This software is suitable for independent and boutique hotels, resorts, motels, villas, apartments, hostels, and chartered yachts. For me, I think this software has 3 advantages. First, it will improve the customer service by having guest history at their fingertips, remember guest preferences and improve your guest experience. Second, it can increase the revenue by effectively managing reservations, rooms and rates with powerful Yield Management tools. Third, it will save costs by tying it all together.  Integrated systems: Website Bookings, Central Reservation Systems, Call Accounting Systems, In-room services, Back Office Accounting and more! Nowadays, some software becomes more and more popular in the hospitality industry. I think the manager need choose and use some good software to their hotels. It can make the employees work more efficiently and attract more customers.  
Nelson Placa

Brazil's New Consumer Class Spending Time And Cash In The U.S. - 1 views

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  • According to the latest statistics, Brazilians spent $5.9 billion in the U.S. in 2010 in a tsunami of cash that's shifting American immigration practices and boosting economies in hard-hit parts of the U.S. that remain in the doldrums. President Barack Obama recently ordered the State Department to speed up the visa application process for tourists coming from Brazil, China and other nations with newly flush consumers. After suffering decades of hyperinflation, Brazil has ridden high commodity prices along with some of the world's biggest offshore oil discoveries to expand its economy, lift millions out of poverty and multiply the ranks of the country's deep-pocketed elite.
  • Nelson Placa on 13 Sep 12
     
    On January 2012, President Obama announced an executive order that would allow travelers from Brazil and China to receive travel VISA faster than before. A study from Huffington Post.com showed that on 2010 Brazilians spent $5,400 per visit, more than any other tourist. This executive order will help increase tourism travel across the nation that will help the economy. The order will help the travel industry, retail and housing. The property that I work at Walt Disney World hosts the majority of Brazilians that visit Walt Disney World. You can spend eight hours in our lobby in the afternoon, and you can experience the amount of money Brazilian guests spend on shopping inside and outside Walt Disney World. Stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart are the most popular; online shopping has also become very favorable for guests. During the summer season, the hotel processed over 6,000 packages received from Amazon.com and other online stores that were purchased prior to arrival. It is amazing to see the items received and how much luggage guests take with them. With this economic boost, more job creations will occur. The most popular US cities visited by Brazilians are New York City, Las Vegas and Orlando (http://www.traveltobrazil.org/post/20-most-visited-places-by-brazilians-in-brazil-and-abroad.html).
paige rosenberg

NetworkEtiquette.net Netiquette Rules - 0 views

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  • paige rosenberg on 11 Jun 12
     
    Netiquette is network etiquette on the internet through emails, websites, etc. Some core rules would be to always use spell check, never use all caps, tell the truth, be yourself, do not flame or spam, be conservative, do not send email at night, shop on secure sites and use discretion. The common conventions of online communication between users are the rules of netiquette. Netiqutte takes into account the context of how information is shared. Internet etiquette is centered around data and its use. The type of data are; text, audio, graphic and video. Netiquette is social code for network communicatin. The internet is the most popular digital network in the world, therefore it is centered around internet use because its the culture of digital networks and the internet if the most popular in the world.
sliu043

The Most Popular Event Planning & Hospitality Blog Posts of the Year - 0 views

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  • 1. Attracting Sponsors in Innovative WaysOne of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Because chances are, unless your company has a generous marketing budget, you’re going to have to look elsewhere for financing.
  • 2. Speeding Up Registration With the Right Check-In AppThe world is getting used to getting the things they want faster, and the same goes for attendees. That means you need to find ways to cut down on wait time when you’re planning events.
  • 3. Defining Event Goals and ObjectivesMany planners dive right into planning without giving enough consideration to goals and objectives
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  • 4. Perfecting Your Product Launch EventA launch event is a proven way to showcase your latest product, build hype around it, and — dare we say it — maybe even acquire some sales during the event itself. And the more you can get people talking about the product, both at the event and via social media, the better it’s going to do.
  •  5. Tracking Social Media PerformanceIf you’re not tracking the performance of your social media campaigns, you’re ignoring valuable information that could help you optimize your marketing and get your event in front of more attendees. 
  • 6. Overcoming the Top Challenges Facing Event Planners
  • 7. Saving Time with Event Planning AppsTo be profitable in today’s hospitality industry, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest tech.
  • 8. Engaging Attendees with Interactive Presentation IdeasAs event planners, we’re always on the hunt for new ways to engage attendees. But to deliver a truly memorable experience, you can’t just engage attendees, you need to make them a part of the story.
  • 9. Wowing Attendees on a Tight Event Planning BudgetEvents are important. They help establish a brand, market products, gain clientele, raise funds… the list goes on. But as important as they are, your events don’t have to break the bank.
  • 10. Boosting Audience Participation at Your EventsInteracting with your audience is the best way to make sure you get your message to really resonate. In fact, research shows that an engaged audience remembers more, comprehends better, and has more positive associations with the presentation as a whole.
  • sliu043 on 27 Mar 18
     
