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Why hotels need to focus on sustainable technology | Hotel Management - 0 views

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  • HG and Marriott International have eliminated plastic straws in thousands of hotels worldwide, removing an estimated 1 billion straws from the ocean and landfills.
  • Both brands also are cutting out single-use bottles in the hotel bathroom, estimating to remove more than 500 million plastic bottles every year from the environment.
  • the largest hotel brands will be rolling out room controls within their loyalty platforms that enable guests to preselect the room temperature, lighting mood, TV, music, blinds and more
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  • Using the digital device that guests already have, hotels can reduce (or eliminate) the use of paper—saving tons of water and chemicals used in paper processing—and reduce (or eliminate) wasteful plastic keycards
  • The future is keyless, paperless and has less plastic
  • sustainability is more than just a travel industry buzzword or term travelers drop to sound hip.
  • According to a recent survey of millennials, 87 percent would be more loyal to a company that helps them contribute to social and environmental causes and more than nine in 10 millennials would switch brands to one associated with a cause. 
  • More than 5 billion people are now connected to a mobile network, equivalent to roughly two-thirds of the world’s population. Mobile devices are a key enabler of sustainable economic growth and a major contributor to the delivery of the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals. 
  • And as technology evolves to seamlessly link functionality within the hotel with guests' mobile devices, the synergistic forces of guest satisfaction, cost reduction and environmental sustainability will produce a greener planet for everyone to enjoy.
  • salmanalabiooani on 16 Mar 20
     
    This article shows how important sustainability is in the hotel industry and how innovation and technology can help companies sustainability efforts. Even though technology like the smartphone has a huge footprint on the environment, they can be used to help in sustainability such as hotels using the smartphones that guests already have to perform some functions without having to use paper. Mobile phones can also be adapted to help in running of smartrooms to improve customer experience and also reduce the footprint on the environment.
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  • jeanique13 on 09 Jun 20
     
    Hotel Management is the backbone of the future in development. Technology plays a huge role in the extensions of green technology in hotels. Many properties are now implementing reward systems that can help reduce waste, mobile extensions with the reuse of key systems and smart rooms with the control of light, temperature and TV systems to help with personalization while saving energy and costs.
  • jbjer002 on 17 Jun 21
     
    A quick read but very enlightening statistics about generational feelings and loyalty to green technologies in hotels.
  • cdamo003 on 16 Feb 22
     
    It is becoming more common for hotels to become more sustainable and green in there business practices. Guests are finding these practices to be expected more often that none. Hotels are now becoming more efficient on there sustainability efforts by utilizing technology in order to reduce costs as well.
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Green Computing | University of Puget Sound - 0 views

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  • Technology Services (TS) supports sustainability in several ways. Examples include: Purchasing from Environmentally Committed Companies Participating in Electronic Recycling Programs Deploying Virtual Technologies Limiting Printing and Recycling Paper
  • Responsible handling of electronic equipment is critical in order to minimize the university’s impact on the environment. TS purchases campus computers from Dell and Apple.
  • Dell also banned the export of their electronic waste to developing nations. They offer a strong trade-in program for used equipment. Dell focuses in every way on being environmentally and ethically responsible corporate stewards.
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  • Dell supported a multi-stakeholder group in developing the Electronics Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). All Dell computers purchased by the university meet the EPEAT standard
  • Outdated Apple equipment is processed through Apple’s Trade-In Program, often for purchase credit. Apple either refurbishes the equipment or recycles it in an environmentally safe manner.
  • All electronic waste on the Puget Sound campus is recycled in one of the following ways:
  • Apple focuses on a comprehensive strategy for their machines, with specific goals for each phase of product development, use, and disposal. Every computer Apple sells has earned the highest rating of EPEAT Gold.
  • Other outdated equipment is processed through the university’s recycling partner, GreenPC Electronic Recycling. Such equipment is then refurbished and resold to other users.
  • By employing virtualization technology for servers and desktops, Technology Services promotes sustainability while also improving services!
  • Through PrintGreen, instituted in Fall 2012, students were allotted 750 free prints each semester - an amount that the majority of students did not exceed based on past usage records.
  • The ultimate goal of PrintGreen is to provide students with better information on the environmental impact of their printing and to promote the sustainable use of campus resources.
  • Recycling bins are placed prominently in all computing labs, Print & Copy Services, and TS offices.
  • amoon008 on 20 Feb 22
     
