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jblan183

Beyond: What the Metaverse is and How Hotels Can Take Advantage of it | By Simone Puorto - Hospitality Net - 0 views

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  • "We," Zuckerberg stated in his keynote, "believe the Metaverse will be the successor to the mobile Internet. We'll be able to feel present, like we're right there with people, no matter how far apart we actually are. We'll be able to express ourselves in new, joyful, completely immersive ways. And that's going to unlock a lot of amazing new experiences. When I send my parents a video of my kids, they'll feel like they're in the moment with us, not peering in through a little window. When you play a game with friends, you'll feel like you're right there together in a different world, not just on your computer by yourself. And when you're in a meeting in the Metaverse, it'll feel like you're right in the room together, making eye contact, having a shared sense of space, and not looking at a grid of faces on a screen. That's what we mean by an embodied internet. Instead of looking at a screen, you're going to be in these experiences."
    • jblan183
      jblan183 on 08 Nov 21
       
      Zuckerberg is currently working on creating a "Metaverse Program," conveniently named Meta, which will connect all users to be a part of it, rather than simply on it.
  • the Metaverse is not only VR and AR, but also Mixed Reality. In a few years, we could be able to join our friends at a concert under the appearance of holograms, and enjoy the experience from our couch while our pals are physically at the gig. "The feeling of presence," as Zuckerberg highlighted, "is the defining quality of the Metaverse."
  • If the Metaverse can be (and will surely be) a goldmine for online microtransactions-centric industries (think of gaming: the console microtransaction market alone generated $2.94 Billion in 2017), on the other hand, VR traveling never really got mainstream, and this is something we all learned during last year's lockdowns.
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  • for our industry, the Metaverse can be (and probably will) be a fully functioning economy. "Individuals and businesses," Managing Partner of EpyllionCo, Matthew Ball, wrote on a series of must-read articles on the topic, "will be able to create, own, invest, sell, and be rewarded for an incredibly wide range of work that produces value that is recognized by others."
hlope066

Artificial Intelligence is redefining the Hospitality Industry- Here's how | SOEGJOBS - 0 views

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  • hlope066 on 10 Nov 21
     
    AI is changing the hospitality industry in several ways with more to come in the future. Popular now is cloud-computing, data analytics, and blockchain. Chatbots and more personalized guests experiences are being used by more and more companies also.
ecast038

Why Are Hotels Investing In Augmented Reality Technology? | ARPost - 0 views

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  • From virtual maps to quirky digital experiences, hoteliers are creating fun and memorable guest experiences using AR. By investing in AR solutions, they hope to exceed the expectations of guests and make their stay unforgettable. Best of all, hoteliers don’t have to commit to expensive and permanent changes when they’re experimenting with AR.
  • Hotels can also use AR to create virtual maps, especially if the place is quite large. They can get information about amenities, prices, maintenance issues, housekeeping schedules, and more.
  • AR can bring marketing collaterals like brochures, catalogs, and magazine spreads to life in new ways.
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  • During the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, Holiday Inn used AR to create immersive experiences for guests around the hotel. Using a mobile device, guests were able to overlay photos or videos of their favorite athletes into a real-world setting.
  • They used these beacons to send virtual keys to their guests, allowing them to unlock their hotel rooms through their smartphones. All they had to do was tap a button.
  • The best thing about AR is that it is very accessible. Unlike virtual reality, guests won’t have to wear and carry around bulky headsets. Since AR overlays computer-generated elements into real-world settings, guests are able to see the environment around them at all times
  • ecast038 on 10 Nov 21
     
    Although very popular among other industries, augmented reality is still not widely used in the hotel industry. It is accesible and can become a great marketing tool for hotels and get guests to see virtual maps of the hotels, and see additional information such as prices and amenities. A few hotel chains have brought augmented reality into their hotels to help promote Olympic games and have guests share photos about their AR experience.
nixalexa

3 Reasons Why Hotels Should Invest in Augmented Reality | Hospitality Technology - 0 views

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  • By the year 2025, the market size of augmented reality will reach $198 billion, and the hospitality industry is going to be one of the major players that helps AR reach this revenue goal.
  • Starwood, Marriot, and Holiday Inn are already making a difference in the industry by leveraging this technology.
  • Guests can see the virtual layout of the space they are thinking of booking and go on to view other amenities such as the pool, spa, restaurant and gym.
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  • However, hotels could implement AR in the form of Google Glass to help with this issue.
  • While wearing Google Glass, staff members have the ability to see important guest details: Is this a new or loyal customer? Do they have room preferences? Are they at the hotel for business or pleasure?
  • For instance, a guest could point their smartphone in any direction within the hotel and get information on things such as maintenance issues, updates on housekeeping status, directions to the pool or spa, etc.
  • However, did you know that AR technology was invented back in 1957? Obviously, it has taken the world a really long time to adopt and embrace it. But now, the world is ready to use this immersive technology, not just for gaming, but for business purposes too.
    • nixalexa
      nixalexa on 14 Nov 21
       