    Nowadays, hotels are make good use of the social media to carry out event planning and attract more potential customers to know about them. Over the past year, thousands of hotels have posted blogs about their event planning on the Internet to get attention and do marketing. In this article, the author introduced ten most interesting and popular event planning topics in 2017. 1. Attracting Sponsors in Innovative Ways 2. Speeding Up Registration With the Right Check-In App 3. Defining Event Goals and Objectives 4. Perfecting Your Product Launch Event 5. Tracking Social Media Performance 6. Overcoming the Top Challenges Facing Event Planners 7. Saving Time with Event Planning Apps 8. Engaging Attendees with Interactive Presentation Ideas 9. Wowing Attendees on a Tight Event Planning Budget 10. Boosting Audience Participation at Your Events
hchiebooth

7 Event Technology Trends to Explore in 2019 - Eventbrite US Blog - 1 views

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      mrueda on 03 Oct 18
       
      The article discusses seven event technology trends that are trending in 2018. Event planners are on the hunt to discover the next new products or services that will help them stand out in a coward full of competitors. One trend, that I find so interesting is facial recognition technology. Event planners are using algorithms to reach out to new audiences via social media, improve check-in and security! Another trend, that caught my eye was artificial intelligence for events. Technology such as "chatbots." Chatbot is an automated customer service that helps both guests and event organizers. It will alleviate some of the duties of the staff to be more efficient and address guest issues faster. There are also the right APPs that are being created for events for guest to search, book, post and review events in one place. Also for event organizers to price, communicate and organize all in one place.
  • Reach new audiences
  • Improve check-in, feedback, and security
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  • Artificial intelligence for events
  • The right event apps
  • clatt001 on 21 Feb 18
     
    So, being an event professional in the hospitality industry this article intrigued me. Some of the trends listed are trends that my clients and I have already been using for a few years now like livestreaming events, I had a wedding in Jamaica in 2015 in which my clients live-streamed their nuptials for those daily and friends who could not make the trip. What I did find intriguing was the Facial Recognition aspect of Event Technology. That is unbelievable to me. I know we now have iPhoneXs and SnapChat that already do this so I guess its just a matter of having the right type of phone and app that is compatible with this feature.
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  • mkim001 on 18 Jun 18
     
    This article for event planning and technology shared the current trends of event technology for this year. Facial recognition is becoming popular and is encouraged to use to target an expansive audience. Some events encourage audiences to take advantage of technology by using Facebook to tag photos of the event attendees to to a personalized album. The article also predicts that the future holds facial recognition for attendees checking in for a further improved event. RFID is being widely used by experienced event coordinators in place of event tickets and to reduce payments made physically. With the usage of RFID, it enhances the productivity for the attendees, as well as, make special features, such as raffles, much easier and fun to conduct. Automated customer service features are also rising as it enables guests to conveniently have their questions answered without having to wait to get a response. For example, according to the article, Sound on Sound Fest is a festival for music lovers that created a customer service feature via Facebook Messenger to answer any questions from the potential and prospective attendees. It was said to have instant gratification and success in the ease of asking and answering questions. Apps are also taking a part in events. Apps, such as, Pathable (connect with attendees throughout entire event), Presdo (takes into consideration behavior of attendees), and attendify (share photos, messages, and comments with attendees) are example of applications that events benefit from in this growing trend of event technology. Broadcasting events also assist in gaining popularity for an event and social media walls encourage attendees to post photos of the event with hashtags. Technology is growing and gaining popularity in events. Due to the fact that people are almost never without their cellphones, nevertheless, on their cellphones, the discussed features are popular amongst event attendees and aids in bubbling the posit
  • mrueda on 03 Oct 18
     
