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Juan Du

Accounting technolog Used in the Hotel Industry | - 5 views

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  • Hotels rely on different tools, including their accounting software, to increase their effectiveness and make them more competitive in their core business.
  • Hotels can decide to purchase accounting software dedicated solely to one function or can invest in enterprise software. Some chains have opted to outsource their accounting operations to major computer companies and accounting firms.
  • The percentages of room-rate vacancy and seasonal trends are evaluated and measured against the best establishments to assess hotel performance.
    • Juan Du
      Juan Du on 28 Feb 13
       
      Hotel managers are often faced a lot of problem to deal with the accounting system. Now hotel manager can manage all of the accounting responsibilities by use hotel accounting technology. Using Web-based hotel accounting software can save your business money . The functions covered in all of the accounting systems.
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  • Decisions governing selection of accounting programs depend on multiple factors including the uses of the accounting programs.
  • Hotel managers are often faced with the challenge to propose and procure the appropriate technology and software to run their operations.
  • This article describes major factors to weigh in selecting accounting software for the hotel industry.
  • Decision Criteria Used in Selection Process: Major factors identifying selection of accounting programs used in hotels are: ---Annual revenue ---Budget ---Location ---Multiple sites ---National or international location ---In-house vs outsourced operations
  • Accounting software is crucial in measuring and tracking the hotel's profitability.
  • Functions covered in accounting software programs include: --Accounts payable --Accounts receivable --Budgeting --Cash management --General ledger --Sales analysis --Payroll --Procurement --Order entry --Fixed assets --Inventory management
  • Accounting software is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry.
  • This article describes major factors to weigh in selecting accounting software for the hotel industry.
  • Decisions governing selection of accounting programs depend on multiple factors including the uses of the accounting programs.
  • Hotels rely on different tools, including their accounting software, to increase their effectiveness and make them more competitive in their core business.
  • Accounting software is used to track room-rate revenues and identify any discrepancies that require remediation and corrective actions.
  • Accounting software is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry. Careful consideration of the purpose, functionality and desired results from accounting software must be taken prior to selection and purchase.
  •    This article describes major factors to weigh in selecting accounting software for the hotel industry.
  • Accounting software is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry. Careful consideration of the purpose, functionality and desired results from accounting software must be taken prior to selection and purchase
  • How to Select Hotel Accounting Software:     Decisions governing selection of accounting programs depend on multiple factors including the uses of the accounting programs
  • Decision Criteria Used in Selection Process: Major factors identifying selection of accounting programs used in hotels are: ---Annual revenue ---Budget ---Location ---Multiple sites ---National or international location ---In-house vs outsourced operations
  • Accounting software incorporates the widely used Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) and focuses on key measures unique to the hotel industry, such as revenue per room (RevPar)
  • Accounting software encompasses multiple functions of a hotel's operations, ranging from data mining to running financial reports.  Functions covered in accounting software programs include: --Accounts payable --Accounts receivable --Budgeting --Cash management --General ledger --Sales analysis --Payroll --Procurement --Order entry --Fixed assets --Inventory management
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  • Hotels rely on different tools, including their accounting software, to increase their effectiveness and make them more competitive in their core business.
  • Hotels can decide to purchase accounting software dedicated solely to one function or can invest in enterprise software. Some chains have opted to outsource their accounting operations to major computer companies and accounting firms
  • Accounting software is used to track room-rate revenues and identify any discrepancies that require remediation and corrective actions.  The percentages of room-rate vacancy and seasonal trends are evaluated and measured against the best establishments to assess hotel performance.
  • The hospitality industry has had steady growth, with increasing demands for internal controls and financial accountability.  Accounting software is crucial in measuring and tracking the hotel's profitability
  • Areas of Functionality in Hotel Accounting Software
  • Areas of Functionality in Hotel Accounting Software
  • Ruth James on 07 Feb 12
     
    This article describes accounting software functions within the Hotel industry. The article states that "Accounting software is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry". It is said that when selecting accounting software, you must identify what results you are looking for from the software; and also the functions that you are able to receive. You must also understand the needs of your property, and industry. The article also discusses various decision criteria, which is a part of the selection process. Some of these criteria's that you must look out for are: annual revenue, budget, location, multiple sites, national or international locations, in-house verses outsource operations. I love the fact that this article also discusses the functions of hotel accounting software. Some of those functions that were stated are: account payable, account receivable, and payroll. The article also brought up some trends about hotel and lodging accounting software. One of the trends that stand out to me was the fact that some companies hand over their entire accounting responsibilities to major accounting companies or, accounting firms; this is referred to as outsource. Having a accounting software is a very beneficial asset for a company.
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  • Ligia Elizondo on 01 Mar 12
     
    This article talks about the importance of choosing the right accounting software for hotels. Hoteliers need to take into consideration the purpose, functionality and desired results before selecting accounting software which "is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry." In order to select a hotel accounting software it has to match the needs and functions of the premise. Some of the most important factors in the selection process are annual revenue, budget, location, multiple sites, national or international location, and in house vs. outsourced operations. "Accounting software encompasses multiple functions of a hotel's operations, ranging from data mining to running financial reports." Some of the major functions in accounting software are accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, cash management, general ledger, sales analysis, payroll, procurement, order entry, fixed assets, and inventory management. The hospitality industry is reporting increasing demands for internal controls and financial accountability therefore is very important that hotels select the right accounting software because is in charge of keeping records of the hotel's profitability. In addition accounting software reports room rate revenues and discrepancies and use the Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.
  • Diane Cacho on 02 Mar 12
     
    Accounting software programs are essential to the hospitality industry because it helps organize and keep track of the hotels operations and its profits. It's important to select the right accounting software that will help tie in the needs and concerns of your hotel. The significant factors to look upon in choosing the best program for your business are annual revenue, budget, location, multiple sites, national or international location, and in-house verses outsourced operations. Accounting software incorporates multiple roles of a hotel's operations such as data mining and running financial reports. Hotels can choose to purchase accounting software devoted exclusively to one purpose or can invest in enterprise software. The hospitality Industry counts on the different tools, as well as their accounting software, to increase their usefulness and creating them to become more competitive in their central business.
  • Marcia Brown-Kelly on 02 Mar 12
     