      The technology business is just growing and getting smarter as the years pass by. It has gotten to the point where most business require technology to run properly and do well, in Hospitality, technology is an investment. When hotels use robots, AIs or ARs they are investing in these devices to help their business and create a better experience for internal and external customers. When hotels or restaurants they need to be careful with certain technologies as robots might make a guest uncomfortable rather than intriguing them if a robot is part of their experience more than an actual person. Which falls into the concept of personal touch when speaking about the guest or customers experience. Like mentioned in the zoom meeting regardless of some individuals being uncomfortable or feeling like computers and robots are going to take over the world, these technologies are becoming the future because of their benefits that might not be given from one person, like a robot speaking over 5 languages (a quality many employees might not have) can help in an industry that is so international like Hospitality and Tourism.
  • Taj Buckley on 16 Mar 20
     
    The hospitality industry by the year 2025 is going to be a major player that could help AR reach its goal as a $198 billion sector. With this AR technology guest would have access to a virtual layout of the property they are booking and even the room they are staying in. With the aid of wearable technology like google glasses guest recognition could give staff important information about a guest checking in like if they are new or loyal customer and the preferences they may or may not have. AR could also be used by the guest on site to get directions within the hotel.
teallemejia

Keeping Mobile Tech in Hotels Secure with Biometrics | By Court Williams - Hospitality Net - 0 views

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  • Biometrics are biological measurements or physical characteristics that can be used to identify individuals.
  • Marriott hotels in China use facial recognition technology for check-in purposes, charging the room fee and deposit automatically to guests' Alipay accounts and providing the room key after identity verification
  • Many hotel chains use large-scale, organization-wide enterprise systems for their IT operations. These require exceptional cybersecurity, controlled user access, and extensive cloud computing capabilities.
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  • Hotels are also embracing the Internet of Things for the benefit of guests, to adjust room temperature settings, lighting, voice-controlled room service, operate adjustable beds and other appliances.
  • Many properties are combining augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) for entertainment, convenience, and administrative purposes. AR-powered signage, for example, can help direct guests to check-in or pick-up locations, based on their mobile fingerprint and biometrically-verified identity.
  • The closer the connection between biometric methods and the user, the greater the security. Since a user's personal mobile device is effectively a "closer" link to the individual than a hotel's facial recognition system, one of the benefits of going mobile is increased security of data, employees, guests, finances, and facilities.
  • Mobile biometrics, like any other technology, opens the door to the risks of cybercrim
  • Research from SmarterHQ shows 72% of consumers will only engage with marketing that is personalized to their interests, while 86% don't want to provide their personal information because of privacy concerns. This creates a major conundrum for the hospitality industry.
  • teallemejia on 26 Sep 21
     
    A question we have all been asking is how can our data that we share be safe with businesses as technology continues to improve and progress into the hospitality industry. Biometrics are biological measurements or physical characteristics that are used to identify individuals like fingerprint mapping or facial recognition. Marriott hotels in China are already using facial recognition technology for checking in and charging the room fee and deposit to the guest's account. Many hotels also use biometrics for their IT operations. The closer connection between biometric methods and the user the security is greater. A person's phone is effectively safer than a hotel's facial recognition system and provides increased security of data.
teresastas

Executive Recycling Company And Executives Sentenced For Fraud And International Environmental Crimes | USAO-CO | Department of Justice - 1 views

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  • xecutive Recycling, Inc. (a corporation) and Brandon Richter, age38, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the owner and chief executive officer of Executive Recycling, were sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge William J. Martinez for their roles in a fraudulent scheme related to the disposal and exportation of electronic waste to foreign countries,
    • cingram21
      cingram21 on 03 Oct 21
       
      This article discusses the penalties the CEO and COO of Executive Recycling received for violating the laws that were exposed on 60 minutes
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Oct 21
       