    The article discusses seven event technology trends that are trending in 2018. Event planners are on the hunt to discover the next new products or services that will help them stand out in a coward full of competitors. One trend, that I find so interesting is facial recognition technology. Event planners are using algorithms to reach out to new audiences via social media, improve check-in and security! Another trend, that caught my eye was artificial intelligence for events. Technology such as "chatbots." Chatbot is an automated customer service that helps both guests and event organizers. It will alleviate some of the duties of the staff to be more efficient and address guest issues faster. There are also the right APPs that are being created for events for guest to search, book, post and review events in one place. Also for event organizers to price, communicate and organize all in one place.
  • hchiebooth on 22 Jun 19
     
    This article reveals the 7 latest trends in technology. The most impressive trend is the use of Facial Recognition for registration purposes. It also features new and upcoming AI technology such as Chatbots, "Crowd" Streaming and the use of "Social Media walls" to generate for free event promotion.
ovila009

Proximity Marketing Examples: 28 Retail Companies Nailing it with their Campaigns | Bea... - 0 views

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  • Unacast’s latest Q4 Proxbook report confirms that beacon deployments are on track and the numbers align with ABI Research’s forecast of 400 million beacons to be deployed by 2020
  • we bring you a comprehensive list of 28 retail companies that are making a mark with their proximity marketing campaigns via beacons.
  • Eat touted this move as a “strategic pillar” in its communications because it allowed the company to access more information about customer behaviour and drive business intelligence to make precise decisions about how consumer behaviour can be influenced.
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  • As a part of this program, the chain tapped a popular Turkish loyalty app called Shopping Genie, to target customers while they were around the premises of a local McD Café.  Customers got mobile coupons, via the app, which prompted them to purchase a coffee and receive a beverage from the new drink line for free. This proximity marketing campaign via beacons helped McDonald’s achieve 20% conversion rate with 30% of users who received the promotion!
  • Bluetooth beacons were deployed at the point of purchase, where customers were waiting in line to pay or just moving around.
  • These beacon notifications offered two Red Bull cans for $4! Apart from making a profit out of campaigns, Red Bull also monitored the entire campaign in real-time and captured customer behaviour.
  • The retail giant used GE light bulbs to house beacons and send push notifications of specials and discount coupons to in-store customers. These beacon-equipped LED bulbs can track shoppers within a store by using the beacons hidden inside them
  • Carrefour has extensive iBeacon networks in all 28 of its hypermarkets in Romania through which the retail chain offers its consumers a simple, intuitive, and fun app for orientation inside hypermarkets from area to area
  • The retailer’s beacon-enabled app automates the commercial content delivery and collects essential data about in-store consumer behaviour. Its proximity marketing campaign keeps consumers informed about the products, services, and actual special offers from each of the store departments.
  • Popular convenience store group Nisa piloted iBeacon technology to track its shoppers by attaching Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons to trolleys and baskets
  • These sensors picked up the signals emitted by beacons and collected location data which was then fed to a cloud-based server for analysis.
  • used iBeacon technology to gamify the Ladies’ Night event with brands providing offers, discounts, freebies, and prize giveaways. Many retailers such as Hotel Chocolat, Krispy Kreme, Cath Kidston, and House of Fraser, participated in the event
  • The event was highly successful as it saw more than 500 app downloads within the first three hours, with over 500 offers redeemed. All 120 hotspot offers were redeemed within the first 52 minutes of the event.
  • Best Buy implemented a beacon strategy to help boost sales and improve personalisation of experience. The retail giant chose to use their own application as well as Shopkick retailing app to offer rewards to shoppers, simply for stepping foot in the door.
  • Hammerson rolled out beacons across their shopping centres to improve personalisation of consumers’ shopping experience. Their beacon-enabled Plus app was initially trialled at Les Terrasses du Port in Marseille and it ranked among the top 10 lifestyle apps in France.
  • The app also allows a consumer to call for assistance. A member of the staff receives the request informing them that a customer is waiting for help