    This article talks about what the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA is doing regarding green computing on campus and how their students can also get involved.
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10 robots automating the restaurant industry| 2021 Trends | Fast Casual - 1 views

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  • From cocktail-making to burger-flipping, many food and beverage businesses are beginning to discover the benefits of using robots to improve their productivity.
  • The automation revolution has begun.
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  • Aside from being pretty damn cool and bringing innovation into businesses, customer-facing robots can help reduce human contact, a significant benefit at COVID-19.
  • Recently acquired by delivery startup DoorDash, Sally is a salad-making robot, mixing up to 8 fresh ingredients from vegetables to salmon into a compostable bowl in just 90 seconds!
  • Cecilia.ai is a smart, interactive bartender that can be placed almost anywhere, serve mixed drinks in less than 30 seconds, and give customers guidance about the menu using AI and speech recognition.
  • The entire process can be automated in this modular and customizable system, starting with spreading the sauce, topping it with cheese, then adding pepperoni and three more ingredients and baking the pizza.
  • Picnic can produce hundreds of pizzas per hour with just one operator, allowing the rest of the staff to be occupied with the rest of the food
  • The startup recently raised $16.3 million and has plans to install its robot in schools, stadiums and hospitals.
  • The Mini Bakery, built and designed by Wilkinson Baking Company, is a fully automated system for baking bread. It does all the mixing, shaping, proofing and baking, allowing bread to be sold hot and fresh directly to customers just like a vending machine
  • Even though the system was built for supermarkets, we don't see any reason why it couldn't be used in restaurants or hotel kitchens.
  • This countertop device makes authentic artisan gelato, fruit sorbets, frozen yogurt and ice coffee using biodegradable capsules, which can also be used as the serving bowl. Solato is ideal for small cafes and restaurants looking to upgrade their menu with fresh ice cream without wasting precious space and money.
  • can flip burgers and make fries
  • The system includes the Miso Analytics platform, which provides deep insights and improves food quality with cooking precisely as defined.
  • Among the company's clients are CaliBurger and White Castle, where it flips over 10K burgers and fries more than 12K baskets every month.
  • The Dark Kitchen, also referred to as ghost kitchens and virtual kitchens, is a kitchen space devoted exclusively to delivery-only restaurants, a trend that has seen a meteoric rise since the global pandemic began in 2020.
  • Beastro can be customized to automatically prepare any type of dish, prepare about 45 dishes per hour, collect analytics, and fully integrate with Cuismo, the company's online restaurant, and dark kitchen management software.
  • The company partnered with craft breweries in NYC to give customers high-quality coffee at a reasonable price, automatically made by a 20-square-foot kiosk that serves the cup using three little magnets.
  • While TrueBird's primary business model is to open dozens of automatically operated coffee shops in public spaces across the country, we can see no reason why you shouldn't set up one in your hotel or airport lounge.
  • ACUR-C by Japanese company Smile Robotics is an automatic robot for serving and collecting dishes in restaurants, clinics, nursing homes, hotels, and more.
  • The robot moves autonomously between tables, picking up trays with its robotic arm and bringing them back to the kitchen.
  • They can automate the food or beverage-making process, save money and human resources, enrich menus, make fewer mistakes, reduce food waste, and work 24/7 without a raise.
  • Another innovation for the hospitality industry is Milkit, a patented milk-tap solution that saves time, energy and money
  • With its unique milk bag, the Milkit device pours precise amounts of milk, saves up to 4 seconds per coffee cup and eliminates the need for storing milk bags.
  • Most of these systems are still quite expensive and are intended for filling in the gaps throughout the workforce (a major issue created by COVID-19), either to work alongside human employees so they can focus on more complex tasks, or just to serve as additional revenue sources or a tourist attraction.
  • already being used by several Israeli restaurants and hotels, as well as Starbucks in Germany.
  • As technology advances and AI becomes more accessible, it is no wonder that robots for the food and beverage industry are becoming more commonplace.
  • We believe that we will see more and more robots and machines in restaurants and hotels, making delicious meals or mixing fantastic cocktails.
  • Innovating the food and beverage industry is essential and will be beneficial for both the business and the customers.
  • ldevaul on 19 Sep 21
     