    I believe one of the most critical items missing from the selection process when purchasing accounting software is the need have interface with the PMS system. This would be a more integrated approach for the smooth transition of front and back of house operations.
  • Ganna Gorbachuk on 05 Mar 12
     
    Marcia, you are right! Its a very important idea, to have interface with the PMS system. As for the main topic of this discussion accounting is a step for understanding the factors which influence your business positevly and negatively, in order to use proactive or reactive strategy. Some things that should theoretically work in your business can actually be unsuccessful, so financial data analysis is a key for problem-defining and therefore for finding solution.
  • samira sobhani on 30 Jun 12
     
    This article gives some useful hints on how to choose an accounting software for your hotel business and what are the tips and tricks. There are lots of accounting software packages in the market which has a number of different options but the point is that each of these features will match a specific  need.  
  • Chelsey Alvarez on 01 Jul 12
     
    This article is about choosing the correct accounting software for the hotel industry. Through different types of software you are able to track the profitability of a hotel.
  • marilyn diaz on 18 Sep 12
     
    This article is about how a hotel should choose their accounting program. There are many things to consider when choosing the right program for your institution. It is not just what is more cost effective, but what does it include and are they things your hotel needs. It is like a PMS system, you get some basics, but you also may need to be able to add more options, or none at all. Another factor when selecting this program is the size of your hotel. If it is one hotel or a chain. Accounting software is crucial in measuring and tracking a hotel's profit. In conclusion, when hotel management buys an accounting program, they must analyze the software, and not just buy the first one they come across.
  • Erica Davis on 23 Sep 12
     
    This particular article discusses the need for accounting software programs within the hospitality industry. These programs can do just one thing or be all-encompassing, such as an enterprise program. Accounting programs still have to follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which regulate the accounting industry. They help track the profitability of the company, amongst other things. Additionally, hospitality companies must be very careful in choosing the right program. These programs can help managers run a business more effectively but it has to be matched with the right program. There is also the option of outsourcing the accounting function to a third party, which could save a lot of time and money down the road. Erica
  • Qianlin Wang on 16 Oct 12
     
    Hotel software is designed for all areas of hotel operation including property management, accounting, GDS reservations, central reservations, reception, POS, spa/club/golf management, guest management, inventory management, yield/revenue management, accounting, and web site design. Small hotel software is available for properties with less than 100 rooms and focuses on basic front and back office functions and/or reservations and guest management. One of the major types of hotel software used by the hotel/motel industry is accounting programs. Accounting software is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry. To select good accounting software for the hotel depends on multiple factors including the uses of the accounting programs. Accounting software incorporates the widely used Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) and focuses on key measures unique to the hotel industry, such as revenue per room (RevPar). Knowledge experts should be familiar with both general accounting rules as well as industry specific guidelines.
  • haojingting on 20 Oct 12
     
    This article describes major factors to weigh in selecting accounting software for the hotel industry. And Major factors identifying selection of accounting programs used in hotels are: ---Annual revenue ---Budget ---Location ---Multiple sites ---National or international location ---In-house vs outsourced operationsThe hospitality industry has had steady growth, with increasing demands for internal controls and financial accountability. Accounting software is crucial in measuring and tracking the hotel's profitability. And besides the normal functions, the advanced accounting software can be used to track room-rate revenues and identify any discrepancies that require remediation and corrective actions. The percentages of room-rate vacancy and seasonal trends are evaluated and measured against the best establishments to assess hotel performance.
  • Xue Yan on 20 Oct 12
     
    The article demonstrates that accounting software in hotels is used to track data of hotel operations, to make future decisions and some other functions related to finance and daily operations. So hotels should consider several aspects while establishing accounting software. Such factors affecting decisions are like: Annual revenue, Budget, Location, Multiple sites, National or international location and In-house vs outsourced operations. Regarding the trend of accounting system, the article says that accounting software can make the hotels more competitive and more effective.
  • rebecca Bonet on 20 Oct 12
     
    The article describes major factors to weigh is selecting accounting software for the hotel industry. Accounting Software is used to track the profitability of hotel operation and identify trends in the hospitality industry. Hotel industry carefully finds out what will be a great functionality and result before purchasing accounting software. First of all, selecting hotel accounting software and the uses of the program. Secondly, identifying the selection of accounting program, used in the hotel. For example, annual revenue, budget, location, multiple site, etc. The article discusses the function of hotel accounting software. Some of the functions are hanging from data mining to running financial report. Also, the article discuses about lodging accounting software, one of the example that they used is that they really on different tools including their accounting software to increase their competitive in their core business. The article talks about accounting Software Metrics in the hotel industries. They use this Metrics by tracking room rate revenues and by doing the room- rate vacancy and seasonal trends. Having the accounting software in hotel is very important for the industry
  • Xiameng Zheng on 19 Feb 13
     
    The hospitality industry has had steady growth, with increasing demands for internal controls and financial accountability. Accounting software is crucial in measuring and tracking the hotel's profitability. Accounting software is used to track the profitability of hotel operations and identify trends in the hospitality industry. So it's important for hotel manager to choose the suitable accounting software. This article tells how to select hotel accounting system properly. Including the decision criteria used in selection process, areas of functionality in hotel accounting software and standards used for accounting and auditing in hotel industry, etc.
  • Juan Du on 28 Feb 13
     
    Hotel managers are often faced a lot of problem to deal with the accounting system. Now hotel manager can manage all of the accounting responsibilities by use hotel accounting technology. Using Web-based hotel accounting software can save your business money . The functions covered in all of the accounting systems.
jsanc478