  • UK supermarket Waitrose started using iBeacon technology at its relatively new experimental Swindon store to deliver price promotions to consumers when they were near a particular aisle or food counter
  • UK supermarket giant Tesco launched its “biggest trial” of iBeacon technology, in partnership with consumer goods company Unilever, by deploying beacons in 270 stores across London. They launched the ‘Mpulse app’ as a part of the Pink and Black marketing campaign
  • using beacons to target passers-by based on their interest. They change campaigns based on distinct seasons including prom season at colleges
  • Oscar Mayer worked out an interesting deal with the supermarkets which would allow them to place beacons at the deli counter. This location helps them convince shoppers to buy the specials of the week while waiting at the counter.
  • Amazon, the retail giant started a new convenience store in Seattle, U.S. in Jan 2018. Amazon Go is an 1800 sq feet mini market filled with food and technology. They have deployed an array of cameras, beacons and other proximity sensors to make the store one-of-a-kind
  • World-famous brands such as Hamleys, Armani, Longchamp, and Hackett form the 80% of the retail companies that have deployed beacons in their Regent Street stores with the aim of pushing exclusive and personalised marketing messages to customers via iBeacon technology. Shoppers receive alerts and tailored content about everything, from new in-store promotions to exclusive offers only available for visitors to Regent Street, as they pass
  • Neiman Marcus, the high-end retail chain, piloted beacons at three stores—Austin, TX, Walnut Creek, CA, and San Antonio.
  • Rite Aid has installed beacons in over 4,500 US stores for retargeting and personalization of user experience. This large-scale beacon deployment by the Pharmacy chain is the largest beacon installation program in a retail setting till date. In fact, it has even surpassed the one undertaken by the famous Macy’s
  • a collection of beacon-level proximity data to strategize their retargeting plan and achieve personalization capabilities similar to those that have been used in e-commerce
  • Walgreens has innovated considerably in the mobile retail space by using iBeacon and other technologies at over 7000 locations.
  • leveraged iBeacon technology at ten of its stores to boost its loyalty program.
  • Target, the second largest general merchandise retailer in the US, announced that it will start testing beacon technology in 50 of its stores nationwide.
  • The recommendations may appear both as push alerts and in-app updates on the Target app’s “Target Run” page, which is designed like a social media news feed offering deals, top-pinned items on Pinterest, and more
  • beacons to bridge the gap between online shopping and in-store experience. Their beacon-enabled app notifies consumers if any item in their mobile shopping bag is in stock,
  • The store has deployed beacons with individualized campaigns for each department, which makes the customer experience interesting and focussed
  • Macy’s expanded its beacon program to all stores nationwide, by installing more than 4,000 beacons. This step was a part of the retailer’s efforts to make bigger investments in omnichannel retail technologies. This Thanksgiving, Macy’s also used a beacon-triggered mobile app game at its 700 stores, to engage shoppers
  • Urban Outfitters announced that they will be rolling out beacons at 15 of their stores located in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, and Delaware, more than a year ago. The US multichannel fashion and homewares retailer decided to take a different route unlike the conventional route of using aggressive promotions.
  • Kenneth Cole is using beacons to create more compelling, personalized customer experiences with an aim to “provide value and offer at the time of need when customers are in the store
  • launched beacon networks in more than 100 of its top-performing stores located in states such as Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York, and San Francisco. The idea was to implement iBeacon technology at the stores with the highest traffic levels and best traction with Shopkick.
  • Supermarket giant Woolworths successfully completed a beacon trial with one store using iBeacon technology to improve customer service around click-and-collect. Thereafter, the chain announced that they are looking to roll out beacons across all of its 254 click-and-collect stores with the aim of allowing consumers to place their order online and pick them up in-store
  • it has decided to distribute free BLE beacons to about 150,000 gas-station convenience stores in the United States and Canada
  • Alex and Ani used beacons in all of its 40 stores to optimize store layouts and product placement. Contrary to popular belief that beacons are only for ‘pushing’ ads, the popular Rhode Island-based jewellery brand used beacons differently in its trial period without using them to promote flash sales and other discount promotions.
  • khadija2050 on 16 Nov 20
     
    the article gives examples of retail stores and how they use proximity marketing to promote their products
rhera004

