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6 Geofencing Benefits for Your Business | By Paul Reyes-Fournier - Hospitality Net - 0 views

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  • The basic idea behind geofencing is that you can customize your marketing message based on location.
  • Sending a message that tells people walking by that your business offers free Wi-Fi, especially if they are looking for Wi-Fi, drives people into your store. It shifts the message from being an advertisement into being a service. This also works for free samples and demonstrations of your product or service.
  • Geofencing is a new technology that enables businesses to directly market to consumers based on their location.
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Accounting for Hotels | Small Business - Chron.com - 2 views

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  • There is specialized hospitality accounting software that helps hotel management and accounting personnel keep track of their daily finances, as well as predict future revenues and expenses.
  • Latest trends in hospitality accounting applications point toward more cloud-based software, allowing companies to access real-time business information on any device.
  • Because hotel accounting involves a more complex set of practices than typical accounting, accounting personnel must go through training that differs from traditional training
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The Future of Hospitality: PMS and the Rise of New Technologies | By Harvery Norman - H... - 0 views

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  • The hospitality business has experienced numerous changes in the past decade, mainly because of latest developments to innovations that totally changed the way we book lodging rooms and enjoy the services that accommodation business offer.
  • As new innovations rise, our necessities and desires continue changing, influencing hoteliers to take their guest experience to the next level and give the most ideal guest experience.
  • Relatively every hotel today depends on a PMS (Property Management System) to operate and streamline the majority of their day by day activities and steadily enhance their business.
  • Kevin Sepulveda on 08 Jun 20
     
    The hospitality industry had changed a lot over the past few years. Innovations have changed how a hotel advertises to its customers. A new look at PMS will keep hotels on top of the technology game.
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GDS System: What is And Why Should Hotels Use a GDS System? - 1 views

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  • For hotels, the number one advantage of using a GDS is the increased demand that can be generated. This is because a global distribution systems represents a single entry point for a huge number of travel agents globally.
  • a hotel will need to pay a small initial setup fee, along with transaction fees, which are applicable to each booking on an individual basis. In some cases, an agency fee may also apply.
  • The precise fees involved can vary significantly, depending on the travel agency, GDS and type of booking, but fees of around 10 percent are not uncommon.
  • Kevin Sepulveda on 30 May 20
     
    A GDS system is a massive advantage for a hotel because it will increase demand which directly increases revenue. A GDS system can be even more beneficial if the hotel is targeting corporate travelers. However, a GDS system is not without its drawbacks. While there are options, it is not uncommon for a hotel to pay an initial fee and agency fee.
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Cruise Ship Apps are Dramatically Improving the Cruise Line Experience - Here's How - T... - 0 views

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  • "Beyond supporting travel needs, these apps are providing convenience. In the old days, when you wanted to make a restaurant reservation or if you lost your bill, you had to go someone's desk and stand in line and wait. Now you can just do these things from your phone.
  • some of the new apps provide interactive ship maps, locations of the various activities onboard, menus for the day's meals, onboard spending calculators and even language and currency conversion assistance geared toward the various exotic ports a ship may be pulling into.
  • Some of the other functions that come with the cruise line designed apps include being able to track your luggage from when you first board the ship until your suitcase arrives at your room, and booking restaurant reservations.
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  • Mast says one the best apps out there right now is Royal Caribbean's Royal iQ app, which allows users to make dinner plans in advance, book shore excursions, reserve evening entertainment, manage dining reservations, schedule times for onboard activities, and modify reservations.
  • All of this is really just the beginning, when it comes to onboard cruise ship apps. According to Mast, Spencer-Brown and others, the technology and its potential is still in its infancy. The next few years will continue to bring more innovation and convenience. But already the apps have made a significant change in the quality of a cruise experience for many travelers in the increasingly complex and dizzying world of cruise ships.
  • Kevin Sepulveda on 21 May 20
     
    Cruise ships are creating software applications to enhance the guest experience. Long lines and long lines are a thing of the past with new software which bring excitement to the guest without running the adventure. With significant companies hopping on the software/guest experience, it's easier than ever to stay connected and get the most out of a cruise vacation.
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The Newest Tech on Cruise Ships - The New York Times - 3 views

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  • “Most cruise lines now offer downloadable apps which really allow cruisers to tailor the cruise experience to them.”
  • Guests on the Edge can upload a selfie to the app, and the company’s facial recognition software will automatically check them into the cruise, allowing them to bypass long check-in lines. Cruisers can see their itinerary, and link their reservations with other guests’ to make plans together onboard. The app also allows passengers to see entertainment and dining options, and information about activities on the ship.
  • On Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, which just underwent a $165 million upgrade, guests can use an in-app remote for their TVs and use the app to unlock their stateroom doors.
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  • Guests can use the medallion to pay for meals and to settle bills through an app downloaded to their phones.
  • Kevin Sepulveda on 12 May 20
     
    Major cruise ship companies are using MIS strategies to interact and improve guests experiences onboard. The idea of asking guests to disconnect from their technology is slowly fading as that very technology is becoming an integral part of the cruise ship experience. Remaining connected is becoming the new expectation, and cruise ship companies are using guests technology to everyone's benefit.
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