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The Importance Of Proximity In Hospitality SEO - Wpromote - 0 views

  • Domain clustering can be a factor in why your hotel is not ranking in organic search results for “hotels near Times Square NY,” especially if there are multiple hotels in your area. Google wants to make sure users are receiving diverse and relevant search results for their queries. That means that sharing a domain name can sometimes work against you because Google is unlikely to serve a user several hotels that are on the same domain.
  • It’s important to put yourself in a customer or potential customer’s shoes and approach your keyword strategy from that point of view while also considering algorithms, domain crowding, competition, and user intent.
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    Proximity marketing is and has become the new method of advertising on a device which virtually anyone has; the cell phone. However, due to its popularity it has turned into something more complex due to the amount of organizations using this feature and the somewhat tight geographic locations. A city like New York is a prime example to how many businesses fight for a glimpse of spotlight regarding proximity marketing. Although, Google plays a huge role in helping locate a business, it does not seem to be an equal opportunist for all hotels, for instance.
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Cyberattacks are surging. CT's workforce isn't keeping up - 0 views

  • A growing wave of cyberattacks is threatening governments, businesses and everyday residents. Across the globe, there is a critical shortage of skilled professionals to guard against these criminals.
  • The state’s cybersecurity workforce increased by only 1 percent between 2015 and 2020, which was the seventh slowest rate in the nation, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, the ranks of these key professionals more than doubled in a dozen states over that timeframe.
  • Globally, cybersecurity experts are in extraordinarily high demand. An analysis from Cyberseek, a public-private partnership that measures cybersecurity workforce shortages in the United States, notes the talent gap is severe in every state besides Maine.
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  • Nationally, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs is estimated to be 464,000, including 3,800 in Connecticut, according to Cyberseek, which is backed by a subdivision of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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    Cyber-attacks has become an increasing problem within the US and the lack of unfulfilled jobs regarding cyber security poses just as big, if not bigger, of a problem. All states, besides Maine, are in dire need to fulfill jobs across the private business sector and government related positions. At this point, many companies, including the government, offer free training (acquiring proper certifications) in hopes of gaining more employees to help with the fight against cyber war.
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Electronic Waste Recycling: A Global Problem in Need of Solutions - 0 views

  • Cellphones, computers, and other technological products contain a number of valuable materials that must be mined. Rare earths, gold, palladium, copper, and more all reside within our cell phones, TVs, and more.
  • These valuable materials are acquired through intensive mining operations. The recycling of such materials from our old gadgets would allow us to reuse these valuable materials, ultimately requiring less mining and conserving our finite resources. According to the EPA, the recycling of one million cell phones yields 35,000 lbs. of
  • The toxic components in e-waste not only pose risks to workers in developing nations, but they also pose risks to the environment; where e-waste is either improperly handled or disposed of, there is risk of soil and groundwater contamination.
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  • Many have pinpointed improved legislation, advancement in recycling technologies, increased education, and more convenient recycling programs for resolving the electronic waste crisis. Some companies have already jumped on the bandwagon toward finding improved recycling methods.
  • The Washington-based company behind Redbox and Coinstar has developed a line of ecoATM kiosks, where consumers can conveniently sell their old phones for cash on the spot where they already shop.
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    Electronic waste is a growing problem which affects our soil, groundwater, and more due to improper disposal. This problem was considered a conflicting issue in developing countries in the past; however, that no longer holds truth. Many nations and various companies have become more and more of this issue and try to tackle it by implementing legislations and recycling centers, which allow for proper e-waste disposal. The problem at hand can be dealt with, but a world-wide team effort is needed in order to combat this dilemma.
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4 Ways Cloud Computing Can Save Money | TechnologyAdvice - 0 views

  • Even though it’s a time-consuming process, the cloud can provide extensive financial benefits like budget savings and increased workplace productivity.
  • companies can save an average of 15 percent on all IT costs by migrating to the cloud.
  • Less demanding labor and maintenance Higher productivity Lower initial capital investment Top public cloud computing providers
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    Although cloud computing is not the be-all and end-all in the world of IT, it is, however, the latest technique many, personally and professionals/ companies, flock to due to its convenience, financial benefits, and the lack of required hardware.Therefore, reducing, or depleting, the costs associated with hardware finances. Additionally, it reduces the peremptory requests in regards to labor and the need to maintain and/ or preserve of any machinery.
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Why CapEx spend is rising-and how hoteliers are spending money | Hotel Management - 0 views

  • Hanson said it’s important to remember that a hotel that looks new and fresh will outperform a hotel that doesn’t.
  • Curb appeal is No. 1
  • Hotels are adding new tech in lobbies, including directory boards with interactive screens and big-screen TVs, he said.
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  • Another trend Hanson sees is that hoteliers are spending money on improvements that offer no additional stream of revenue. For example, a huge area of improvement comes in the way of adding more internet bandwidth.
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    The article address the importance of today's capital expenditure and how it attracts new and recurring guests to its properties. Some of these capital expenditures are executed for solely esthetic reasons, even adding more bandwidth to the internet is done to show its clientele that they no longer offer just the average features anymore.
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GDS Technology : Overview, Pros Cons and the Future Ahead - 0 views

  • If you want to gain better marketing exposure without shelling out for additional marketing costs, investing in a GDS is a wise decision. The system places your property in front of numerous clients without dipping into your marketing budget
  • - GDS also reap the benefit of reaching untapped segments for your property.
  • Another perk that comes with a GDS is the ability to update product information in real time.
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  • As the industry becomes more collaborative and more inclusive, so does the technology. Some GDS firms are recognizing the need to include non-GDS, independent hotels in their searches in order to offer a better range of choices.
  • In addition to the positive economic outlook, the technology of GDS itself is proving to be a powerfully tool. With greater reach and increased visibility, GDSs make the jobs of agents easier, and in an information- based industry, ease of work is a high selling point. The GDS will have many more obstacles to face in its evolution, but the future looks bright for this inclusive booking software.
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    The article discusses the pros and cons of the GDS. It also addresses the role it plays for helping smaller businesses in standing out to a large group of potential customers. Furthermore, the GDS has gone through many changes since the 1970's, but it is still thriving and overcoming new obstacles today.
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