    This article discusses 10 robots that are helping to revolutionize the restaurant industry. These robots are really making an impact in the food and beverage industry by stepping in and filling workforce gaps due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article mentioned that even though these robots have the ability to replace humans, it's very unlikely that will be happening anytime soon. Furthermore, a majority of these robotic systems are still quite expensive and are intended to work alongside human employees so they can "focus on more complex tasks." If you are interested in salad making robots, pizza robots, and my personal favorite the fully automated micro-cafe that creates coffee, then this will be a great read.
  • waldjustin13 on 30 Mar 22
     
    This article discusses 10 robots that are automating the restaurant industry. There are robots that make cocktails, pizza, burgers, coffee, ice cream, etc. Business are starting to discover the benefits of using robots to improve their productivity. Since the pandemic began, these robots have become increasingly used and all industries have started to take notice. In the future, it is likely that new generation technologies like these will replace front line workers.
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Appreciating the Benefits of Green Computing on a Global Scale - 1 views

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  • Xiameng Zheng on 06 Feb 13
     
    Green computing has drawn people from all over the world into becoming one global community. Green IT technologies & other computing initiatives have enabled people from all over the world to interact as one global community without worsening the CO2 emissions & the E-wastes. This article introduces the green computing technologies and their positive impact. It's included some case studies of Google, IBM and HP. The tips for sustaining the advantages of green computing are quite useful. To sum up, green computing brings the benefit of the realization of globalization, it paved the way for worldwide interaction through energy-efficient and cost-effective global communications.
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Green Technologies In Computer Science | Greener Ideal - 1 views

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  • tonycolon11 on 21 Sep 18
     
    This article focuses overall on the explanation of what is green computer science and several different ways for you to practice that very same thing. Green computer science is definite as "the study or practice of eco-friendly computing or IT." This type of computing, while growing around the world and being a large part of the overall energy consumption, the problems with that grow as well. With the e-waste that comes with computing, green or otherwise, it is becoming more important than ever to try and find other ways of eco-friendly computing in order to combat the a,punt of e-waste that is produced as a result of the computing. The article highlights 3 different ways of eco-friendly to make sure you are doing your part and it also includes a symbol or brand to look for to make sure that the computer you do use or plan to use is eco-friendly as well. The secondary ways are as follows: 1. Dynamic power scaling which is a technique that allows a drastic reduction in the working rate or frequency of a microprocessor or link interfaces to reduce energy consumption and generation of heat by the chip. 2. Virtualization is a modern IT paradigm which allows separation of technology implementations and computing functions from physical hardware, while cloud computing is virtualization of computer programs via the internet. 3. Using terminal servers is a green computing technique that allows multiple users to connect to a central server, which performs all the processing; however, each user experiences the system on his or her terminal. Finally, the brand or symbol to look for on the computer to make sure that it is eco friendly and consume less power is the Energy Star located on products. In addition, it's not just for laptops; it's for computer monitors, printers, and desktops as well.
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Local Economies Definition: Everything You Need to Know - 0 views

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  • A circular economy prevails, which benefits the community, the residents, and the environment.  
  • smajo003 on 13 Apr 23
     
    If we begin to look at things through more of a local economy then we will begin to have more responsibility on how we dispose of our e waste. Because we have more of an understanding of how it will directly effect the environment around us.
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Job Tips - Job Tips for Getting Started in the Meeting and Event Planning - 0 views

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  • We all know having contacts can be priceless when exploring a new career.
  • Three industry pros share the wisdom of their years.
  • Volunteer. Just like any other field, the more experience you can bring to the table, the better - and volunteering is the perfect way to test the waters.
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  • Network. Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of California-based Bravo Productions, cites another important reason as to why volunteering is an ideal place to start, "…it provides opportunities for networking.
  • Join. You don't need to be a full-fledged meeting planner before you can become a member of one (or more) of the many respected associations of the events world.
  • being a part of an association is invaluable.
  • Research. Before you're even hired, it's a good idea to become as familiar as possible with the meetings and events industry.
  • invest in one or two industry guides
  • Carter explains, “For those individuals that would like to explore event planning as a career, you need to know that the hotel event/convention business is a unique industry. It is extremely important to gain a basic understanding of the business including hotel operations, terminology and sales concepts before assuming it is the right career for you.
  • To get started, read a meeting planning primer or concise reference manual to give you an idea of what you will encounter while planning meetings. Industry articles will also give you a feel for what event planners face each day.”
  • Be Real. As Carter advised, know what you're getting into before you jump in. Landing a job you regret is a waste of time and resources, yours and your employer's. Greg Jenkins provides this final bit of caution, "…if you enjoy a 9-5 job, the event and meeting industry is probably not for you. The hours and days are quite erratic and can be long and exhausting."
  • marilyn diaz on 01 Oct 12
     