Hotel robotics thriving in 2020 | By Bob Rauch and Sarah Andersen - 0 views

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  • When looking at productivity, hotels are using robotics not to supplant jobs, but rather to make them more effective and efficient.
  • . From automated vacuums to virus-killing robots, these cutting-edge technologies are bridging the efficiency gap between humans and robots.
  • "Hubert" the room-service butler provides a better guest experience by taking on tedious tasks like in-room deliveries, which frees our staff to focus on the more complex needs of the guest.
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  • Now restaurants can use QR codes as a menu, thus avoiding the printing of menus. At the same time, guests can use their own devices for the entire experience.
  • Operators will see an increase in profitability, healthier staff and higher guest satisfaction.
  • hotels are using robotics not to supplant jobs, but rather to make them more effective and efficient.
  • Robots are now making contactless deliveries directly to guestrooms.
  • These technologies are designed to support the natural evolution of the hospitality sector and are functional in each department, from housekeeping to revenue management.
  • job as hoteliers to meet this growing demand.
  • Housekeeping
  • Front desk
  • Technology is transforming the hotel industry by leveraging the power of robotics and artificial intelligence
  • People appreciate the convenience and enjoy the novelty of seeing a robot deliver their snacks and amenities. An added plus: Snack sales have seen a strong surge.
  • Food and beverage
  • Guests (millennials in particular) want to view, order and pay for hotel guest services from their own device. To meet this growing demand, hotels are using cloud-based mobile ordering solutions designed specifically for hotel guest services. O
  • combination of food costs, labor costs and overhead have made profit margins razor thin. 2020, thanks to the virus, has exacerbated this challeng
  • Automated systems are beginning to deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators and guests.
  • Robots and AI are holding costs in check while improving quality and consistency.
  • zhuan007 on 03 Feb 21
     
    This article illustrate how robotics help the oeprations of housekeeping, front desk and F&B in hotels during the pandemic. The examples demontrate that the technology of robotics improves guest experience, health and efficiency.
  • ldeur001 on 19 Sep 21
     
    Hotels are using robots more and more. They find that robots are able to to the job more effectively and efficiently. We see this in housekeeping with automated vacuums and virus-killing robots, in room service deliveries, etc
  • jsanc478 on 14 Apr 22
     
    Robotics is the new future, they are transforming the Hotel Industry with all this new technology that not only will be better for the business, but for the costumers will be and extraordinary experiences. This articles talks about that the robots are not here to replace jobs, they are here to make their jobs more effective and efficient. Guest wants"personalization and information at the touch of a button "so business have to meet the demand of the customer,
rrodr658

How Virtual Reality (VR) can Enrich the Hospitality Industry - 3 views

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  • Through this, users can experience a virtual recreation of different aspects of travel, from the flight, to arrival, to some of the key sights.
  • These tours can be made available on hotel websites, allowing guests or potential guests to take a look at their hotel room, or other parts of the hotel, before they book or before they arrive.
  • allowing customers to look for flights, compare hotel prices and book rooms through a virtual reality headset.
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  • Within the hospitality industry, VR has become particularly important, because of the amount of information the average customer needs before they will actually book a hotel room. Rather than reading through descriptions, which may or may not be trustworthy, it offers customers the chance to experience things for themselves.
  • Virtual reality is a computer technology, which utilises images, sounds and physical sensations to make users feel as though they are physically present in a virtual world. Virtual reality technology typically makes use of VR headsets and this equipment enables users to look around and immerse themselves in a digital environment.
  • Virtual reality, or VR for short, is one of the biggest emerging technology trends and the business world is gradually coming to terms with the various opportunities it provides. For those in the hospitality industry, virtual reality has particular appeal, because it can digitally transport potential customers to a hotel or travel destination.
  • While many of the applications of modern virtual reality are entertainment-based, businesses are increasingly getting to grips with VR’s potential as a marketing tool, delivering important information to potential customers in a way they can actually experience, and stimulating multiple senses in the process.
  • allows customers to experience a virtual recreation of a room within a hotel, or take a look at one of the nearby attractions. Essentially, this allows the hotel industry to benefit from the type of ‘try before you buy’ marketing
  • Virtual reality hospitality strategies can help to improve the quality of experience provided at almost every stage of the customer journey. Yet, this can be taken to the next level by embracing the metaverse
  • allow customers to experience nearby attractions once they have arrived, adding to the hotel experience itself.
  • is one of the biggest emerging technology trends, and the business world is gradually coming to terms with the various opportunities it provides.
  • Virtual reality is a computer technology, which utilizes images, sounds, and physical sensations to make users feel as though they are physically present in a virtual world. Virtual reality technology typically uses VR headsets, enabling users to look around and immerse themselves in a digital environment.
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      rrodr658 on 17 Jul 23
       
      VR definition/explanation
  • allows customers to experience a virtual recreation of a room within a hotel, or take a look at one of the nearby attractions. Essentially, this allows the hotel industry to benefit from the type of ‘try before you buy’ marketing
    • rrodr658
      rrodr658 on 17 Jul 23
       
      VR experiential marketing
  • Virtual Travel Experiences
    • rrodr658
      rrodr658 on 17 Jul 23
       
      one of the main reasons how VR is being used in hospitality and tourism. VR travel experiences such as tours.
  • Trainees can improve their housekeeping skills in realistic virtual settings and gain valuable insights through interactions with lifelike avatars. VR allows trainees to learn from mistakes, even serious ones, without the anxiety of real-world effects.
    • rrodr658
      rrodr658 on 17 Jul 23
       
      VR used as a training tool to help staff improve and refine their skills. It allows for virtual simulations to happen and practice possible outcomes.
  • garz14 on 28 Mar 21
     
    Virtual Reality is enhancing the way travelers can decide if they want to book their hotels, by allowing them to take virtual tours of the hotel or experience local attractions via virtual trials, some of these examples include checking out local beaches, even simulated scuba diving. Some of these 36o videos are truly remarkable and I can see how this can encourage guests into booking their trips because it certainly makes me want to try all of these activities.
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  • khiyara_00 on 20 Sep 21
     
    This article discusses the ways VR is utilized in the hospitality industry. It then goes to explain how potential clients can have virtual visits before actually booking.
  • anonymous on 11 Nov 21
     
    The article is providing examples for the technology of Virtual Reality (VR) and its ability to boost the hospitality Industry. VR has been used more as an entertainment tool but it is now progressively seen as an useful and important marketing tool, as it delivers life like experiences through stimulation of the senses.
  • alomariee98 on 19 Sep 22
     
    Virtual reality is a computer technology, which utilizes images, sounds, and physical sensations to make users feel as though they are physically present in a virtual world. For those in the hospitality industry, virtual reality has particular appeal because it can transport potential customers to a hotel or travel destination. The full potential of virtual reality within the hotel industry is only just being recognized.
  • rrodr658 on 17 Jul 23
     