      Thanks for posting this...I was interested to see how this all turned out! Looks like it didn't turn out well for them!
  • Executive Recycling appeared as the exporter of record in over 300 exports from the United States between 2005 and 2008. Approximately 160 of these exported cargo containers contained a total of more than 100,000 CRTs.
  • significant portion of electronic waste collected by the defendants were Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs). CRTs are the glass video display component of an electronic device, usually a computer or television monitor, and are known to contain lead. The defendants engaged in the practice of exporting electronic waste, including CRTs, from the United States to foreign countries, including the People’s Republic of China.
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  • The defendants’ misrepresentation induced customers to enter into contracts or agreements with the defendants for electronic waste disposal. Each victim paid the defendants to recycle their electronic waste in accordance with the representations made by the defendants. Contrary to their representations, the defendants sold the electronic waste they received from customers to brokers for export overseas to the People’s Republic of China and other countries.
  • The defendants claimed to safely recycle e-waste in the U.S., but regularly exported obsolete and discarded electronic equipment with toxic materials to third-world countries,” said Jeff Martinez, Special Agent in Charge of EPA’s criminal enforcement office in Colorado. 
ldevaul

How the travel industry can fight back against cyberthreats | SmartBrief - 1 views

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  • Travel and hospitality businesses have become lucrative targets in recent years for cybercriminals who have stolen from the industries in attacks that often take more than half a year to identify.
  • In the past three years alone, the hotel industry has faced 13 serious attacks, according to an IntSights study.
  • The travel and leisure sectors suffered a 155.9% year-over-year rise in suspected online fraud attempts worldwide in the second quarter, according to a TransUnion study, compared with a 16.5% increase in overall alleged intrusions.
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  • The hotel industry attracts cybercriminals because it handles so many financial transactions in so many countries.
  • The top threat to hotels is phishing, a scam in which hotel guests may receive fake phone calls claiming to be from the front desk. The caller could claim that there is an issue with the credit card on file and that they need to re-verify the payment method. 
  • DarkHotel hacks are another significant threat. These target travelers via hotel Wi-Fi. Digital certificates are sent to guests, like a familiar adobe update, which will retrieve sensitive information. Hotel chains are combating these hacks by suggesting that guests use a virtual private network.
  • Malware (malicious software) is something criminals email employees, under the guise of the attachment or link looking innocent or legitimate. But when the user opens the file or clicks on the link, their system (and more) can be hacked into by the criminal.
  • IT department should routinely update operating systems and back up data and files, and every employee should double-check sources when asked for software administrative permissions. Also, strong firewalls can limit bad traffic and provide security. 
  • Software and hardware can help prevent breaches, but employee training is also an essential part of any hotel’s cybersecurity.
  • only around 35% of airlines and 30% of airports are prepared for cyberattacks.
  • “Guests can enroll in a service called WebWatcher, which monitors the sites where personal information may be shared and alerts guests if evidence of their personal data is found,”
  • Hotels are not alone in being targeted by cybercriminals: The airline industry has faced serious cyberattacks as well, and many airlines still aren’t equipped to handle them.
  • In 2018, a Marriott reservation system was hacked. More than 500 million customer records, including credit card information and passport numbers, were stolen. The company said the hack went back four years prior to the discovery and, when it was noticed, the company started using computer and mobile device monitoring software.
  • "The proliferated effect of the attack on SITA is yet another example of how vulnerable organizations can be solely on the basis of their connections to third-party vendors,"
  • The aviation industry faces dangers such as ransomware and distributed-denial-of-service attacks. Following the SITA attack, HackerOne solutions architect Shlomie Liberow stressed that airlines need to prepare for the worst. 
  • traditional enterprises like airlines have always been an attractive target since few are digital-first businesses, and therefore have relied on legacy software, which is more likely to be out-of-date or have existing vulnerabilities that can be exploited."
  • The airline industry needs to keep third-party vendors in check when it comes to protecting information. Given the high stakes involved, experts suggest that blind trust is not an option. 
  • “You simply cannot know whether your third parties meet your company’s security controls and risk appetite until you’ve completed a full vendor security assessment on them,
  • It’s important to note that the best practice is not a ‘one-and-done’ activity, but through real-time, continuous monitoring.”
  • In 2015, hackers targeted Polish airline LOT’s ground operations system, affecting 1,400 passengers. The hackers made it impossible to create flight plans and flights. It was the first attack of its kind, and it caused concern about cyberattacks one day remotely taking control of planes.
  • To address the threat, the standard advice is to back up and store data in multiple places, including off your physical premises, and have one copy of it be offline
  • Multifactor authentication and long, complicated passwords will take longer to crack. Updating and patching systems regularly helps companies avoid being victimized when a new exploit is discovered.
  • Treating cybersecurity as a companywide concern, not an IT concern, encourages each employee to take ownership of their actions and knowledge and to seek help proactively instead of making an “innocent” mistake that costs the company millions of dollars.
  • Finally, companies should avoid simply throwing money at the problem: Not all cybersecurity solutions work together, which wastes money and increases the risk of a breach.
  • ldevaul on 11 Oct 21
     
