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When to Upgrade Your Hotel Property Management System | By Jeff Zabin - Hospitality Net - 0 views

  • next-generation hospitality technologies are the number one way to catapult their businesses to ever-higher levels of operational performance and guest satisfaction.
  • By integrating with add-on modules and third-party solutions, a next-generation PMS allows hoteliers to readily create a property- or chain-wide system.
  • hoteliers are deploying technologies that can connect with the PMS and seamlessly share data in the cloud.
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  • The ability to delve into the mountains of PMS data to produce year-over-year evaluations, identify emerging market trends, analyze guest behaviors, etc., is a compelling benefit of a next-generation solution.
  • almost three-quarters 73 percent of hoteliers view the ability to improve performance reporting and business intelligence as one of the biggest benefits one can expect to gain with the right PMS.
  • Hoteliers should also gain a sense for the extent to which an advanced PMS would likely improve operational efficiencies and the overall quality of the guest experience. This will help determine which solution best fits their needs and is most likely to deliver the benefits they seek.
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3 Data Protection Tips for the Hospitality Industry | Endpoint Protector - 0 views

  • 1. Hire cybersecurity personnel
  • hospitality companies do need to acknowledge the need for cybersecurity personnel and hire a team that can keep their cybersecurity framework up to date and react in real-time to any security incidents that may arise.
  • 2. Protect against insider threats
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  • Whether through ignorance or malice, employees are often at the heart of data breaches.
  • Another way companies can protect against human error or insider threats is through strong data protection policies.
  • limiting access to sensitive data only to those employees who need it to perform their job functions and restricting the use of personal mobile phones or portable storage devices in the work place.
  • 3. Look into compliance
  • hospitality companies must ensure that they have a high level of data protection in place.
  • Companies must therefore look into where their customers come from and what data protection laws are in place in their countries of origin and ensure they can protect their sensitive data accordingly.
  • Abiding by these standards should ensure that hospitality companies are protected from most potential data breaches and can thus stay clear of any penalties that would otherwise come their way.
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How is the Hotel Industry using AI to provide an awesome User Experience? - 0 views

  • Ever since the artificially intelligent system has crept into the hotel industry, the hospitality sector is abuzz with AI’s ability to learn about customers using its data analytics platform that helps hotel staff create a better frame of customers.
  • A dedicated mobile app empowers customers’ stay, giving them the luxury to unlock their room, adjust room temperature, and operate curtains, order drinks and many other things using their smart mobile phone.
  • Hotel guests can use hotel’s special mobile device to interact with chatbots to perform all relevant tasks
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  • Through virtual interactions via mobile app, chatbots can bypass hotel staff and be a service representative just like a human at the other end.
  • From the front desk where AI-powered robotic concierge service stands in the hotel rooms where voice-activated assistants accelerate customer experience, Artificial Intelligence is seen successfully driving hotel industry today. The technology enables personalized concierge services and offers real-time recommendations and easy service requests management.
  • Knowing your customer
  • Thanks to Big Data element powering the Artificial Intelligence required to take care of everything customers would need. Its information classification and management system that helps learn a great deal of customer’s behaviour. AI can then use the wealth of data to address individual needs of customers and offer custom guest service.
  • Intelligent Travel companions
  • AI is working far beyond imagination for hotel systems, a breakthrough we all have been anxiously awaiting.
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    "How is the Hotel Industry using AI to provide an awesome User Experience?"
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8 POS Trends & Technologies Shaping the Future of Retail - 0 views

  • A POS—or point-of-sale—system is an invaluable business tool that has replaced the traditional cash register with constantly evolving, tech-driven solutions.
  • mobile and cloud-based POS transactions enable businesses to make sales from anywhere.
  • Cloud-based POS technology: Today’s POS software is often cloud-based, meaning you can access your POS software and all of its data from any compatible device at any time.
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  • POS technology makes it possible for small businesses to accommodate these complex buying behaviors, letting them compete with larger companies with bigger budgets.
  • POS technologies continue to empower retailers to create a more seamless customer experience across all touchpoints.
  • mPOS systems: Many cloud POS options also have a mobile component, or an mPOS, so associates can meet customers where they are and make sales on the floor.
  • When you accommodate additional payment methods with a flexible, tech-forward POS, you can accommodate more customers—and encourage more sales in turn.
  • While credit and debit cards remain popular, usage is expected to decrease gradually as consumers access ever-expanding payment options
  • Having a POS that provides personalized shopping experiences is important
  • POS software captures valuable information with every transaction, so you can build customer profiles that help you learn more about your clientele. Over time, you can personalize automated campaigns through your POS, enabling your associates to access customer profiles at checkout or on an mPOS.
  • POS data is valuable for more than just getting to know your customers and their communication preferences. The metrics from your POS can also reveal information about your business’ staff, products, store layout, foot traffic, and returns rate—among other metrics.
  • Choosing a POS system that lets your customers subscribe to products or services makes it easy for them to keep their favorite products in stock while effortlessly maintaining brand loyalty.
  • many of the best loyalty program software options integrate with POS systems and make it easy for customers to sign up for rewards.
  • With increased mobility, data analysis, and security, POS technologies are becoming an integral part of every retail business.
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How Technology is Changing the Restaurant Industry - 0 views

  • Restaurants that quickly pivoted to online ordering, drive-throughs, and carry out food were able to maintain steady business. Mobile ordering technology also reduces wait time for customers, making fast food even faster.
  • Online reviews have changed the restaurant landscape forever by giving an immense amount of  control to consumers.
  • In a world where any bad experience can turn away potential visitors, restaurants must step up their service, cleanliness, and food quality.
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      I agree. The restaurant I work at now takes customer reviews very seriously. Employee bonuses are related to customer reviews.
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  • it removes another touch point and both simplifies and speeds up the buying process.
  • Three of the biggest ways technology helps restaurants is with their digital food safety, employee performance, and team accountability.
  • digital food safety helps restaurants be compliant and serve hot fresh food.  
  • BOH digital software also helps restaurant owners ensure orders are accurate, service is friendly, and all employees are trained with the tools they need to succeed.
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How COVID-19 has sped up hospitality technology - Insights - 1 views

  • Not only can this advanced technology provide an attractive and safe service for customers, it can also collect and analyse essential data.
  • Machine-learning, big data and AI systems are already central to an industry shaped by online search engines and booking apps. New developments in these technologies have a huge potential to revolutionise the industry and to help hotels as they recover from the impact of the pandemic.
  • The biggest advantage of developments in machine learning is the ability of businesses to personalize experiences and provide constantly improving, streamlined services and marketing, based on customer data.
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  • There is endless potential in mobile integration not only to help customers, but also to help hospitality businesses to track data, manage revenue, offer new products or improve services. Plus, branded and mobile menu apps have been shown to be effective in increasing customer spending.
  • QR codes
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      Yes, the restaurant I'm interning at now no longer uses the traditional to-go menu and is using QR codes menus.
  • ApplePay or GooglePay.
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      Now we can use apple pay to pay in many shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, and supermarkets.
  • Because many of these contactless solutions are also easy, convenient, fast, and integrated with smart hotels and mobile apps, they’ve had the additional benefit of streamlining customer experiences.
  • We are entering a new era of where innovations in technology are bringing exciting new possibilities to hospitality.
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