This article summarizes the major key points with Human Resources Information Systems and more importantly, their advantages. It starts by discussing how a HRIS is software that aids in the management functions of human resources. The main benefit is the fact that it can generate reports and presentations, making it particularly convenient for more than a few factors, while holding data and files needed for the human resources mangers to do their jobs proficiently. HRIS can aid a company internally as well as externally with job applicants. This is great for employers who are looking for new candidates. In addition, it benefits the company with assisting with the benefits plan, knowing exactly what their coverage is for the year.

This article primarily discusses HEI Hotels & Resorts' Marriott La Jolla and their past showcase during "Tour of Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge Participant Facilities". Fundamentally, this hotel is using and produced an energy efficiently program which will allow the hotel to annually save $200,000 each year. That is an incredible savings that will keep the hotel tremendously environmentally friendly, while hopefully starting a trend for other hotels to do the same. This hotel is now facing great benefits with their energy saving initiatives and great operational systems such as HVAC, ELG, and ESP which will overall save water, the consumption of energy, and reduce waste.

I enjoyed this article because it discusses the various benefits with internet marking. The focal points that it explains is the convenience, reach, cost, personalization, relationships, and social. Evidently, internet marking is an especially convenient tool because of the fact that it markets for a company/business 24/7. Since it's through the internet, this technology can reach people from all over the world creating a very beneficial aspect. It can also save a business a lot of money since it is far less expensive marketing through the internet than in other ways. It also gives the business flexibility to personalize information, leaving them the opportunity to create their vision. While doing all of that, a company can gain customer satisfaction while creating relationships with clients. Finally, the article describes how social media can acutely aid in a business marketing plan, while escalating sales.

This article discusses how technology can assist in event planning. It lists the five technologies that can sincerely facilitate event planners with their day to day tasks and responsibilities. The five technologies include smart phones which are life savers when it comes to trying to find phone numbers, respond to email inquiries, and keeping a clear and adequate schedule. The Saa S Clould App lends a hand to event planners so they can link up their systems for customers using software as a service tool. Third, they discuss virtual events, which give key data and facts about events and help the planner and client save time, money, and resources. The forth technology is social media and viral marketing which is enormously helpful and saves money. As a final point, ipads and tablets save paper and are of assistance to event planners to be more structured.

It's amazing how technology can aid in hotel security and this article describes just that. The future will be bright with all the new and innovative security opportunities for the hospitality industry. The main points of security mentioned in this article include the finger print entry system where they would have a touch screen where a guest would put their finger and that's how they would get in their room, saying goodbye to key cards. There is also a system that can track a person such as a movement activated video capture, where it can actually recognize an individual. Another security system that is coming into development can identify guests, employees, and suitcases. For instance, if a suitcase was lost or misplaced the system makes it easier to find the lost bags.

Information Technology is indispensable in the hospitality industry for several reasons. This article discusses how many hotels are increasing their investment in I.T because of its abundant advantages, especially guest satisfaction. It particularly states how mobile and wireless technology will aid in guests pleasure but ensure competitive advantage as well. They looked at a study of Motorola Solutions Market Barometer of 2011 where they fundamentally determine the emerging trends in the industry and opportunities. They then came to understand that businesses are investing more on hospitality information technology to not only assist in customer retention but to have an overall high-quality system that can manage their daily duties such as inventory, budget, and status of room reservations.

HFTP also known as Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals have recently announced a very thrilling development that will revolutionize the hospitality industry and lead us into a new system called the global accounting system that will be used as a guide to create a global resource. This article states that this system is basically a global guide that will provide the industry with a complete glossary of inventory vocabulary and charts of accounts. The HFTP has stated that the global association is fully devoted to hospitality finance and technology and that their Global Board is investing a great deal to create a system that stakeholders can use for several aspects such as: to compile accounts, compare regional differences and define the value of a hospitality operation. Their ultimate goal is to record how the industry is actually performing overall throughout this new process.

This article reviews the ultimate significance in having a Point of Sale System in a restaurant. It utterly describes the capabilities of the system which include keeping track of how much cash is in the register and creating daily sales reports. How employees can use the system for their convenience and the processes to go through. The set up location; where the POS equipment should be properly set up. Specific configurations with the POS and finally other important details within the system. The articles claims that there are several advantages with using the POS system and one of them is the fact that it gathers data which aids with marketing your current customers as well as new guests. It continues by being a helpful guide in a restaurant while offering suggestions and gathering information and essentials to use. The article goes into detail by stating that restaurants and businesses need to look into several POS equipment to find the most accurate and resourceful one for the specific place of business.

This article focuses on the numerous advantages of a Property Management System. It summarizes the fact that it makes a business more proficient and how a company can save by not spending money on additional software or hardware expenses. The main benefits that this article gives attention to is the fact that it assists in the reservation process and point of sale process, helps market and target the correct people, positivity deals with travel agents, and connects to several travel portals. All in all, a Property Management System is a great tool and advantage in the hospitality industry because it facilitates in all operations and helps companies with daily challenges.

Twenty years ago marked the beginning of a new period in Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited (RCCL) and helping the environment. They proposed a Save the Waves program, which allows guests to choose when towels and linens are ready to be washed saving numerous amounts of water and energy as well as reducing, reusing, and recycling. Today, their green initiative goes even further, and as the arictle discusses RCCL is implementing a plan to improve their waste, power, and most importantly, their future. Protecting and conserving the environment is a priority this company is willing to stand for. They constantly plan their efforts to maintain environmental protection and to continue to be environmentally responsible.

This article explains that to have an efficient and effective e-business strategy, a business needs to set goals, have extensive research, plan accordingly, and keep organized. Having a distinguished business plan is a necessity if a company truly wants to be successful in cyberspace. There are several aspects that must be taken into consideration while preparing and organizing a strategic plan such as competitive, economic, and social/demographic factors. In other words, businesses must be knowledgeable about their competitors, understand how their consumers are spending, and study the human population. All in all, the most imperative feature in e-business is to set rational goals and have an accurate strategic plan. If this is done properly, a business will be in the precise direction to be successful.

This article illustrates that the Network Exploitation Capacity (NEC) is an information technology resource approach to making business operations more proficient and incorporated. It explains how NEC can aid a company with three different learning strategies such as demand generation, multi-channel distribution management, and most importantly revenue optimization. This article discusses several stages that hotels go through in order to fully optimize the business, however most hotels have not fully reached the maximum benefits. The stages in this approach are as follows: basic, systematic, integrated, analytical, and finally optimizing. The first stage can provide a company results but would not give it overall efficiency. Hospitality businesses reaching stage 5 "Optimizing" would truly have the remarkable effects.

This article summaries how tablets have made it into hotel guest rooms. It begins by discussing how tablets are an exceptional idea and it describes how unique and remarkable a hotel can be. Not only is it admirable for hotels, but it is also very convenient and easy for a guest to use. This software by Intelity is very impressive, it basically lets guests control their hotel room as well as other things such as surfing through the internet. The article points out how some people may differ and think why can't a guest just pick up the phone if they need something? They explain that guests have gone beyond the point of using a phone. For instance, if they need a valet service all they have to do is pick up the tablet and let the staff know. A key factor that the article discusses is the fact that with this tablet and software system, the possibilities are endless. In addition, it eliminates the need of waiting around for answers and gives guests information about the hotel hours, services, etc. The article explains that not only is the tablet extremely efficient, but that it also cuts down spending costs of printing numerous information. In conclusion, I agree with this article about the numerous benefits a tablet can bring to a hotel. "The iPad is the hardware, but the software will never be outdated. It's always the most recent application available, and that's important in staying competitive."