Morgans Hotel Group Launches Intelity's ICE, a Digital Extension of - 3 views
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NEW YORK, July 20 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ:MHGC) (“MHG”), the original boutique hotel company, announces its plans to launch a new virtual concierge program, a digital supplement to its renowned “GEM” (guest engaGEMent manager) services. This initiative utilizes Intelity’s ICE (Interactive Customer Experience), via iPads, which will be available in all guest rooms at Royalton.
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This innovative hospitality development will offer guests the opportunity to interactively explore the hotels many amenities, browse and order in-room dining options, communicate with the concierge for tickets to events, or arrange a car service; all on brand new Apple iPads. Guests will even be able to personally manage their requests using the new ICE Touch program in-room technology. From the convenience of their room, guests will have direct communication with hotel management allowing them a novelty experience and further establishing a seamless stay at Royalton
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In addition to serving as a resource for guests, this new platform also offers advanced communication tools for hotel staff, including real time messaging, notes from the General Manager, messages regarding programmed events, and information on specialty cocktails and featured menu items from the restaurants’ Chef. Hotel employees will even be able to program specific video or on-screen messaging for in-house groups. Royalton, already renowned for their staff and service, expects this program to enhance guest communication while heightening operational efficiencies.
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“This is an opportunity for Morgans Hotel Group to provide a unique and engaging guest experience, while staying on the cutting edge of technology.”
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The Intelity's ICE is a new virtual concierge program, as a digital supplement to its renowned "GEM" (guest engaGEMent manager) service, which is established in Mogans hotel in New York. By launching the Intelity's ICE, nearly all guests' requirements can be accomplished quickly, for guests can explore the amenities in the hotels, search for events in the city, buy tickets and communicate with the hotel working staff through an ipad in each room. Not only that, but the hotel managers also find it a great program to communicate with the working staff. To the hotel managers, they think that the program can enhance customer service and increase communication opportunities as well as heightening operational efficiencies
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I found the mobile app to be most interesting because my article disscussed that as well. I feel that the mobil app will certainily create a unique experience for the visting guest. By going digital there are many benefits to not only the guests but the environment as well. There will be longer be a need for plastic room keys, or large amounts of paper. Hotels will be able to save expenses and man power by providing systems like the new virtual concierge program. In particular, you won't need to hire so many people to book reservations over the telephone. Everything can be done through the Ipad which most people have now a days anyway. However, I would feel better if there was trouble shooter around should the guest not be able to comprehend the technologic system.