    This article goes over how VR/AR is currently impacting the hospitality and tourism world. The main reasons for its big impact on the industry and how the technology is being applied. It mentions examples and touches a little bit on the metaverse topic. It also has a separate article that explains further on AR & AI in the hospitality industry.
amajo017

Virtual and Augmented Reality in Hospitality Industry - 0 views

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  • amajo017 on 16 Jul 23
     
    This article delves into the transformative potential of virtual and augmented reality in the hospitality sector. Analyzing the latest trends and applications, it highlights how VR and AR technologies offer unique opportunities for enhancing guest experiences, from virtual destination exploration to immersive trip planning. With insights into their practical implementations, the article underscores the role of these technologies in redefining customer engagement, improving operational efficiency, and raising satisfaction levels in the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry.
kellym64

The 9 Most Important Types of Restaurant Technology and Hardware (2023) | Toast POS - 0 views

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  • Touchscreen Point of Sale TerminalsOrder and Pay at the TableHandheld Point of Sale SystemsContactless PaymentsSelf-Order KiosksKitchen Display ScreensPrinters for RestaurantCash DrawerIntegrated Online Ordering Solutions
    • kellym64
      kellym64 on 06 Jul 23
       
      Types of restaurants technologies to look for
  • Modern point of sale (POS) technologies, like touchscreen terminals, exist to increase efficiency
    • kellym64
      kellym64 on 06 Jul 23
       
      The common way now when people pay, they would use this system and way.
  • Toast Mobile Order & Pay™ gives your guests the ability to order and pay for their meal from the convenience and safety of their own device.
    • kellym64
      kellym64 on 06 Jul 23
       
      Personally, I have not seen this form a payment many times probably once. I did like it but the wifi was a bit spotty so it made it hard to pay and I ended up asking the waiter to check to see if it went through because it was processing so long.
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  • Beyond these operational improvements, handheld POS devices let your employees create a better guest experience. How? Because instead of trying to remember orders or running back and forth to a terminal, they can spend more time engaging with guests.
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      kellym64 on 06 Jul 23
       
      Handheld devices, especially at restaurants I feel are more useful. You can have every customer check their order once you placed them all to ensure you did not miss anything or feel like you may have added something twice.
  • During COVID-19, 34% of guests said that contactless / mobile payment availability is now extremely important to their dining experiences.
  • They allow restaurants to meet diners' expectations with a top-notch digital experience and easy-to-use interfaces. They also give guests more control over the ordering process, making it easier for them to review the menu and customize their orders.
  • The restaurant kitchen can be a hectic place, so, depending on your restaurant’s needs, printed tickets might not be your best option.
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      kellym64 on 06 Jul 23
       
      I personally have not used a kitchen device but I have used a paper device and I prefer paper. If the restaurants wifi goes down or is slow then this effects the process of making and delivering the food to the customer.
priscillamuniz

Top Technology Trends Improving Guest Experience in the Post-COVID Era | Hospitality Technology - 0 views

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  • from the pandemic’s restrictions, travelers’ needs have also evolved – more and more guests are looking for enhanced experiences to fit their post-pandemic expectations.
  • To meet these traveler expectations and differentiate themselves from the competition, hoteliers need to understand how technology, if implemented in the right way – from smart lighting solutions and building management systems to IAQ sensors and energy management tools – can help enhance the guest experience, as well as positively impact the bottom line.
  • Each year on average, hotels in America spend $2,196 per available room on energy alone. To combat this, hotels need to continue to find ways to help reduce energy consumption and also improve the guest experience.
  • priscillamuniz on 24 Jun 23
     
    The article discusses technology trends improving the guest experience in the post COVID Era. Such technology includes: control offerings in guest rooms, energy management and indoor air quality (IAQ). Hotels need to be willing to adapt to changing needs in the travel industry as it pertains to technology.
olindacatillon

Sabre's (SABR) GDS to Provide Aeromexico's NDC Content - 0 views

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  • The Travel Solutions segment’s revenues totaled $677.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, registering year-over-year growth of 26.9%. This was primarily driven by a gradual recovery in global air and other bookings. The segment’s revenues also benefited from favorable rate impacts as international and corporate bookings improved.
  • Sabre has more than 425,000 travel agency partners worldwide at present. The company provides one of the largest marketplaces in the world that manages approximately $260 billion worth of global travel spending annually. The leading travel-related software and technology provider has its customer base spread over 160 nations globally.
  • olindacatillon on 09 Jul 23
     
    This article discusses the integration of Sabre with Aeromexico. They aim to provide customers with the best experience when shopping and buying products. Sabre is the first GDS to distribute Aeromexico's NDC content.
liz649

Bed & Breakfast Management Software | Little Hotelier - 0 views

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  • higher expectations when it comes to service and accommodation standards.
  • more convenient to analyse performance and determine important business decisions.
  • ‘self-start’
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  • channel manage
  • booking engine
  • arn more bookings and revenue.
  • support available 24/7,
  • designs their software with small accommodation businesses
  • issues you have can be solved as quickly as possible
  • understand your goals
  • stay PCI-DSS and PSD2 SCA compliant to protect your small property from fraud and avoid online risks.
  • Make sure you’re free to cancel anytime.
  • Stay connected to your guests throughout their stay
  • Manage important daily tasks straight from your smartphone or tablet
  • enables you to manage your property online. It can include many different features such as a front desk system, booking engine, channel manager, payments solution, and more.
  • payment information is in one place
  • command centre where you can see all your bookings from every booking source in one central calendar.
  • ed and
  • breakfast software is a tool that
  • centralising all the crucial aspects of your property’s operations
  • n keep everything all in one place and make changes at the click of a button
  • nformation you need to view or analyse
  • generated automatically and is easily accessible.
  • simplifying the day-to-day operations of your business
  • more control over your business, leading to better decisions and greater profits.
  • easily control all the vital parts of reservation management
  • add more value to your business.
  • increase upsell opportunities and further enhance guest experience
  • liz649 on 06 Jul 23
     
    The article discusses what a bed and breakfast system is and how it is beneficial for the bed and breakfast to have a PMS system. If the owner would like to live their life and not be behind the desk they need the bed and breakfast system. The owner is able to have all the functions of their bed and breakfast at their finger tips and make any changed from their phone or tablet.
ahyla001