    This article discusses ways that the travel industry can combat cyberthreats. The main cyber concern for hotels' is phishing, which is a scam that collects credit card information by pretending to be apart of a hotel's front desk staff. The article mentions that IT departments should do routinely updates to operating systems and back up data and files. Employees should also be trained to help prevent data breaches. The author briefly touched on what to do when your hotel system is hacked and even dives into how the airline industry is still very unequipped to handle cyberattacks and threats. This is a great read to learn how to keep up with best security practices in the hospitality and tourism industry.
khiyara_00

Three ways technology is improving hotel security | TOPHOTELNEWS - 3 views

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  • Mobile keys are making an entrance, and this means added security for guests. In some instances, the technology can alert guests and hotel management when someone has entered the room or tried to get in.
  • Many properties are expanding the number and locations of cameras, upgrading hardware, and using better software to run and monitor the cameras. Some of the more advanced systems offer low-light vision, facial recognition, and movement and color recognition analysis software.
  • To combat cybercrime, hotels are taking steps to incorporate more advanced firewalls, limiting who has access to data, and securing mobile devices of employees.
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  • Mobile keys are making an entrance, and this means added security for guests. In some instances, the technology can alert guests and hotel management when someone has entered the room or tried to get in.
  • Mobile keys are making an entrance, and this means added security for guests. In some instances, the technology can alert guests and hotel management when someone has entered the room or tried to get in.
  • 2. Hotel security monitoring systems get an upgrade
  • ware to run and monitor the cameras. Some of the more advanced systems offer low-light vision, facial recognition, and movement and color recognition analysis software.
  • 3. Hotel security and cybercrime
  • New technology, such as mobile key cards, advanced monitoring systems, and cybercrime initiatives are working to protect property and personal information, so travelers can always feel more secure.
  • sharlabrunsvold on 14 Jun 20
     
    In this article, TOPHOTELNEWS highlights three ways technology is reducing incidences of theft, assault, and data breaches in the hotel industry. Mobile keys allow guests and hotel staff to monitor who enters a room and when, limiting the chances of theft. Security cameras now offer low-light vision and facial recognition, and their decrease in size allows for discrete placement. Cybercrime initiatives are also working harder than ever to secure delicate information by developing advanced firewalls. Each of these advancements allows travelers to feel more secure in their "home away from home."
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  • keoctave on 14 Jun 20
     
    This is a great article as the hotel that i work for as many of these same features including the mobile keys, and high definition security cameras and a great team at the back of it. Although it is all good to have those features having the right team makes a huge difference. I have many examples with while being at the hotel probably having a difficult interaction with a guess the security team call me to make sure that i am ok. This made me feel safe to the highest extent that they are watching and alert.
  • shaunagayecox on 30 Sep 20
     
    This article discusses three ways that hotel security is being enhanced by technology. One way is by mobile keys. Customers no longer have to use physical keys. They can simply use their mobile phone to open room doors. They don't have to worry about their keys going into the wrong hands. The second way is cameras. Modern cameras are smaller and are more easily hidden and can more accurately take pictures of the faces of persons who enter and exit hotels. The third way is to enhance the cybersecurity of the hotels' computer systems.
  • khiyara_00 on 12 Oct 21
     
    This article discusses the ways a hotel can implement security measures to keep guest information and company's data safe.
lhick022

Disruptive Innovation: The Inevitable Change Every Market Must Face | MassChallenge - 0 views

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  • According to Forbes, innovation could wipe out $8 trillion worth of U.S. public company equity
  • every company must have an effective strategy to either engage in or counteract disruptive innovation in its industry.
  • Clayton Christensen first coined the disruptive innovation theory in a Harvard Business School paper to refer to companies who meet market demands with a simpler, cheaper solution.
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  • This practice often results in game-changing products that are fundamentally different from any current choice on the market.
  • sustaining innovation seeks only to improve upon existing concepts or products
  • It happens slowly at first
  • Low-end market disruption occurs at the “low end” of existing value networks. Unlike new-market disruption, it does not launch a groundbreaking alternative.
  • Lower margins
  • Higher risks
  • Disrupts an existing market or creates a new on
  • Involves new technology and a new business model
  • New-market disruptors create products or solutions that are so much more affordable or convenient than existing options that entirely new segments of the population can begin using them.
  • New innovation is often ignored at the outset
  • It seems obvious only after the fac
  • Because of these potential costs, innovating in a disruptive fashion may be ill-suited for organizations that do not wish to commit these resources.
  • Software as a Service
  • Video Streaming
  • Smartphones
  • Personal Computers
  • Lightbulbs
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Ride Sharing
  • It is important to note that you don't have to choose only one type of innovation at the other's expense.
  • Peer to Peer Accommodation
  • Lack of Leadership
  • Lack of Culture
  • . Sooner or later, your market is going to face a newcomer with a never-seen-before idea or business model. You must seek out ways of doing it first or else brace for the impact.
  • Listen To Your Customers
  • Focus On Your Business Model
  • Find an Innovation Partner
  • lhick022 on 24 Oct 21
     
