this article talks about the trends int he marketing that are happening now, or are about to happen in the near future. Author compares new trends to an air travel. Trends that already have a lot of people being into are about to start, and there are some that exist but more people need to accept it before they will become successful.  

this article talks about new technology that is being implemented throughout out US and the world. Old key cards are now going to be replaced with even older standard keys or the radio frequency identification card that can be waived in front of the door to gain access. Also, there is a technology that will sent an encrypted sound text to guest;s cell phone, which when played back will open the door.  It talks about technology that tracks all employees, guests and their luggage.  There are several concerned that travelers have about their privacy, but article stated that it all depends on the type of the traveler.  Also, the face recognition technology used in Houston's largest hotel remembers guests names and when they return, guests are greeted by name.  Article concludes that even with all this technology, the best security is provided through interdependence of travelers and employees.  

This article states that companies that invest in IT are losing jobs. It states that comapnies are spending money for IT but cutting the jobs. Manufacturing industry loses more jobs with the gain of IT. authors of the article are also stating that this information will create a negative out look on IT, but there are still a lot of the industries which increased IT spending and increased jobs.   

this article introduces a new software that helps with the payroll and tips handling for restaurant users. This software calculates all the deductions for each individual employee.  ezPaycheck is available for $89 per year.  USer friendly interface, compatible with tax rates of all 50 states

after the invention of the first POS system of 1974 and the self- check out counters of 1992 researchers projecting 430,000 of self check out counters to be opened by 2014.  The benefit of the Self Check out counters is very tempting for the owners.  Article mentions that some customers are still not too happy with the self check out counters, because of possible bad experience in the past.  Managers are delaying the installation of the automated check outs, because of the scare of the theft, but it's proven that theft is not as issue because usually losses occur from the cashier's negligence.  Article provides some of the proves that self check out counter , can help customers to lose weight, and check out faster, and provides extra privacy. 

this article talks about the new property management system which does not require an agent to stay behind the front desk. Agent now can come to the guest rather than other way around. This system uses internet or the cellular data, for communications with the server. Housekeeping can see and update the room status, without coming back to the computer. 

this article summarizing the importance of the revenue management. it explains that to maximize the revenue, hotel have to see the rooms at the "right price to the right people at the right time". it also explains the difference in price based on the seasons, or business cycle. it encourages managers to recognize when the demand will go up and adjust the price accordingly. 

This is a new technology for hospitality employees to be able to communicate between each other. THis new handset is durable and substitutes multiple other devices including alarms. It also cents text messages and alarm notifications, so everyone is up to date.  This device color codes different departments so people do not get confused and deliver services promptly. 

This article is describing a new reservation system program which is going to support Sceptre Hospitality Resources' hotels.  This system allows users to make reservation using social media. it also allows managers to control hotel activities on their iPhones and iPads.  This program is going to maximize hotel's revenues, but upgrading users after the selection is made.