The evolution of the POS system | TechRadar - 1 views

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  • The first one was invented in 1879 by an American shopkeeper James Ritty.
  • developed by IBM in 1973 – and it marked the first commercial use of a computer-based system used by the restaurant industry. 
  • POS terminals in its restaurants in 1984
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  • POS systems changed drastically two years later, when touch screen technology and colorgraphic monitors became more affordable. 
  • As computers became more sophisticated in the 1990s, so did POS systems, with the first e-POS (Electronic Point Of Sale) system, Nisyst, launched in 1992. 
  • Cloud-based POS systems transformed the landscape as any device capable of connecting to the internet could suddenly be used as a potential POS terminal. 
  • Integrated systems enable everything from inventory management to marketing; staff time management; accounting process; and customer information to be accessed, analysed, and controlled through a single (often touchscreen) interface
  • Our current decade is likely to continue seeing a convergence in technologies, with POS systems becoming smarter and able to help businesses get even more value out of their data than they can today.
  • ahyla001 on 23 Jan 23
     
    This article gives an excellent brief introduction to the history of POS systems and how they have evolved over the years. It is evident that as other technologies (such as smart phones, the internet, etc.) improve, so too do the POS systems. They adapt as new capabilities become available and to the ever changing needs of the consumer. I also chose this article because my research paper is on POS systems and I believe this will be a great resource for me to use.
emilywest5

Clock POS Electronic Menu - Please Savvy Guests and Cut Cost - 0 views

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  • In today's visual and digital world, more and more restaurants are looking for ways to make their offering more attractive and respond to the changing expectations of their customers.
  • In Clock POS, you can see for which tables there are eMenus activated. If you are already using tablets as order-taking devices, you sure know that you can also offer your guests to sign their bill digitally on the tablet and have it transferred to their hotel room or company folio. To close the bill, the waiter can just take the tablet, sign in to the standard operation mode and proceed with any bill splits and payment transactions.
  • First of all, it is the way you present your menu
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  • You are able to give each dish a display name to make it sound even more tasty, like you would do in paper menus
  • Electronic menus are a great cost-saver
  • They let you easily and quickly update your whole digital menu or only a separate item, rotate seasonal specials, promote holiday-specific dishes or just change the price of a dish at a moment's notice. Actually you can also do so from any place on this planet that has Internet connectivity.
  • What you get with e-Menus is free instant changes of your offerings to relieve the burden of costly and time-consuming new prints. What is more, if you have set "Happy hour" campaigns in your restaurant, the electronic menu will display the discounted price in the specified days and hours. Automatically.
  • The service is faster
  • This saves your waiting staff a lot of time and footsteps and the customer can get their food and drinks served in less time.
  • engage with customers
  • This said, digital menus do not replace the human service and touch but only leave your employees more time and space to be creative in the serving process
  • emilywest5 on 27 Jan 23
     
    This article breaks down all your pros to e-Menus. I didn't think about cost saving when thinking about e-menus but it has now made it a lot more appealing from a business owner point of view. This article also explains how the way your e-Menu looks can be appealing to the customers eye. These e-Menus make it a lot easier for food to be prepared quicker as well as drinks.
kyleemcroberts

Why Tablets on Restaurant Tables Are Here to Stay - Eater - 0 views

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  • tabletops at numerous restaurants, from fast-casual burger chains to pillars of the casual-dining sector like Olive Garden and Chili’s.
  • Putting tablets on tables is intended to speed up service by enabling diners to perform various tasks such as ordering food or paying their check without having to wait for their server to appear. I
  • restaurants to turn tables more quickly and serve more guests
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  • Outback Steakhouse franchisee in the nation operates more than 100 stores, said that the tabletop tablets enable their restaurants to cut labor costs by “one or two percent,” and run fewer servers per night who are each making more money.
  • 15 percent of diners use the tablets to play games during their meal, but all those small transactions add up — and mean that the tablets basically pay for themselves.
  • tablets are a valuable tool in their technology arsenal.
  • There’s been a fair amount of concern that tablets would put human servers out of jobs, but thus far Outback and other casual dining chains say they are using tablets as server’s assistants:
  • Human servers still interact with the tables and lead service, but diners can use them for common requests like ordering drink refills and closing out their tab.
  • tips have stayed steady or even increased, thanks to the ease of tipping via tablet:
  • automatically apply a tip of the industry standard 20 percent, which is easier than manually entering a smaller tip. Tips are likely also higher thanks to diners’ increased satisfaction with service
  • increased check averages when tablets are in use
  • tablets are also serving as a valuable data gathering tool.
  • restaurants with useful feedback on food and service, and in some cases guests who want to provide more specific feedback
  • gigijeudy on 31 Jan 19
     
    The rise of tablets.
  • kyleemcroberts on 29 Jan 23
     
    Tablets have become a success in faster casual and casual-dining restaurant and seem to be better for all around service. Customers like how fast they are able to order, servers are happier because they see a trend of getting more tips at the end of the night, and businesses are profitable because less servers on shift and more profit in business pockets. People tend to spend more money with games to play and ability to order more food in less time. There is a benefit for data collecting on experience at the restaurant as well that helps the companies out on what they need to focus on. Tablets are showing great promise and will most likely be on almost all casual dining tables.
krikooo94