    This article fully explains disruptive innovation, its almost as if the article listened to the lecture then wrote the paper. I could have highlighted the whole paper, it lists causes, characteristics and effects of disruptive innovations.
kbroo026

Customer Acceptance of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hospitality Services: An Indian Hospitality Sector Perspective - Prithvi Roy, Badrinarayan Srirangam Ramaprasad, Manan Chakraborty, Nandan Prabhu, Shreelatha Rao, 2020 - 0 views

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  • Scholars and practitioners alike, backed by strong empirical evidence, attribute this rising trend in the use of AI-related technologies to the fact that AI-driven applications and robots demonstrate superior information processing and enhanced, cognitive and task capabilities when compared to the ones that are demonstrated by traditionally used mechanisms
  • past studies have shown that the factors such as customers’ service quality features, frontline assistance, customers’ expectations of AI devices (Stock & Merkle, 2017), device aesthetics, appearance, perceived usefulness of AI devices and service robots and social capability (Song, 2017) influence the acceptance and adoption of AI devices and the related technologies.
  • customers are likely to accord much importance to the process of appraising AI devices and related technologies by comparing them with the services that human employees are likely to deliver
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  • AI-driven technologies are considered to be intelligent devices; therefore, customers exposed to AI are not expected to learn many new aspects of these devises upfront so as to operate them effectively.
  • Notwithstanding the benefits of AI, it is also probable that an ill-planned transition into AI will lead to unprecedented levels of disruption in the sector if such transition happens without a clear understanding of what facilitates customers’ willingness to accept AI.
  • kbroo026 on 24 Jan 22
     
    This study looks at Indian hospitality consumers' willingness to accept AI and its associated technology. Being that hospitality consumers are most interested in "fun and indelible stay experiences," AI for hospitality must provide service as great as or better than human professionals. Over time, it is the conclusion that AI can be welcome by most consumers of hospitality products and services.
waldjustin13

How Green Rankings Benefit Hotels - 0 views

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  • As consumers become more and more sensitive to environmental issues, the demand for green products and services continues to grow. In many industries, there is a lot of pressure for companies to go green and be more environmentally friendly.
  • conscientious travelers want to stay at conscientious hotels
  • the hotel industry has an incredible opportunity to actually make a difference in the fight for water conservation without sacrificing profits or the quality of the guest experience.
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  • Hospitality businesses save money in the long run when they go green
  • Travelers are seeking out eco-friendly places to stay
  • Environmental regulations are being enforced
  • waldjustin13 on 17 Apr 22
     
    Conscientious travelers want to stay in conscientious hotels. The hotel industry has developed the "GreenLeaders Program" to recognize hotels and B&B's that engage in environmentally friendly practices. The top reasons why the hospitality industry is going green: (1) long-term monetary savings, (2) meeting the needs of eco-conscious travelers, and (3) conforming to new environmental regulations.
olindacatillon

How Hotel Connectivity Leads to Exceptional Guest Experiences - 0 views

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  • According to a recent study by Hotel Technology, 73 percent of guests surveyed are likely to return to a hotel that meets their technology needs.
  • “Today’s guests want an almost at-home-like experience when it comes to connectivity. As they juggle between smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables, there’s an expectation of seamless network coverage that caters to their tech-driven habits.
  • According to Skift Research’s 2022 Digital Transformation Report, almost 87 percent of surveyed travel executives said they were using cloud computing to help improve the customer experience and optimize operations
  • olindacatillon on 30 Jun 23
     
    This article speaks about the cloud-based solutions used to meet the needs of our guests during their stay. Connectivity is ranked number on their list of amenities and their reason for returning as loyal guests. Cloud technology allows the hospitality industry to provide scalable and efficient services.
rrodr658

Here's How Travel Will Look In The Internet Of The Future - 1 views

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      rrodr658 on 26 Jun 23
       
      A non-fungible token (NFT) is a unique digital identifier that is recorded on a blockchain, and is used to certify ownership and authenticity.
  • Patagonia has created an Oculus Rift experience
  • Virtual reality (VR) allows us to explore new places without leaving our homes, offices, or classrooms
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  • With metaverse and decentralized internet tech, travel companies will be able to offer more personalized and immersive experiences to customers.
  • VR as a marketing tool t
  • VR to "try before they buy"
  • Disney parks are already working on incorporating virtual-world simulators into their venues, using projected images
  • virtual reality theme parks,
  • more travel-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs
  • tokens
llibe010