    This article is how to be successful in entering the event planning industry. It has tips from insiders on things they did to become successful. It states that networking is key. Volunteer and get to know people in all types of events from school functions to jazz festivals. People interested in the event planning field should join one or more associations in this field. Research should be done, for example read books, articles and learn what you can. If you want to be an event planner in the hotel industry then you should also learn the terminology, sales concepts, and gain a basic understanding into the the hotel/convention business. Last be realistic, this is not a 9 - 5, it is hectic and your schedule will fluctuate from event to event.
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HEI Hotels & Resorts' Marriott La Jolla Showcased During Tour of Department of Energy's... - 0 views

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  • of Energy during a tour of the facilities of its Better Buildings Challenge participants.
  • HEI Hotels & Resorts Vice President of Facilities, Bob Holesko was on hand to give a tour of the hotel's energy-saving initiatives. "By investing in energy conservation at the Marriott La Jolla, HEI is utilizing the conservation perfect storm that we have developed over the years – which is a rare combination of the hotels' physical plant needs teamed with the effective deployment of capital funding and expertise to make it all happen quickly," he said. "At this hotel, we are investing $800,000 on the energy conservation upgrades that will deliver an annual savings of $200,000."
  • Nicole Spencer on 12 Nov 12
     
    The following Press Release describes the Marriott La Jolla was showcased by a tour by the Department of Energy of its Better Building Challenge participants. The three-day tour took place in California and highlights the energy-efficient and energy savings practices and technologies in which the hotel offers.  The Marriott La Jolla-is owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts and recently was selected by President Obama to the Dept. of Energy Better Building Challenge as a part of the initiative to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent. HEI's commitment has led to enhancing its properties by energy efficiency upgrades and renovations-HEI has installed Energy Looking Glass (ELG), as well as the Energy Set-Point (ESP) program which defines optimum settings for key systems (domestic hot water, chilled water, etc.). Additionally, the hotel's BUZZ Committee gets all hotel associates engaged in conservation efforts. Core energy upgrades such as lighting and HVAC are proven technologies that were adopted and implemented years ago by the Marriott La Jolla and other properties in the HEI portfolio.
  • Mikaela Vourtsis on 08 Apr 13
     
    This article primarily discusses HEI Hotels & Resorts' Marriott La Jolla and their past showcase during "Tour of Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge Participant Facilities". Fundamentally, this hotel is using and produced an energy efficiently program which will allow the hotel to annually save $200,000 each year. That is an incredible savings that will keep the hotel tremendously environmentally friendly, while hopefully starting a trend for other hotels to do the same. This hotel is now facing great benefits with their energy saving initiatives and great operational systems such as HVAC, ELG, and ESP which will overall save water, the consumption of energy, and reduce waste.
  • YIZHE YANG on 14 Apr 13
     
    San Diego, CA - August 30, 2012 -The Marriott La Jolla, owned and operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts, was showcased on Tuesday by the Department of Energy during a tour of the facilities of its Better Buildings Challenge participants. The visit was part of a three-day tour in California to highlight the energy-efficient and energy saving practices and technologies implemented by the participants.
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Cloud-Based Event Planning Design Tool Set to Preview at BizBash Ideafest - MarketWatch - 0 views

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  • AllSeated.com is the new and completely free collaborative tool that connects venues, event planners, vendors and event hosts in the cloud so everyone can work together from one centralized and secure website -- no downloads required.
  • But now that a cloud based technology such as AllSeated.com exists, all parties involved can easily create, access and make instant changes to complex seating charts all through the simple technology of this tool.
  • everyone involved in planning the event has access to the service from anywhere, at anytime enabling them to make time-sensitive decisions based on the most current information, eliminating unnecessary errors and time-consuming mistakes.
  • Yuri Kim on 13 Nov 12
     