What is a Hotel PMS (Property Management System)? | Oracle - 2 views

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  • A hotel PMS replaced time consuming, paper-intensive processes.
  • A hotel PMS is now a critical business operations system that enables hoteliers to deliver amazing guest experiences.
  • Today's hotel PMS solutions help hoteliers deliver the experience guests want, while efficiently managing their business.
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  • Increase housekeeping efficiency with instant updates on housekeeping mobile devices when customers check out, freeing up rooms for cleaning.
  • improve response time
  • Ensure accurate guest folios for faster, more accurate billing.
  • Increase room occupancy and ADR
  • Boost sales
  • Guests rate their hotel experience in a collective, not piecemeal, fashion. Which means they desire to receive the same level of personalized, exceptional service across the property, whether they’re in the lobby or a restaurant.
  • Understand customer buying patterns so you can define more targeted packages and services.
  • Each new release brings new capabilities to help deliver great guest experiences, improve operating efficiency, and increase employee productivity.
  • hotels can lower upfront capital expenditure on software and hardware.
  • hotels can effectively manage rates and allocation of rooms to various distribution channels, helping to maximize occupancy, rates, and revenue.
  • Hotel PMS delivered a software platform that replaced time-intensive, paper and spreadsheet-heavy processes.
  • Hotel PMS is now a critical business-operations system that enables hoteliers to deliver a seamless and contactless guest experience.
  • Cloud-based, mobile-enabled hotel PMS platforms offer hotels an innovative way to engage with guests while enabling hotels to reduce IT costs and simplify their infrastructure.
  • Such integration also permits restaurant transactions to be posted directly to the folio for better accounting and dispute resolution.
  • Hoteliers' demands for a property management system are many: orchestrate hotel operations, manage guest preferences, manage room inventory and rates, and evolve constantly all while keeping data secure.
  • krikooo94 on 27 Jan 23
     
    Hotel property management systems or PMS manage all aspects of hotel business operations, including the delivery of superior guest experiences. PMS started in hotels to replace the paperwork aspect with is time consuming. Since PMS has evolved beyond that. You can now use it to check in and check out, request housekeeping services, storing guest data, a more effective hotel distribution method, etc.
  • shineal on 29 Jan 23
     
    Thank you very much for sharing this insightful article on Hotel Property Management Systems (PMS's). It is indeed a very good thing that today's hotel PMS technology has evolved well beyond the front desk as the hotel's PMS is a critical business operations system that is needed to enable hoteliers to deliver amazing guest experiences. The advantage/feature that stood out to me the most about the modernized PMS's is its effective hotel distribution since these systems increase room occupancy and ADR through real-time rate and availability management across distribution channels, thus boosting sales through direct booking channels on brand website.
ajean132

E-Waste: Five Billion Phones to Be Thrown Away in 2022 - 0 views

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  • In the past two months, Apple, Google, and Samsung have all launched their newest devices with the hope of getting consumers to upgrade ahead of the winter holidays. However, the companies and their clients may also be adding to a growing environmental problem—namely, that of electronic waste or e-waste.
  • The International Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) announced last week that in 2022, 5.3 billion mobile phones will be thrown away
  • Precious minerals not extracted from waste electronics, such as the copper in wire or the cobalt in rechargeable batteries, have to be mined. This further adds to the ongoing problem.
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  • These devices offer many important resources that can be used in the production of new electronic devices or other equipment, such as wind turbines, electric car batteries or solar panels—all crucial for the green, digital transition to low-carbon societies.”
  • Official United Nation’s data indicates that the world generated a staggering 53.6 million metric tons in 2019 alone. Of that, only 17.4 percent was recycled.
  • Τhe International Telecommunication Union has set a target to raise that to thirty percent by next year. The reason is because e-waste is one of the “fastest growing and most complex waste streams that affects both human health and the environment, as it can contain harmful substa
  • To improve conditions, the International E-Waste Management Network, run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Taiwan EPA, held a workshop for eleven countries in 2018.
  • ajean132 on 21 Nov 22
     
    This article addresses the growing environmental, financial, and political issues involved with e-waste. It provides predictions on the future of e-waste if it continues at its dangerous rate. An analysis of e-waste and how it can be reduced is also included.
erinkieltyka

How can proximity marketing help your business? - ShippyPro Blog - 2 views

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  • you may have heard of its alternative name, ‘hyperlocal marketing’. It’s all about marketing to customers, and potential customers, in the right place and at the right time. It also makes use of personalised notifications to really engage customer
  • Proximity marketing enables you to bridge the gap between online and offline marketing. It can entice customers into making a spontaneous purchase.
  • beacons are small, wireless devices that transmit Bluetooth signals to smartphones that are within a certain proximity of the device
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  • Proximity marketing can also be used as a way of gaining on-the-spot customer feedback.
  • Over 60% of respondents to the study said that they would do more holiday shopping in a physical store rather than online if they were served mobile content and offers as they shopped. Finally, 61% of people said they’d visit a shop more often if it offered beacon marketing campaigns.
  • Near-field communication (NFC) was designed to enable secure payments and applications
  • it hasn’t been as successful for proximity marketing. That’s because NFC ads require customers to initiate the engagement, and can’t send notifications like beacons can.
  • QR codes are an alternative solution for running proximity marketing campaigns if your brand doesn’t have an app
  • Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is used by retailers to track store product movement and inventory. However, to use it for proximity marketing requires businesses to invest a significant amount in all of the equipment needed including tags, readers, reader control and apps.
  • Retailers who have both online stores and bricks-and-mortar shops have long struggled with having access to the same data offline as they do online
  • Proximity marketing can offer tailored advertising for customers, with ads triggered by a customer’s proximity to your store.
  • you can build long-term relationships with your customers by offering them a more personalised experience
  • it’s not inherently compatible with mobile devices,
  • It targets potential customers with personalised adverts based on how close they are to a specific location.
  • The technology for hyperlocal marketing is usually powered by beacons, which is a fast-growing market. In 2016, the global beacons technology market was valued at $519.6 million.
  • Retailers can send whatever information they want out to customers’ phones. They could choose to send details of special offers, or perhaps offer a unique discount that isn’t available to other customers.
  • It can improve a customer’s affinity to your brand, and drive sales from both new and existing customers.
  • By sending notifications and offers to shoppers through your app, you can ensure customers take a more active interest in the app.
  • guanhuahao on 08 Feb 21
     
    This article explains what proximity marketing is, that marketing to customers and prospects in the right place at the right time, and how it works. Through a series of research data shows the development prospect of this marketing way. Introduce the most common technique used for this type of marketing is beacon，while also introduce some other methods and the reason why these technologies haven't been as popular as beacons, including NCF (near-field communication), QR codes, RFID (radio-frequency identification), and WiFi. The author also analyzes the benefits, which contains advertising, personalization, access to data, and increase usage of mobile apps, for companies to use this, as well as benefits for customers, such as a personalized shopping experience. Moreover, the writer rounded up some of the best-use cases of proximity marketing by big brands, including McDonald's, Amazon Go, and Walmart in order to give some idea for readers how this could be applied for business.
  • erinkieltyka on 23 Sep 22
     