Short-circuiting the electronic-waste crisis - 1 views

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  • According to the Global E-waste Monitor, a project backed by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, people disposed of 53.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste in 2019 — a quantity that is expected to increase by nearly 40% by 2030
  • “This is an opportunity to stop thinking of it as waste,” says Clara Santato, a chemist specializing in electroactive materials at Polytechnique Montréal in Canada. But making electronics more sustainable will also require a more radical evolution of the industry as a whole, as well as the consumers who crave their products
  • Not everything can be readily recycled, but there are opportunities to create ‘green electronics’ that can be produced and disposed of in a more environmentally friendly way.
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  • E-waste contains these hard-to-find elements in abundance.
  • as of 2019, only around 17% of the world’s e-waste was being properly managed for recycling in the countries that generate it
  • In an initial demonstration, this method recovered more than 80% of the precious metals, such as palladium and silver, that were present in an e-waste sample4, while also enabling easy isolation of toxic compounds such as mercury and lead.
  • Standard building blocks such as silicon, iron and copper are typically joined by more exotic elements. These include highly conductive precious metals such as platinum and gold, as well as rare-earth elements such as neodymium, which possess unique magnetic and electrical properties.
  • Conventional circuit boards are built on fibreglass, which is non-biodegradable and typically laced with potentially toxic fire-retardant compounds. Martins’ group is working on paper-based boards that could offer an environmentally friendlier alternative.
  • recyclable or compostable electronics could become invaluable in devices intended for short-term use, or in narrow-purpose devices such as wearables or environmental sensors that don’t have to meet the same rigorous performance standards as the processors found in smartphones.
  • But more-aggressive measures will probably be necessary, including tighter regulations.
  • Manufacturers should also pursue practices that promote circularity.
  • Planned obsolescence by manufacturers is part of the problem, but resolving this issue will also be a matter of public education and policies that boost civic-mindedness and environmental consciousness
  • llibe010 on 23 Nov 22
     
    The article recommends tighter regulations and corporate accountability as means to limit e-waste production and facilitate a cultural shift. E-waste production is set to increase rapidly and will see a 40% increase in quantity by 2030 unless checks are put in place. Creating green electronics has been discussed as an important step as manufacturers have been urged to use biodegradable components in their devices. The article further encourages businesses to promote circularity while highlighting that the responsibility also falls on consumers to adopt better practices. Public education is discussed as a critical tool to make populations aware while consumer electronics brands have been urged to make devices that are easy to disassemble and repair to increase longevity.
ryanbonifas

15 Ways Brick-And-Mortar Stores Can Leverage Tech To Boost The Shopping Experience - 0 views

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  • Brick-and-mortar businesses were already facing stiff competition from e-commerce when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and in the months since, e-commerce’s share of the retail market has only grown.
  • if brick-and-mortar retailers adopt a page or two from the e-commerce playbook.
  • By blending what’s unique about the in-store experience with technology that adds the convenience shoppers love about e-commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers can offer consumers the best of both worlds.
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  • 1. Leverage Proximity Marketing
  • proximity marketing offers enormous potential through personal touches and person-centered service.
  • Physical stores should leverage their existing cameras to digitize their physical spaces. Using computer vision and artificial intelligence, physical stores can truly compete with e-commerce by optimizing store layouts, reducing queue lengths and, ultimately, increasing conversions
  • ryanbonifas on 23 Sep 22
     
    As brick-and-mortar stores struggle throughout the country, many are looking at technology to bridge the gap between e-commerce. Many are looking at leveraging proximity marketing with personal touches or AI to provide guests with an online shopping experience in the store.
peacejj22

