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Cloud computing is ideal for the hospitality industry. There is no need for upfront hardware or software purchases. A hotel, for instance, pays for services as it needs them which gives it flexibility in expenditures. For hospitality businesses that are often seasonally operated, the cloud allows them to scale the services they need depending upon seasonal demands: Increase computing when busy, scale back when things slow down.

I like you opinion that is scalablility. It needs inclination probably. In technology field many Cloud computings are cooperating with estimations. It needs more view points to prove that it's a strength for Cloud computing. According to Cloud computing methods, some chances based on one register matching to one password are possible. I think it's a fresh era to talk about many computers operating together to consider whether some jobs for related people could work together. Thinking about more sensitive site of cloud network. They are efficient in bank running. I think it's a relative reason to help people to know more about scalability in Cloud computing hospitality area. To make it more appearing to customers, the manager should take a purchase options on the view side that I love it. It's multi task. It's enterprising. According to passages, many opinions could be choosing from tabs due to period and seasons. I want to make sure about scalability that clients and customers are good enough for them to make more multiple options to take a preference look. It's financial economic computing assistance too maybe according to cost I think. In words, I think technology should keep scalability to let other clients and customers to put favors on it. No matter Sundays or cruise days.

This article discusses how cloud computing is already taken into affect in the hotel industry. They used examples such as mobile check-ins using the online system. I can vouch for this because in my current hotel we use the mobile key service and this creates a contactless check in process. On our end of the stick we process the credit card on file and check them in and email the guest a welcome letter and advising they may use the mobile key to enter their room. This has benefited customer service experience especially with COVID still being a conflict in our industry. The cloud computing caters to the need of new access as this article states.

This article talks about the type of threats the hospitality industry can face, an explanation of cybersecurity, and how to protect your organization from cyber threats, especially phishing.

Intel has been at the heart of Restaurant Innovation and the hospitality industry. A business solution that continues to impress. In this post by Intel they refer to how the POS system for a Restaurant has a few different options that are becoming more popular today. The big touch screens from McDonald's to Hotels having touch screens in mirrors. The IoT is creating solutions by partnering with company's like Intel. One highlight for me in this post was Intel's solution of Kiosks systems that can detect emotions using Ai camera's, and alerting employees to help the customer.

According to the article, NRA data shows that 79% of customers say they believe restaurant kiosks make their experience more convenient. However, an MSN poll shows that 78% of diners say they are less likely to eat at a restaurant with self-ordering kiosks. Although a kiosk may make the experience more convenient, are customers ready to give up that personal interaction with the service staff? This could be an issue that is based on the type of service model, with a younger audience or diners frequenting a fast-casual experience not minding the self-service aspect where an older more sophisticated diner frequenting a high-end establishment may want that personal service experience.

Hotels can use robots in various ways to provide guest service. From greeting guests, bringing food, cooking food and more, robots can be programmed to perform human tasks meant to enhance the guest experience.

Amazon has introduced a new biometric payment device that works by having shoppers scan their palms. This is similar to the Amazon Go app where shoppers can set up a credit card and scan the app on the way into an Amazon store. Palm scanning works well in a the current climate where people do not want to touch things others have also touched. This technology could be implemented and work well in places with high foot traffic such as stadiums. Palm scanning also has some security advantages. Palms are not as easy to observe and read as faces and not as commonly used as fingerprints. The data will be stored in the cloud and consumers have the option of removing it later, which helps some feel safer with regards to security concerns.

In article it will display several examples of how the consumers are leaning towards online purchases and the popularity behind why people are catering to these functions.

BizVibe has identified an increasing focus on social media marketing as a major trend for the event promoters industry. Event promoters are turning to social media to create buzz around events

With the increasing popularity of digital technology and related data, people will naturally have ethical questions about the use of these technologies, especially when private information of ordinary citizens is involved. In order to provide a personalized experience, hotel organizations will have to collect and store a large amount of personal visitor information, which is a factor subject to strict supervision. In order to balance the conflicting demands of compliance and individualization, the best way for hotel organizations is to maintain clarity and transparency in their data collection. In view of the rise of modern regulations and privacy issues, hotel organizations must consider new technologies, threats and regulations to formulate their CDRs. Establishing a robust system that can support the organization's CDR will not only maintain the reputation of the hotel organization, but also help establish a healthy digital corporate culture throughout the industry.