    This article discusses what proximity marketing is, how it is used, the different forms of it, as well as the pros and cons of it. Proximity marketing has many different uses, and is currently mainly used in retail stores. However, this kind of location based marketing is becoming popular in hospitality, mainly through restaurant usage.
armanyleblanc767

Disruptors in the hotel industry | Colliers - 2 views

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  • Underpinning this is an intermeshing of technology development, shifts in demographics, and globalisation which has also brought about rapid urbanisation
  • This in turn has led to a change consumers’ expectations and needs
  • Although disruptions are commonly perceived by incumbent players as threats to their businesses, disruptors could also be sources of significant opportunities for incumbent players to create newer and better services as well as experiences for their guests, hence entrenching themselves even more within the industry. 
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  • In addition, whilst this may well serve high volume and ‘business’ hotels,
  • consumers’ increasing desire for personalised experiences is expected to continue for years to come.
  • use of biometric technology such as the facial recognition technology to speed up guests’ check‐in time and thereby improve the customer experience, make processes more efficient and enhance security.
  • By eliminating the process of performing manual checks on travel documents, the amount of check‐in time is expected to be reduced by up to 70%.
  • its use in luxury hotels, where the personal touch matters, may well have to be adapted to ensure it is seamless and less impersonal.
  • use of hotel robots may yield operational and cost efficiencies to hotels, it is however critical that a balanced approach is adopted by hoteliers to ensure that automation does not supplant quality service hence alienating hotel guests as a consequence
  • Voice assistants ‐ such as Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant – are one of the fastest growing technological fields today, becoming commonplace as a feature of the internet of things
  • According to Hospitality Technology’s 2019 Lodging Technology Study, nearly eight in 10 respondents named voice‐enabled technology as the top choice when asked to identify technology that has the most potential in the near‐future, and 62% of the respondents listed voice technology as a transformative technology that makes an impact.
  • voice assistants could potentially be used by hotels to gather actionable insights and feedback
  • the data gathered can be analysed and utilised to enhance the hotel offerings
  • Separately, hotels could potentially streamline operations processes and thereby improve operational efficiency and achieve cost‐savings through automating some of the daily hotel operations via the voice assistant.
  • The use of robots within the hotel industry is a form of automation that is becoming more prevalent as hotel chains and individual hotels have become increasingly cognizant that the concept of automation and self‐service is playing an increasingly vital role in the customer experience
  • pop‐up hotels have the agility of providing on‐demand accommodation in locations that traditional hotels could not and/or travelers would not necessarily have access or ease of access to alongside customisable accommodation settings, thereby delivering an entire bespoke guest experience.
  • New technologies, online platforms and markets are seen manifesting in new initiatives of all sorts ranging from metasearch engines evolving into one‐stop reservation options, chatbots, and robots providing butler services to alternative accommodation options. 
  • In Asia, Singapore had its first shipping container hotel in operation in January 2020. Targeting millennials as its primary consumers who are more adventurous and looking for an experience
  • Key players of the pop‐up space are predominantly boutique groups although major brands such as Marriot and Accor have started to experiment with pop‐ups
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  • it is imperative that hotels recognise and make it a top priority to address these privacy concerns and adhere to the applicable regulations concurrent to ensuring the quality of the stored data and system
  • Check‐in and check‐out services; provision of tourist information; butler service to deliver amenities such as towels; transport luggage; and meal deliveries.  
  • svail001 on 26 Aug 21
     
    This article discusses some of the technological disruptors in the hospitality industry and provides a couple examples specific to hotels. Some of these examples include pop-up hotels, facial recognition, and robots. The article provides a couple reasons why each of these innovative technologies could be beneficial or negative for hotels. Overall, the article provides some good insight into the future of technology in hotels.
  • acole066 on 21 Jun 22
     
    This article covered various disruptors in the hotel industry from the check in process down to automation & self service for guests. Implementing facial recognition to speed up check ins for guest, using voice assistants to substitute daily hotel operations, & using robots for automation are all things that can become more prevalant amongst the hotel industry as it may seem more cost efficient.
  • armanyleblanc767 on 16 Jan 23
     
    Every year, technological advances are made in each industry, including the hospitality industry. These advances are often seen as threats according to this article, however, they might also pose as great opportunities for the industry and its stakeholders. The article highlights some of the major disruptors in the hospitality industry. Trends such as facial recognition and robots were among those mentioned. I found that both of these trends have negative and positive aspects to them. Facial recognition would reduce the time spent checking in significantly, however guests would still be concerned with the storage of their personal data. Additionally in regards to robots, they aid in operational efficiency in check in and check out services also but they could possibly omit the human touch factor of certain roles that guests appreciate.
mattiebell

Industry-Specific Cloud Computing Delivers | PYMNTS.com - 0 views

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  • Cloud platforms designed for specific industries are reportedly gaining ground in the marketplace.
  • ndustry-specific ones can deliver the regulatory compliance needed by financial services firms, the secure sharing of information needed by healthcare firms and the ability to manage curbside pickup for retailers
  • For example, Oracle offers clouds focused on the healthcare, retail, financial services, hospitality, and food and beverage industries
  • mattiebell on 17 Jan 23
     
    As we know, cloud computing provides an ease of access system for data storage and on-demand computer system resources. This is something that certain industries, especially the hospitality industry, have used to reduce overhead costs and increase profits. This article discusses a few key players in this fight to be as innovative as possible while saving money and promoting new business practices that contribute to the industry. When looking at things like regulatory compliance and industry-wide needs, cloud computing is a great way to keep up with the ever-changing demands of today's modern consumer marketplace.
amcqu004

What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry? | PhocusWire - 1 views

