POS has shaped the way hospitality businesses conduct payment now. They have switched over using fast and efficient ways for customers to make a payment. There are 3 new ways: POS using "contactless" payment such as ApplePay, paying online saves time from standing in lines, and last but least, mobile ordering which is convenient for on-the-go.

This article talks about the history of how property management systems came about and how it has changed over time. The author breaks down what PMS has contributed in 10 segments: Madness, Curiosity, Strain, Jealously, Selfishness, Disillusion, Struggle, Effort, Passion and Hope.

This article speaks on energy efficiency being a major drive for why hotels are going green with their technology and offering in-room tablets in more and more guest rooms. The room automation features are what allow your energy to be used "modestly". Also by being green, these in-room tablets prevent companies from using paper which if we can save on paper, we save trees. Even those who like to read now have e-text for bibles, books,and magazine issues as well as news articles instead of print material.