Hotel Recycling Programs Make a Major Contribution to our Environment - 0 views

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  • Hotel waste management can be an issue, especially when it comes to recycling. How can hotels increase recycling to improve the environment? There are a lot of questions about how hotel recycling programs can help the environment; here are a few.
  • hotels are far more likely to be replacing their equipment and electronics than many other types of businesses.
  • Some hotels managers might assume it’s too difficult to successfully launch and operate an in-house recycling program. They have very large staffs, operate 24 hours a day, and have the challenge of providing immediate and reliable service to their guests.
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  • By recycling their used equipment in bulk, the managers and operators of hotels across the country will help keep those products out of landfills, where the toxins and chemicals inside electronics can pose significant environmental risks to our soil, water, wildlife and even our personal health. The risks are real and well-documented.
  • Waste Management in the Hotel Industry
  • If guests arrive expecting the highest standards, it can make a bad impression to have computers that don’t work or furniture that looks run down.
  • a number of hotels have already proven they can establish successful recycling programs.
  • Cost savings alone should be a top concern for the hotel industry. It’s been estimated that hotel guests generate up to two pounds of waste per night. Because of the prohibitive cost of waste disposal services in New York City, for example, a hotel can spend up to $100,000 annually to get rid of their waste. If recycling can cut that down significantly, that can amount to significant cost savings. And a growing number of hotels are recognizing that they can manage their waste in a sustainable manner, including by recycling.
  • A smart approach would be to offer incentives for workers who provide waste-saving ideas that can be implemented and to educate guests about the hotel’s recycling and environmental policies.
  • The creation of a successful hotel recycling project offers a lot of long-term rewards that include: • cost savings; • strong public relations to their guests; • an engaging program for employees and even guests to become part of.
  • peacejj22 on 26 Sep 22
     
    this article goes through the importance of recycling within the Hospitality industry as well as the benefits associated with doing so.
djaco048

What are capital expenditures? | AccountingCoach - 0 views

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  • Definition of Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures are the amounts spent for tangible assets that will be used for more than one year in the operations of a business. Capital expenditures, which are sometimes referred to as capex, can be thought of as the amounts spent to acquire or improve a company's fixed assets.
  • Examples of Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures include the amounts spent to acquire or make significant improvements to land, buildings, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, computer information systems, leas
  • ovements, etc.
  • djaco048 on 16 Jan 23
     
    this i article is about capital expenditure
kyleemcroberts

Insights | Technology in the hospitality industry - exploring the very latest trends - 2 views

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Technology Hospitality hotel tech

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  • Technology is advancing at a faster pace than ever before, and this is changing both the expectations of patrons as well as the way in which the hospitality industry conducts its business.
  • of the trends in industry are leading to great improvements and savings for hospitality industry companies; while some are changing how hotel developers plan their buildings, infrastructure, management structure and staffing require
  • Hotel guests expect to be able to connect to the internet seamlessly and without too many interruptions,
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  • Like many of the other technology trends in the hospitality industry, investing in a check-in/cocierge app requires a small initial investment and can lead to greater efficiency and savings as hotel staff are able to focus on customer service
  • Communication between NFC devices can transfer data at up to 424 kbits/second and the communication is enabled when two devices touch each other,
  • This technology is also ideal for self check-ins by guests at hotels as well as the next trend in this article: smart room keys.
  • Some hotels are already offering more futuristic experiences, with robots delivering any items ordered through room service to a guest’s door
  • nfrared scanners are now also used to minimise disruptions relating to housekeeping (which is a common complaint from customers). Instead of hanging a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on doors or having cleaning staff wake up traveling guests with knocks and phone calls, hotel staff can take a more innovative approach by using infrared scanners that will detect body heat within a room and tell cleaning staff that they should rather come back later if the room is currently occupied.
  • Hotels will increasingly install smart room access systems that allow guests to unlock their doors by simply swiping their phones across a keyless pad on the door.
  • While hotels want to be able to offer digital content, they don’t necessarily want to invest in IT infrastructure and IT staff, making cloud computing the ideal solution.
  • Many companies in the hospitality industry are already using social media to their advantage as guests check-in on location-based social media apps,
  • Converged LANs to support multiple services
  • Marketing, management and hotel developers can no longer work in silos and these technology trends are giving them the opportunities, tools and solutions they need to create memorable experiences that can lead to positive change
  • kyleemcroberts on 15 Jan 23
     
    Technology is growing every day and staying up to date with what customer needs and wants are, are very important to being a successful business. This articles main focus is about the growth of technology in the hotel industry and how hotels are adjusting to new and upcoming technology. Customers expect certain tehcnologies now when staying in a hotel such as high speed wifi or electric key swipes now. Also new Developments such as social media. Businesses have started using mobile apps such as twitter or Facebook to learn about the needs and wants of their customers before they have even walked through the door.
ahyla001

Chapter 2: How Do Restaurant Cloud-Based POS Systems Work? | CAKE - 0 views

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POS Cloud-based Restaurants hospitality