As we look at capital expenditures in technology vs income we see that many vehicles are implementing apps. On star was thriving at one point and available in many American made cars however due to the sudden fall off, other replacements have come up. Ford has now emerged to put in place amazon Alexa in over 700,000 of their vehicles. this will offer an Alexa skill that coincides with the vehicles smarts features and offer a much easier use of car adjustments and car controls for many ford owners.

This article discusses the benefits of cloud computing and its impact on the restaurant sector of the hospitality industry. Technology and cloud computing is helpful to restauranteurs for many reasons. By utilizing the cloud, restaurants offer consumers the option to book reservations ahead of time. Not only is this an effortless experience for the customer, but management is better able to forecast nightly demands. Using technology and the cloud, restaurants can keep up with consumers' changing demand and optimize processes internally. There is also a great graph in this article that highlights more ways technology is transforming the restaurant industry.

Cloud based technology allows attendees to interact with events and enhance their experience which provides festival producers the data needed to make business decisions that can increase profits and make an event safer. RFID wristbands can store data such as contact information while wireless payments can provide insight to sales trends to better equip those point of sale locations with the products needed to meet demand based on the historical data.

This article talks about how contactless payments are becoming more popular within the hospitality industry. These type of contactless payment options are giving guests the flexibility of payment options, resulting in faster and secure transactions. This in return, bring customer satisfaction. Nowadays, due to the pandemic, it is being widely used considering places like hotels, restaurants,etc...are encouraging this form of payment to limit actual contact and exposure.

Great article looking at the trends in events, many of which I have witnessed this past year. What I would like for the class to read is the description of awareness based events. As my husband's an associate dean of a hospitality school, he worked with his event and conference manager and his dietetic program chair to create an interactive health fair looking at diabetes education and attracted 300 participants. I observed the power of community based programming in the event space and how this type of programming may be the future.

This is a very interesting articles about the technology trends we are seeing in the restaurant industry such as the emenu or the robotic bartender. This article discusses the pro's and con's of these specific technological trends and also discusses how the evolution of technology is a great thing for the industry! It makes you wonder... what's next?

In this article the writer mentions different trends and solutions to common situations on the event industry. From sustainability all the way to methodologies to avoid sexual harassment.

The article discusses the crisis of the unavailability of quality water supply for South Africa as a result of poor water supply facilities. This topic is important as South Africa is a popular tourist destination and should have a first-class water supply infrastructure, as well as the availability of quality water is a basic human right under the Republic of South African Constitution of 1996. It appears that the major reasons for poor water infrastructure is due to the lackadaisical attitude and neglect of constant and proper maintenance of the water infrastructure. The methodology involved extensive literature on articles relating the hospitality tourism experience and basic water supply facilities. An increase in investment in the process of sustaining water supply backlogs will need to be the focus of any future work. The points needed to be addresses is ensuring sufficient water supply, quality water, accessible water and sanitation methods, and that the water is affordable.

Instead of the days of printed coupons and coupon filled booklets, we are now bombarded with every type of coupon for every product or service. Some Apps utilize your location device to electronically send the user updates about coupons from stores that are within 25+ miles from their location. While some users opt into receive coupons from select stores. Regardless, e-coupons are on the rise and be wary about what permissions you give them if you download their app.

Good Afternoon, Cool Article since i like to coupon to save money. Digital coupons does help limit the number of coupons a person can use at one time. With print coupons I can buy bundles of newspapers and stack coupons at certain stores. Digital coupons does limit that freedom. Electronic coupons are becoming more popular. With data you are correct watch how much information you are giving them.

This article breaks down several different items that are key players in the future of event technology. In the events industry, there are so many things that can be used to impact the guest/attendee experience. The technology innovations that are headed our way and gearing us into the right direction in executing successful, interactive and insightful meetings and events.