    AllSeated.com is a cloud based event planning tool that enables venues, event planners, vendors, and event hosts to seamlessly work together from one centralized website for free. An existing event planning system wastes huge amounts of money in labor and operations costs because of archaic and inefficient methods used for managing an entire event, such as paper and pencil, printed floor plans or Excel and email. In order to solve the mentioned problem, AllSeated.com is created basically. With AllSeated.com, all parties involved in planning the event are able to create venue maps, floor plan, seating charts, and guest list as well as easily access the creations from anywhere, at any time. Moreover, the cloud based event planning tool allows these parties to make instant changes based on most current information without unnecessary errors and time-consuming mistakes caused by a piece of paper work. That is, all parties involved can enjoy the cost/time saving and increased efficiency through the cloud based event planning tool.
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Solar Powered Energy Management for Hotels - Forbes - 0 views

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  • Solar Powered Energy Management for Hotels
  • YU CHEN on 16 Nov 12
     
    Engergy always be the top cost generator in hotel expense. Hundreds of new technology is developed to control the cost of energy consume and provent guests' oversmart on wasting. Zenros Smart Engergy is a new energy management system for hotels. It is predicted that the system can save at least 35% in HLP cost.
  • yiran DING on 05 Feb 13
     
    Solar Powered Energy Management for Hotels "Hotels consume massive amounts of energy and use 50% more energy than a similar sized residential building despite having only 55% occupancy rates on average. " "Energy costs are the ghighest fixed expenses for hotels fafter salaries. It is very important for hotels to save energy  The article started by mentioning the most widely used sensor system. And smart energy management solutions are quite expensive and sometimes even impossible to be retrofit old hotels.  ZENROS is a new solar powered energy management system. It is believed  to be able to save at least 35% in HLP costs. It is connected to the room controller and use Zigbee Smart Energy, a panel wireless communication system to control all the electrical devices. This combination of solar energy and wireless enables restoration in most hotels, even the ones without electrical grid nearby. 
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EcoGreenHotel News : LED Lighting In The Green Hospitality Industry - 0 views

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  • The past decade has brought immense changes in how we light up our world. The introduction of LED lighting has proven to be more energy and cost efficient than its less economical predecessors, the incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. LED lighting now offers hoteliers and restaurateurs the ability to address areas that require dimming and warm color temperatures. Unlike compact fluorescent lighting LED technology has evolved and now options for smooth dimming and warm temperatures are offered by several of the top manufacturers.
  • Where before, energy wasting incandescent lighting was the only dimmer-friendly option, LED lighting can now be controlled to ‘set the scene’ more efficiently, saving you money.
  • Cree 10.5 Watt LED CR6 For hospitality retrofits, Cree’s Energy Star Labeled CR6 10.5W LED 6-inch Recessed LED Downlight Retrofit gives you a sleeker, more sustainable alternative to 6" recessed cans using 65W-75W incandescent PAR lamps. Reduce your wattage to 10.5W to 12W utilizing the Cree CR6 with 575 and 800 Lumen options. The CR6 delivers high-quality color accuracy and the ability to dim down to 5%. It also exceeds California’s Title 24 requirements for high efficacy luminaires.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and O3b Networks Expand Business Partnership to Provide Gu... - 1 views

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  • Royal Caribbean was the first to enlist O3b's new maritime offering O3bMaritime aboard, Allure of the Seas' sister ship, Oasis of the Seas when they signed a contract last summer. Now guests and crew aboard Allure of the Seas will be able to enjoy lightning fast download speeds and performance that is anticipated to also be four times more responsive than existing and planned GEO satellite systems. O3bMaritime will be the only satellite system capable of enabling cruise line guests and crew broadband services on par with onshore telecommunication standards.
  • Royal Caribbean was the first to enlist O3b's new maritime offering O3bMaritime aboard, Allure of the Seas' sister ship, Oasis of the Seas when they signed a contract last summer. Now guests and crew aboard Allure of the Seas will be able to enjoy lightning fast download speeds and performance that is anticipated to also be four times more responsive than existing and planned GEO satellite systems. O3bMaritime will be the only satellite system capable of enabling cruise line guests and crew broadband services on par with onshore telecommunication standards.
  • O3b Networks has signed a second historic, multi-year deal with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service
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  • "The partnership between O3b Networks and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. continues to expand, and the real winners are the guests and crew aboard the most innovative ships at sea. The alliance is based on a shared mission built on the belief that the Internet should always be within reach - on land and at sea."
  • anonymous on 21 Jan 13
     