9 Event Management Software That Will Make You a Rockstar - 2 views

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  • Event organizers are planners to the core. If you’re an event organizer, you likely have a unique gift of being able to see both the big picture as well as the unique steps and resources needed to get to that vision.
  • Now that we’ve given you a high-level overview of the most popular event management software, you can confidently decide which options to explore. Keep in mind that it’s not about which software we say is best, it’s about what works best with your personal style. After all, the right tool could very well turn you into a rockstar event organizer.
  • it can help with event registration, event marketing, attendee engagement through the conference app, event website creation and agenda management, attendee check-in, name badge generation, and more
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  • you need event management software that can save you time, keep you organized, and take care of every detail of your event
  • There is a ton of event planning software on the market
  • Organizers' Favorite Event Management Software
  • Eventbrite This is a popular ticketing solution for events ranging from small meetups to large concerts. The system is customizable and allows people to register from their phones. You can use it to send email confirmations and reminders.
  • Whova (All-in-One Event Management Software)
  • Whova all-in-one event management software enables you to seamlessly manage your event from beginning to end within one system. It provides flexibility to opt in/out of certain functionalities according to your needs
  • Trello
  • There are many platforms that help you collect and display tweets about your event on a big screen in real time. One of the first social media walls, Everwall (formerly Tweetwall) gets posts on displays quickly and also provides extensive moderation, customization, and advertising options.
  • This is a project management software
  • It has a strong visual interface, simple usability, and collaboration features.
  • OpenConf
  • OpenConf is a conference management software used by many academic conferences. It allows organizers to call for paper submissions, build peer-review process, and approve and publish content.
  • Users can search session information with built-in search functionality. OpenConf provides a website builder and online registration as well.
  • Boomset
  • Boomset provides check-in, on-demand badge printing and guest list management system. It allows facial recognition check-in and tracking attendees with RFID-enabled wristbands. Using badges and wristbands, attendees can even purchase merchandise, meals, drinks during events.
  • Everwall
  • Event management software is an event planner's best friend
  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress is a popular content management system used by over 80 million websites and fully customizable thanks to many themes and plugins.
  • It enables users to crowdsource top questions in order to drive meaningful conversations.
  • Slido
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  • 9 best event management software
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  • some organizers think the fee is a bit high.
  • Wix is a general website builder, not an event planning software, but there are a few built-in themes for event websites.
  • The Whova app has the highest ratings in app stores among all event apps and offers customers many time-saving tools.
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  • isn't currently accessible on mobile,
  • facial recognition check-in, organizers can also track attendees with RFID-enabled wristbands.
  • popular resource for team communication
  • If you're into the 'to-do', 'doing' and 'done' task management approach,
  • no master calendar view
  • Whova
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  • alexgold12 on 27 Mar 17
     
    The software listed in this article will help with productivity of an event or project.
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  • mtorres619 on 03 Apr 17
     
    This article talks about eight-event planning management softwares that will help event planners perform like rock stars. No matter how talented a person may be it is not easy to remember everything and be able to perform at high levels without the assistance of special software. The article has helped streamlined the best event planning softwares to narrow down the best for work for each consumer. Following are a few discussed in the article: o Google drive - By using Google Drive's documents, folders, and spreadsheets it can help manage and collaborate on content and ideas. o Whova Event Management - can help manage an event in one place. Significantly boosts attendee engagement and networking, which results in winning the best Event Technology Award 2016. o Asana - Has a great smartphone app, in addition very helpful for both the big picture task management view, as well as narrowing in on the detail. o Allseated - Good for planning weddings, helps design floor plans, seating arrangements, manage the guest list, etc. Essentially, after reviewing all the software's it would be important for the event manager to pick the best one to fit their specific job tasks and personal preferences.
  • Luis Valdivia on 18 Feb 20
     
    With the continuous developments in technology and its adoption in the hospitality industry, businesses are increasingly adopting event management software to enhance their performance and performance. This article looks at eight of the leading event management software that businesses can choose from. The article is a great read to all individuals in the event management business.
  • rhera004 on 25 Sep 21
     
    9 Event Planning Software tools- While this page does point out benefits of other event planning software its basically a Whova ad.
Qike Chu

Hotel Industry Trend: Mobile Proximity Marketing Gives Hoteliers and Their Advertisers ... - 3 views

