This academic article is well written discussing the key differences involving weak and strong areas of sustainability. In the perspective of Technology, only some natural resources are economic resources. Scientifically, the temporal views involving 'time preferences' and equations for discounting future goods sold shows a short run of the economy. The article concludes with showing value from discounting three types of assets. Sustainability, is a strategic concept, and therefore needs time and capital to promote longer lasting affects.

In 2014 EVEN Hotels began a launch of RFID bands to secure guest information. The trial began giving customers the option to keep these when departing. In the hotel industry, getting rid of old systems like key cards for rooms, eliminates so many problems. One of the many benefits is less complaints about room keys not working properly. However, the guest is free to use this band wherever they are on site. After reading this it was clear that there was not a security issue with these bands, as they are personalized for the guest. The only negative I see with the bands is if the tech behind it is sustainable enough to be consistent during busy seasons.

Hospitality is in many different areas of businesses and here I found an article discussing AR in the realm of sports arenas. This article presented a few perspectives starting from the coaching, training, to the marketing behind AR technology. Each topic was clearly enhanced by AR. In sports, there are tons of ways to advertise a company while watching the game, picking up food, etc. Additionally AR, is supporting this industry by providing solutions to problems of the past. Athletes will become more competitive while training for games and matches. It is almost like leveling up when playing video games. AR has started to revolutionize the industry by providing an opening for hospitality to be more involved in sports events. It is exciting to see what AR, robotics will bring to the customer journey.

Intel has been at the heart of Restaurant Innovation and the hospitality industry. A business solution that continues to impress. In this post by Intel they refer to how the POS system for a Restaurant has a few different options that are becoming more popular today. The big touch screens from McDonald's to Hotels having touch screens in mirrors. The IoT is creating solutions by partnering with company's like Intel. One highlight for me in this post was Intel's solution of Kiosks systems that can detect emotions using Ai camera's, and alerting employees to help the customer.

After reading this blog it is clear to see the benefits of cloud computing. Stayntouch lists many comparison and illustrates the PMS on a server and PMS on cloud. In Hotels, this seems to be a new way to save on operating expenses. This includes everything from maintenance costs to flexibility.

Chapter 4 of Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Technologies outlines the diversity that Italy experiences in each of their 20 regions. Advanced technology and tourism behavior trends show how Italy is a perfect example of an evasive environment. In this chapter they illustrate the complexities of southern Italy in Calabria. A tourist would likely visit places like Rome, Milan, Pisa, and Venice, Calabria is not an option when you speak of other places Italy is well known for. Virtual Reality is introduced to be an attractive way to have tourists understand the culture and acquire more information. The chapter concludes by saying the advancement of technology in southern regions (Calabria) can also create tourist loyalty at more lesser known destinations.