    Royal Caribbean and O3b Networks have again signed a multi-year contract. O3b will once again be providing "high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service" to the Allure of the Seas. The system used is O3bMaritime and Royal Caribbean was one of the first cruise lines to use this system. This system will be on their two largest ships the Oasis and the Allure based in the Caribbean. It is also the only system that is on par with telecommunication standards on land. Soon O3b will deliver more bandwidth on these two ships than on all other cruise ships in the Caribbean. I personally feel internet access really lacks on many of the cruise lines right now and feel Royal Caribbean is taking a step in the right direction with O3b. My family and I like to cruise a lot and have received very spotty internet access around the globe. In today's world many people still have to check up on work while on vacation or keep in contact with family, it only makes sense for cruise lines to start working on faster internet comparable to on land. I read various cruise line message boards and this is a common complaint about slow internet access or virtually none. In the current economy where all the various lines are in competition against one another, this gives Royal Caribbean a leg up in the competition. Additionally, my understanding the only region where satellite internet is unavailable is off the coast of Japan due to government regulations. This system makes sense to have available one day in more regions.
  • marylauren1717 on 22 Jan 13
     
    I for one am very happy to hear this news. I too have experienced the snail-paced internet "access" on cruise ships. With the high cost per minute and slow speeds, cruisers can't help but feel that they wasted their money. This definitely gives Royal Caribbean an advantage over Carnival, NCL and other large cruise lines. By implementing O3b networks on their two largest and most popular ships, they will reach their target consumer and help spread the word.
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Cloud-Based Event Planning Design Tool Set to Preview at BizBash Ideafest -- NEW YORK, ... - 0 views

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  • The Plaza Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, The Pierre, Pier Sixty, Harriette Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Services, State of the Art, Marcia Selden Catering and Foremost Caters
  • chance for a mismanaged seating chart to ruin the entire event
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  • AllSeated.com is the new and completely free collaborative tool that connects venues, event planners, vendors and event hosts in the cloud so everyone can work together from one centralized and secure website -- no downloads required
  • archaic and inefficient methods
  • a practice that wastes approximately $5 billion a year in manpower and operations costs
  • core of AllSeated.com's unique usage includes creating and viewing venue maps, managing floor plans, table layouts, building guest lists, seating arrangements and the operational setup of an event. Venues can program in the specs for their own space using the services tools and then add various features like table and chair sizes, spacing specifications, placement and more
  • Event hosts can let their venue and event manager know they are using AllSeated.com so they can join in
  • Optimized for desktop, laptop and all iOS and Android tablets, everyone involved in planning the event has access to the service from anywhere, at anytime
  • Guest lists can be created in minutes as the tool allows hosts to import guests from social networks and email accounts.
  • An event is all about the glamour, best food and best music so it's great that we no longer have to give our customers a piece of paper for the layout but can offer them a state-of-the-art solution that will save an incredible amount of time, money and eliminate a lot of stress
  • AllSeated.com is an easy-to-use cloud-based event planning tool for venues, event planners, vendors and event hosts to seamlessly collaborate on the creation, updating and implementation of floor plans, seating charts and guests lists
  • Marcos Oliveira on 28 Mar 13
     
    In the fast paced and often stressful world of event planning, a new innovative planning tool has been released that allows customers, vendors and anyone else the opportunity to see event layouts, menus, specifications and make notes on the event from either a desktop, laptop or even an android device. The event planning tool is called AllSeated.com and is completely cloud based which eliminates the use of the much antiquated way of writing everything down or showing a photocopy of a layout. Allseated.com also utilizes social media and to sync guest lists making it even faster for the client. With AllSeated.com, the hassle of having to book an event is eliminated and the customer can feel more at ease with their event on hand and the event manager can also have a much less stressful experience.
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Back-of-house technology makes staff happier - 0 views