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  • andexclusivity. 
  • Today, hotels and advertisers have a new tool to reach their guests after they check in: interaction via the guests’ mobile devices—only now, it won’t be by dialing a number or sending a text message. 
  • Proximity marketing is one of the most effective advertising tools to become available for hoteliers.
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  • Proximity marketing offers hoteliers capabilities that traditional advertising never could alone, which is why it is such an effective marketing for hoteliers. 
  • Proximity marketing provides a tool to reach guests beyond just traditional advertising campaigns by adding to existing digital signage and television advertising. 
  • Proximity marketing appeals to what guests want, offering hotels and advertisers increased customer engagement, interaction andexclusivity.  By notifying guests of exclusive promotions hotels have to offer through their mobile phones, hotels and advertisers have a greater chance of customers responding to their advertisements, and therefore a greater ROI on their marketing spend. 
  • Changing technologies provide a new way for hotels to interact with guests.
  • As hoteliers search for new marketing tools to increase interaction with their guests, and advertisers switch budgets from traditional advertising to newer, more interactive “new media”, it is clear that the future of hotel marketing is ready to evolve.
  • With such an increase in the use of mobile devices, hotels and advertisers are now provided with an interactive and immediate way to connect and engage with their guests.  Research shows that 98% of hotel guests turn on the TV within five minutes of entering their room.  This means that within the first five minutes of checking in, hotels are provided with a captive audience that is primed for information and offers.
  • By the end of 2011, 91% of Americans will own mobile phones, and Smartphone penetration will double.
  • by using wireless Bluetooth® capabilities—95% of mobile phones, including Smartphones are Bluetooth-enabled – to reach guests via their mobile devices, hotels and their advertisers can now offer promotions to guests after check-in, directly onto their mobile phone.
  • Research has shown that proximity marketing increases the response rate of traditional mobile marketing making it more effective: through mobile advertising, over 1.2 billion in digital coupons were issued in 2010 (over 41% growth) and response rates for mobile location-based couponing was 23-33 percent.  By adding proximity marketing into the mix, hoteliers can encourage guests to react to an advertisement immediately, create repeat business, and in turn generate larger ROI for hotel advertisers.
  • Increased interaction engages the customer in a hotels promotion.
  • Yue Li (3011472) on 07 Nov 12
     
    Proximity Marketing is the trend of the marketing sector of the hospitality industry. Based on the statistics, there is a great increase in using proximity marketing recent years. And there are some reasons why hotels choose to use this technology. First, it enables the hotel to reach potential customers and providing electronic forms of advertising. By notifying guests of exclusive promotions hotels have to offer through their mobile phones, hotels and advertisers have a greater chance of customers responding to their advertisements, and therefore a greater ROI on their marketing spend. Second, from the perspective of the hotel, it decrease the advertising cost in terms of decreasing labor cost. It is said that proximity marketing has a tremendous revenue-production potential, and more hotels are engaging in using proximity marketing.
  • Yongjoon Ji on 07 Nov 12
     
    Proximity marketing is the localized wireless distribution of advertising content associated with a particular place. It is now becoming one of the most popular marketing tools in any industry especially in hospitality. Marketing people from hotel industry were looking for new marketing tools past few years. Instead of sending out promotion mails or emails, they need to have better ideas. What they realized is that wish an increase in the use of mobile devices, hotels can communicate and provide better service with guest cell phone. They also realized guests usually watch TV, while they are waiting to be C/I. So hotel is now providing offers while guests are in line. It is a Win-Win situation. The way to find communication is now the key of marketing. Proximity Marketing is a type of eMarketing that will help to communicate with guests with low cost.
  • Qike Chu on 08 Nov 12
     
    According to this article, it said that by the end of 2011, 91% of Americans  owned mobile phones, and Smartphone penetration have been doubled. Obviously, it becomes a trend in hospitality industry nowadays that more and more people use smart phones and tablets. Based on wireless such as bluetooth, it allows hoteliers to interact with customers much easier and more convenient. Proximity marketing is one kind of eMarketing which is very popular in daily life. It is well known that better marketing brings better sales which of course increases revenues of companies. By sending guests nearby informations about promotions and discounts, hotels attract more guests than before. However, too much informations sent to guests will make them sucks and they have no choice to select what they really want. So in my opinion, I think it should be improved.
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  • When the decision to build a human resources information systems department is made, examine the options carefully and be aware of technology and human resources trends for a small business. Small businesses have unique needs based on company goals for growth, or a plan to remain small with access to technology without the hefty costs. The term "human resources information systems" (HRIS) often is used interchangeably with human resources management system (HRMS) and human resources information technology (HRIT). Any of these terms is used to describe the computer and information technology a company utilizes to automate human resources functions and employment actions.
  • A very popular use of HRIS is employee self-service. Many employers are utilizing their HRIS to supplement the human resources department staff by enabling employees for find answers to common questions they would have asked a human resources representative.
  • YUE LI (3325307) on 22 Nov 12
     