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  • ChatGPT (which stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a free artificial intelligence chatbot that has incredibly human-like communication skills (and a fee-based premium version in development)
  • Microsoft is reportedly considering a $10 billion investment in ChatGPT owner Open AI according to multiple media outlets.
  • Because of this, tech companies are seeing value in data-driven personalization solutions and ChatGPT fills that need. It can help save companies time and money to allocate resources to solve more complex and specific problems.  
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  • With a large dataset already in place, integrating this technology into our platform could hyper-personalize search results for travelers and supports our vision of offering open-ended, flexible search options. 
  • saved more than eight million hours in agent time, allowing travelers to resolve issues faster with self-service. 
  • but the technology is still in a relative state of infancy
  • ChatGPT really captured everyone's attention when it launched,
  • - it's already dividing opinion with responses that can range from entertaining and creative to glaringly inaccurate
  • It's too early to say whether the likes of ChatGPT can truly emulate those very human instincts.
  • First, people need to recognize that it's not generating anything new as much as scraping and regurgitating the internet
  • Every single tour operator, even single hotel, every transport company now has the same opportunity to be as productive as a company much bigger than themselves. I see that as a commodity – everyone has access to it therefore, in some ways, where’s the value. But it’s the most productivity-enhancing thing I’ve ever seen. 
  • However I don’t think that’s the real impact. I think that’s just the start of the game. Once AI starts to get into the actual experiences – not just tour experiences but hotels, airports… the ability to speed up and enhance the actual experience, especially in something that is not a good experience at the moment like an airport, is going to be quite dramatic.And the real game changer... is once the general public has it, it changes everything. You are a tour operator, and you create itineraries. The consumer can now do exactly the same thing as you and do it in real time. And 1,000 people can create 1,000 different experiences tailored to what they like. So the creation of a travel experience on the ground, which tour operators have dominated, is going to be disrupted by travelers being able to do it themselves. 
  • it’s not the live data, it’s not up to date, the facts may not be 100% and it doesn’t have geolocation.
  • The weakness at the moment is it’s only scraping data through 2021. So
  • This could make entirely new businesses or it can destroy businesses.
  • will save hundreds of thousands of dollars on freelance costs, so there's big disruption to come.
  • For basic service copy – simple product descriptions, basic articles, email campaigns, that sort of thing, it's going to be very useful for brands and very painful for content creators.
  • There’s some interesting use cases that we hope to explore such as improving automation and responses for common customer service requests through chat (and eventually even speech and video), as well as concierge-like services to recommend travel destinations, create personalized itineraries and the like.
  • . So there are issues with accuracy and truthfulness, and it needs human expertise to fact-check the output.
  • ChatGPT might herald a revolution in automated content creation, but I also think it could create a new premium for genuine human expertise too.
  • ChatGPT has been trained with information existing until end of 2021. Travel is a super dynamic category where this morning’s information is no longer relevant a few hours even minutes later. Inventory availability, prices, category of rooms/seats/cars change by the minute. You need good old-fashioned technology like CRS, WBE, RMS, etc. to handle these dynamics, not ChatGPT.
  • Google can provide a much better AI-powered chatbot than ChatGPT that spews much better answers in milliseconds, but how are they going to make money?
  • Specific to ChatGPT, I believe that this technology will eventually be used in conjunction with a brand’s own content, in addition to the internet as a whole, so that it can be trained and customized by the brand to answer questions.
  • What’s also really interesting is how this once again demonstrates that the most disruptive innovations often come from outside the travel industry.
  • ChatGPT is gaining that trust in its ubiquity and daily usage, so I think travelers could be much more likely to accept its itinerary recommendations without nearly as much research and shopping around. This has implications for human agents too.
  • amcqu004 on 15 Jan 23
     
    ChatGPT is a new technology that is hoping to take over the travel industry. It is an AI product, similar to google, which will generate answers to questions that travelers may have via a chat service. It is meant to replace tour guides, travel agents, and concierge experts and can either save business time and money, or create chaos and the need to speak to an expert human instead. Like all technology products, there is always room to improve and grow in the initial stages, and not all roles are better off being completed by a computer, rather than a human. Although AI may have access to more information at a quicker pace, and may even be able to write better than most people, some companies believe that the possible errors and inaccuracy provided by ChatGPT will make content creators and human expertise way more valuable. ChatGPT accesses data from 2021 and prior, which means it is not current and up to date. This is a major flaw that will need to be improved.
cnburke22

What role cloud computing is playing in the evolution of the hotel industry? - 2 views

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  • What role cloud computing is playing in the evolution of the hotel industry?
  • Preparation starts when guests interact
  • Cloud services collect data from the moment a customer interacts with a company or service. For example, the hotel can keep track of which services or rooms the customer viewed and make recommendations for upgrades.
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  • information provides insight into customer preferences
  • Personalization continues with upsell offers that appear as the customer interacts with the company.
  • The cloud not only enables a frictionless checkout experience with no surprises, but it can also follow up afterward to nurture relationships and reward loyalty.
  • Benefits of Cloud Computing
  • Cloud computing provides several advantages over traditional computing:
  • Avoids costly and painful installationsRequires minimal upfront investmentAllows software companies to focus resources on R&D/innovationEliminates negative depreciation (in fact, the software gets better with age, since updates can be made at any time) Offers the ability to cancel at any time. Apart from that, it has lower switching costs for buyers.Pushes software companies to consistently earn customer loyalty with innovation and great service.Eliminates the chances of tasks being derailed because operating the job is possible from anywhere at any time.Relive the risk of unsecured information.
  • Build responsive infrastructure
  • Disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Suppose organizations need to work remotely, shut down or open up certain operations, change supply lines or alter operations in any way. In that case, cloud services allow a smooth transition with a central line of communication.
  • peacejj22 on 04 Sep 22
     
    This post helped me better understand cloud computing and the benefits associated with doing so through an industry-focused lens.
  • jsmiranda22 on 29 Oct 22
     
    Cloud computing continues to transform the hotel industry by providing the opportunity to reduce cost, improve experiences, build responsive infrastructure and personalize guest offers. Cloud-based software can save the industry money and seamlessly implement a new system without the lengthy installation process. A great way to meet hotel objectives and increase guest experience.
  • cnburke22 on 20 Jan 23
     
    Cloud computing contributes to many different factors in hospitality. From the moment the guests arrive cloud computing is already playing a role in providing a better experience. By saving guest information and make it readily available to all members of staff, personalization is provided form the start. Cloud computing will also keep previous stay information which allows employees to see customer preferences. "Predictive maintenance can handle by cloud computing to reduce downtime, especially during peak seasons.The cloud offers a true end-to-end solution for hospitality, restoring the thrill of travel."
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