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  • If your restaurant uses email services, social media networking sites, or an online application like Google Docs, you are already using the cloud to store information. Instead of using a computer in your restaurant to process and store data, a cloud-based POS system processes and stores data online. Let’s look at data storage and security so you can see exactly how it works.
  • As a restaurant owner with a cloud-based POS system, you will not be working directly with data storage. You’ll be running a SaaS application on servers in your vendor’s data center.
  • Most cloud storage systems store the same data on multiple servers using different power supplies. This way, if the power fails, you can still access your data.
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  • Greater protection against data loss:
  • Less susceptible to viruses:
  • Monitored by IT professionals:
  • Security is a priority:
  • Encrypted data:
  • Authenticated and authorized:
  • A cloud-based POS can also be the better choice for lower startup costs because you won’t need to pay for installation, on-site maintenance, or a back-office server. Instead, a small restaurant can use these savings in other ways, such as hiring the best staff or marketing their new restaurant.
  • ahyla001 on 18 Jan 23
     
    I chose this article because my paper will be on POS systems in restaurants and this article outlines a bit about Cloud-Based POS systems. It explains how the data storage works remotely through the vendors servers. It also outlines a list of reasons why Cloud-Based storage could potentially be more secure than local storage. I think that if I were opening a restaurant I would definitely use a cloud-based SAAS POS.
ahyla001

How Augmented Reality is Transforming the Hospitality Industry - 1 views

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AR Hotels Hospitality Technology

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  • Augmented reality has emerged as an important concept within hospitality management in recent years, because it allows hotels and other related businesses to enhance the physical environment they are selling
  • Many hotels are seeing the benefits of using augmented reality to make the hotel environment more enjoyable to spend time in.
  • Augmented reality serves to alter a person’s perception of their physical surroundings, through the use of computer technology.
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  • Augmented reality is often compared to virtual reality (VR), but while VR replaces the real-world environment with a completely virtual one, augmented reality enhances the real-world environment in real-time.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 15 Sep 21
       
      This is important to understand since a lot of people think both are the same. I thought they were the same.
  • The technology itself can be deployed in a number of ways, including through smartphones, tablet devices or headsets.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 15 Sep 21
       
      This can be especially useful in today's world since everyone has access to a cellphone.
  • (i.e. their hotel and its rooms), or enhance the experience of exploring the surrounding area.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 15 Sep 21
       
      This is another way that the industry can enhance its guests' experience.
  • Augmented reality technology can make a lot of this information readily available to customers at all times of the day, improving their entire experience.
  • Today, millennials are the dominant consumer generation and they are also more likely than previous generations to utilise digital technology and buy things like virtual reality and augmented reality devices.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 15 Sep 21
       
      As the generations are being born into the ever-changing and growing technology world, they need to utilize this in their business practices.
  • 1. Interactive Hotel Rooms
  • An example of this is seen with The Hub Hotel from Premier Inn in the United Kingdom, which has started using AR in conjunction with wall maps placed in its hotel rooms.
  • 2. Gamification
  • 3. Augmented Hotel Environments
  • For example, Holiday Inn created an augmented reality hotel experience, which allowed guests to point their smartphone and see realistic virtual depictions of famous celebrities in the hotel.
  • Meanwhile, Best Western experimented with augmented reality and Disney stars, allowing children to see themselves alongside characters from Disney films, and other hotels have used AR apps to allow guests to virtually redecorate.
  • 4. Beacon Technology
  • Virtual Reality & Artificial Intelligence
  • The Hub Hotel from Premier Inn in the United Kingdom, which has started using AR in conjunction with wall maps placed in its hotel rooms.
  • allows hotels and other related businesses to enhance the physical environment they are selling
  • ugmented reality is often compared to virtual reality (VR), but while VR replaces the real-world environment with a completely virtual one, augmented reality enhances the real-world environment in real-time.
  • Holiday Inn created an augmented reality hotel experience, which allowed guests to point their smartphone and see realistic virtual depictions of famous celebrities in the hotel
  • Starwood Hotels, for instance, used the technology to send a virtual key to guests, allowing them to unlock their door through their phone. Others have used beacons to send maps and other information at opportune moments.
  • azephyr on 14 Apr 21
     
    This article is about how augmented reality has made such improvements in the hospitality industry. The changes that are being made are actually for the better, not only fr the hotel but also for the customers that benefit from these augmented realities.
  • kmill139 on 15 Sep 21
     
    A great article that explains what augmented reality is and how it is being integrated into the hospitality industry.
  • ahyla001 on 31 Jan 23
     
    This article relates to augmented reality and a few of the different ways it is being incorporated into hotels. Augmented reality allows the hotelier to enhance the guests environment real time in a number of different ways. Some of these ways, as described in the article are: interactive hotel rooms, gamification, augmented hotel environments, and beacon technology. At the end of the article there are a number of links to articles about other digital trends, such as robots being used in the hospitality industry!
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