    This article summarized the advantages and disadvantages of using human resource information system. An HRIS is used for employment actions such as applicant tracking, performance management, attendance, compensation and benefits management, work force analyses, and scheduling. A very popular use of HRIS is employee self-service. There are a lot of advantages of HRIS, such as it is monitored by qualified specialists who know technology and HR functional and tactical processes can manage compliance with federal and state laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports for internal and external use. What's more, it is easy to use for qualification computer technology specialists, accuracy of information and the ability to perform HR audits using any combination of parameters. It saves a lot of time. The disadvantages included that HRIS may involve human error during information input, costly technology to update the system and malfunctions or insufficient applications to support the human resources needs. There should be a qualified specialist with human resources functional area knowledge to manage this system. The cost to hire an HRIS specialist may be far above the average salary for a computer technology specialist.
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  • Mariana Sales de Jesus on 24 Nov 12
     
    The article highlighted describes some advantages and disadvantages of a Human Reources Information System for small business, that would include restaurants. The decision maker would have to take in consideration what type of information the system will need to handle in order to select the system to be used. This systems can do applicant tracking, perfomance management, attendance, compensatio, benefitios, paid time off and etc. A type of disadvantage for small businesses would be to be able to get support from somebody to manage the system. This could have high costs involved.
  • Gaby Belardo on 24 Nov 12
     
    This article discusses Human Resource Information Systems and the benefits and disadvantages to investing in such a program. Some of the advantages that the article addresses are: "manage compliance with federal and state laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports for internal and external use." The technology allows employees and managers to "locate answers and information quickly without the need to consult an HR representative every time." I feel that this advantage outweighs any of the disadvantages that there may be. The benefits of a business/hotel running more smoothly are infinitely rewarding to profits and many other aspects of convenience. Some of the disadvantages that the article addresses are insufficient applications to support the human resource department, as well as it being costly.
  • Gaby Belardo on 24 Nov 12
     
    This article describes Human Resource Information systems and the benefits and disadvantages to investing in this type of technology. The article states that the advantages to investing are: "being able to manage compliance with federal and state laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports for internal and external use." Most importantly though, the article states, "The employee and manager self-service features are excellent ways to free up the time of your human resources staff members for project work and other duties. Employees and managers can locate answers and information quickly without the need to consult an HR representative every time." This, to me, outweighs any disadvantage that may come from investing in HRIS technology because the convenience that this technology provides could really benefit profits for a business. HRIS is about coordinating communication among different departments. Businesses should really invest in this technology, even though it is costly, because ultimately it will increase profits by getting things done faster and more efficiently, as well as preventing problems from happening before they happen.
  • LU DENG on 25 Nov 12
     
    With the development of high-tech management system, HRIS is no long strange for us. The HRIS is a software or online solution to data tracking, data management, or all of the data needs of the company within the human resources department. The reason why HRIS is becoming  more popular is that it has some useful functions such as the employee self-service through which employees can find answers to common questions by themselves while not ask a human resources representative. This system can help to save time and money for the company in certain aspects. But in this article, the author compares the advantages and disadvantages that HRIS brings to the company.The disadvantages can be that it may involve human errors during information input, costly technology update and so on. So if a company wants to apply this system, it should also look at these disadvantages, compare them with the advantages and then make a final decision in order to avoid suffering from the bad sides of the system. 
  • Minghui Zheng on 27 Nov 12
     
    The HRIS is used for applicant tracking, performance management, attendance, compensation and benefits management, work force analyses, and scheduling. HRIS can be also used for employee self-service. The human resources department staff can find answers to common questions they would have asked a human resources representative from the HRIS. HRIS has many advantages. It can help organization manage compliance with laws, streamline processes for recruitment and selection, and produce analyses, data and reports. The ease of use for qualified specialists, accuracy of information and the ability to perform HR audits using any combination of parameters. However, there are still some disadvantages, such as human error during information input, costly technology to update your system and malfunctions or insufficient applications to support human resources needs. In addition, the cost of hiring an HRIS specialist is also a problem for the small business.
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