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  • In other words, take good care of the staff and they’ll return the favor to the guests
  • And modern technology that maximizes efficiency is lending a hand to the process of putting employees in a positive state of mind
  • At Revel, the new $2.4-billion luxury property in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the back of house is as nice as the guest amenities at many resorts
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  • The elevators were designed to be fast. By combining group dispatching with directed elevator shafts and proper speed settings, it’s easy to get employees where they need to be without delay.
  • The employee elevators at Revel move with efficiency and on multiple tracks, so employees aren’t stuck wasting time traveling from location to location.
  • wardrobe process and conveyor systems
  • The system features 11 individual stations. Upon an employee’s arrival, they visit their assigned station and punch in a personal code on the keypad. Their uniform is automatically conveyed to the door, which opens to allow retrieval.
  • there are no lockers. They simply put their street clothes into the bag, return to the wardrobe conveyor systems, punch in their code and hang the bag back on their assigned hook on the rack, with items securely locked inside
  • Employees can check email and message people from touchdown stations. These stations enable employees to stay in touch with the outside world while at work and when it’s appropriate
  • communicating through cell phones—sometimes provided by employers—supervisors have quick and easy ways to relate situations to all needed members of staff
  • Jennifer Mesa on 05 Apr 13
     
    This article talks about the importance of having happy employees and having the technology available to them to make their lives a little easier so that they are better equipped to make sure the guests are happy too!
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  • Technology has been a key driver of growth for the hospitality sector over the last decade. New technologies for jobs like real-time inventory access, seamless exchange of operational information and collation of key performance data, have transformed the hotel and restaurant business. And the biggest positive from this process has been the enhanced customer experience, leading to higher loyalty. Thus, technology has increased profits for restaurants and hotels, and also helped in reining in costs on a long-term basis by reducing manpower and improving the quality of service.
  • Key technologies used Currently the most popular technologies being used are accounting systems for back office needs and the Internet, along with POS solutions for front office solutions. These systems are found in over 90 per cent of the establishments in the industry.   K Ramakrishnan, president, Marketing, Café Coffee Day, says “The two key technologies we use are POS for our café operations and ‘SAP IS Retail’ for the back-end warehouse supply chain requirements. Besides, our Cafés are Wi-Fi enabled. We also use Facebook and Twitter to understand and listen to what our consumers have to  say. It serves as an excellent tool to receive reviews on what we do and how we can make the café space more fun and exciting. We use these inputs to refresh our menu, look and overall feel,” he adds.
  • Touch screen POS: Point of sale systems now have a touch screen  display to allow cashiers and servers to input orders. It automatically sends the order to the kitchen without the need for a call or a manual dining ticket. The latest POSs can even send separate dining tickets for different food preparations, for an order. Stock and time clock management: These two components can be directly integrated in the latest POS terminals, allowing employees to clock in and out of any POS. The central computer keeps tab of the hours worked. It also allows computers to keep track of food and dry stock, based on the orders that are coming back through the POS system. It alerts the server, if a particular ingredient is out of stock. Technology also helps accurately measure the exact amount that goes into a fryer basket or in portions/ servings. This helps in maintaining the same standards each time an order is placed. Modern financial control tools allow managers to make balance sheets, statements of cash flow and income. There are advanced softwares available, which help the management get a clear view of the finances involved in the day-to-day running of the restaurant. Future technologies Many new technologies are also knocking at the door of the Indian hospitality industry. Internationally, these tools are already in use to improve efficiency. For instance, client server technologies (CST) offer great advantages to mid and large sized multi-property hospitality chains. They allow owners to effectively integrate disparate systems like multiple computer platforms or software, accumulated over the years. They simplify report generation and MIS (management information system) support, making these functions more efficient. Players that are in expansion mode and are trying to overhaul their IT infrastructure can use these solutions to reduce their IT costs and improve staff productivity. Software as a service (SaaS) or pay as-you-go services (where software such as ERP solutions are made available on demand over the Internet and users are required to pay a monthly rental based on the time and nature of use) have also emerged as another cost effective way of handling data and processes over the Internet. Here, companies can reap big dividends by effectively cutting down on their system maintenance costs. Green technology is another option, players can look at. It helps improve sustainability in areas like energy efficiency through the use of solar power for cooking or water heating. Solid waste management, plastic and paper recycling machines, rain water harvesting, and water efficient technologies, are other green technologies. If deployed in earnest, restaurants and hotels can reap long term benefits,besides scoring high on environment friendliness and brand image improvement, among customers.
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TripAdvisor launches eco-friendly hotel program - 0 views

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  • Omar Shalaby on 10 Jun 13
     
    TripAdvisor just launched the new TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program, which ranks hotels across the U.S. according to their engagement in environmentally-friendly practices like linen and towel re-use, recycling and composting, solar panel and electric car charging station implementation, and green roofing.
  • Omar Shalaby on 10 Jun 13
     
    With TripAdvisor's launch of the new GreenLeaders program, it will help hoteliers as well as restaurants and other businesses increase their Green initiative commitment. I know for the Florida Green Lodging Certification, it is a simple, yet tedious, form to complete, covering many aspects that can help reduce waste of products, energy, and gasses. Thanks to a bill that was passed in the not-so-distant past, certain aspects of the government travel requires their selection of lodging and/or meeting facilities to be green. This is in an effort to encourage those changes in order to secure government business, as well as to encourage personal & leisure travel, government or not, to choose green facilities. The more we increase the demand for green properties, the more properties will seek to make the necessary changes and commitment. In addition, the application process changes periodically, increasing the information and steps necessary to become green. Through all of that, we will begin to notice bigger steps to be made to save our resources and our environment. TripAdvisor launching this program will only help in these efforts. Along with increasing efforts, the feedback will be a great tool for use when selecting how to make those changes. Sure, nothing is perfect and you will still have those that prefer the convenience instead of the overall "Save the Earth" way of life, but we will be able to see what is working and what may need to be adjusted a bit.
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The Virtues of Daydreaming : The New Yorker - 0 views

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  • In a culture obsessed with efficiency, mind-wandering is often derided as useless—the kind of thinking we rely on when we don’t really want to think. Freud, for instance, described daydreams as “infantile” and a means of escaping from the necessary chores of the world into fantasies of “wish-fulfillment.”
  • A daydream is that fountain spurting, spilling strange new thoughts into the stream of consciousness. And these spurts turn out to be surprisingly useful.
  • Schooler argues that it’s clear evidence that those twelve minutes of daydreaming allowed the subjects to invent additional possibilities, as their unconscious minds pondered new ways to make use of toothpicks.
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  • We think we’re wasting time, but, actually, an intellectual fountain really is spurting.
  • Xiaoqing Zhang on 31 Jan 13
     
    Daydreaming sometimes is really meaningfull.
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Eco-Friendly Green Computing Definition | Green Computing Initiative - 0 views

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  • Eco-Friendly Green Computing
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      Juan Du on 14 Feb 13
       
      To protect human beings environment is crucial. Every year, we produce a lot of e-waste and it is very harmful for the earth and our health. Eco-friendly green computing is a really good idea. From this idea, it can prolong the computing lifecycle
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Effects of Layoffs on Hospitality Employee Communication Networks. - Thursday, 24th Jan... - 0 views

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  • anonymous on 24 Jan 13
     
    In the hospitality industry, communication technology provides many benefits in helping workers in the hotel environment. This is an interesting article because it talks about how Informal networks are restored after downsizing…especially when there is a layoff. Everything that happens in a business's network is important because worker's store all updates and information in the system. Now when a layoff happens, it is harder for the remaining employees to take over the task of those who left. Sometimes it happens that the network/employee connections after a downsizing can interrupt the business itself. It is also important for the remaining workers to restore communication and access all other information. In every workplace, computer networks and communications are crucial for the businesses workflow. The author also mentioned that "Corporate downsizing is extremely disruptive to the surviving employees, even if the company does not formally reorganize," said Susskind. When the hotel industry, or any business, experience downsizing, it is highly difficult to gather all the workers and have them focus on getting the problem fixed. This study wanted to analyze how only few of the workers, only 97 individuals, respond to the implications in the workforce…How they correspond to the downsizing flow and turnovers. Employees might feel like all their work was a waste of time, especially if they cannot retrieve the industries information. It is the manager's task to help the workers figure out a solution and other ways to restore the communication pathways after the downsizing. In that study, they were able to evaluate how the communication pathways of the workers continued, and some who felt that it was not possible to regain the network's data had left, but many of the corporation workers decided to help with the recovery, and helped in reestablishing their tasks in organizing the system.
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Royal Caribbean and the Enviornment - 0 views

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  • Mikaela Vourtsis on 05 Feb 13
     
    Twenty years ago marked the beginning of a new period in Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited (RCCL) and helping the environment. They proposed a Save the Waves program, which allows guests to choose when towels and linens are ready to be washed saving numerous amounts of water and energy as well as reducing, reusing, and recycling. Today, their green initiative goes even further, and as the arictle discusses RCCL is implementing a plan to improve their waste, power, and most importantly, their future. Protecting and conserving the environment is a priority this company is willing to stand for. They constantly plan their efforts to maintain environmental protection and to continue to be environmentally responsible.
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