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David Glas

3 Real-World Problems Solved Using Cloud Computing | The Small Business Authority | Sma... - 1 views

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  • For instance, if a server has 10 or 15 voids in one day, that might indicate a scam. Or if a particular bartender is frequently getting 70 percent tips, that might indicate that he or she is pouring free drinks and being rewarded for it. Each server has a unique login, so a pattern of unusual transactions easily fingers a thief. Additionally, if a certain type of scam is caught running in Chicago, said Lundberg, an algorithm will begin to search for it, and can spot it as soon as it appears in Los Angeles, Miami, or Detroit.
  • David Glas on 27 Jan 12
     
    The  first part of the article talks about how the cloud is being used in restaurants to monitor all transactions. Aloha POS systems has a add on that takes all the transactions to the cloud in 10 minutes intervals, after that they analyse the date to see if a employee has been doing to many voids or gets to much tips, they do this via algorithms in the cloud. Just another way that the cloud makes the life of a restaurant owner that much simpler. 
Ligia Elizondo

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  • A key outcome of that anaysis was that taking a global approach to brand communications would create a range of new opportunities and help to ensure Tourism Fiji a maximum return on its marketing investments.
  • "We’ve already had a huge response of agencies wishing to work with one of the world’s most magical brands," he said.
  • Ligia Elizondo on 27 Jan 12
     
    The agency "Tourism Fiji" will be implementing a new global brand and accompanying communications style, which would take place in each of the Tourism Fiji's international and local markets. This decision was based in accordance of the destination marketing audit of 2011. "A key outcome of that analysis was that taking a global approach to brand communications would create a range of new opportunities and help to ensure Tourism Fiji a maximum return on its marketing investments." The Tourism Fiji agency have received great ideas and proposals of agencies that are very interested in working with them because it will give them an opportunity to make their name known in the industry. These agencies are required to make a full pitch encompassing a full creative and strategic proposal. Michael Meade, acting chief executive officer of Tourism Fiji, claims "the association had already had strong levels of interest from the industry, despite only announcing the pitch on 24 January." Thanks to its communication campaigns, marketing strategies and networking, Tourism Fiji will attract great interest in new markets which will bring a lot of businesses to the agency.
Carolina Alfonso

The Cloud is Fast Approaching - What This Means to You - The Hotelier / Terence Ronson ... - 1 views

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  • Without doubt, the latest trend to grip the global technology industry is The Cloud
  • Traditionally, a Hotel has housed all of its technology on-property - in the building, or on campus. You may know this as the local Data Center - a.k.a. the Computer Room or Server Room.
  • Hotels, depending on size and complexity, can have
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  • anywhere from 10 to 50+ systems to manage and maintain, an increasing cost burden to the business
  • First, systems (that includes Applications and Data) will be moved off-property and housed in an external DC (Data Center
  • quickly free up increasingly expensive manpower resources
  • much-needed physical space as well as reduce energy consumption and costs.
  • these systems will be DC based, your connection to them will be via the fragility of the Internet
  • there are commonly three types of Cloud
  • Businesses constantly strive to increase efficiencies, streamline costs, have continuity in systems
  • IT strategists believe that moving data processing off-property to The Cloud will help with all of these
  • when computing requirements escalate, the Cloud service providers can balance your processing needs by tapping into additional computing resources. Both of these help control costs.
  • This means that as properties are acquired (flagged) they could simply plug n play into the Network with little fuss or hardship to the operation.
  • PaaS - Platform as a Service  Mostly used by Developers - these are development systems for creating Applications.
  • IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service This is where you place your systems in to DC - and pay rental for the associated services.
  • SaaS - Software as a Service This removes the need to own software - you just pay for it as you use it - a kind of demand-based billing - a utility
  • concerned over the following business issues
  • Firstly, you need to mitigate risk
  • Being off-site, and having a single connection to all of them via the Internet, logically means that the likelihood of some kind of failure is increased - so a well thought through Business Continuity plan is essential.
  • there will be a cost, financially and operationally. Expenses move from Capex to Opex and all concerned need to be aware of the ramifications.
  • know that support and system management is now out of your-day-to-day control, and some would argue placed into the hands of experts, who are more adept at managing and fixing those systems
Carolina Alfonso

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Chris Cardoso

Hotel Telecommunications Strategies - 6 views

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  • No matter what telecommunications strategy a property takes, one thing is for certain, it needs to be a different one from the past.
  • The guest now has a variety of choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, calling cards and now even Internet-based phones. 
  • Assuming that the wireless reception quality is acceptable, it is very difficult for the hotel to compete on a cost basis.
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  • Given the hotel’s advantage in quality over the guest’s portable devices, the proper packaging of services will lure even the most avid self-contained guest back to using the hotel’s telecom services.
  • Hotels are unable to compete on price with devices that the guest has brought with him.  What the hotel can do is offer a better experience at a reasonable price to entice guests to use the hotel’s telecom infrastructure.
  • Attracting the Guests to Use the Hotel’s Telecommunication Services
  • No matter what telecommunications strategy a property takes, one thing is for certain, it needs to be a different one from the past.
  • No matter what telecommunications strategy a property takes, one thing is for certain, it needs to be a different one from the past.
  • The guest now has a variety of choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, calling cards and now even Internet-based phones.   All these alternatives offer a less expensive means of communicating than using the traditional hotel guestroom phone and other services such as fax
  • The guest now has a variety of choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, calling cards and now even Internet-based phones.   All these alternatives offer a less expensive means of communicating than using the traditional hotel guestroom phone and other services such as fax.
  • Guests had little choice back then but to use the guestroom phone and grumble about the cost.
  • Guests had little choice back then but to use the guestroom phone and grumble about the cost.
  • Assuming that the wireless reception quality is acceptable, it is very difficult for the hotel to compete on a cost basis .
  • Assuming that the wireless reception quality is acceptable, it is very difficult for the hotel to compete on a cost basis
  • Another concern among hoteliers is what can be termed the self-contained guest
  • Another concern among hoteliers is what can be termed the self-contained guest
  • Theoretically, the self-contained guest needs no hotel telecommunications services .  
  • Theoretically, the self-contained guest needs no hotel telecommunications services
  • Attracting the Guests to Use the Hotel’s Telecommunication Services   Hotels are unable to compete on price with devices that the guest has brought with him.   What the hotel can do is offer a better experience at a reasonable price to entice guests to use the hotel’s telecom infrastructure. No matter what cell phone the guest may carry or what service provider is used, no wireless connection is as good as a land-line connection
  • Hotels are unable to compete on price with devices that the guest has brought with him.   What the hotel can do is offer a better experience at a reasonable price to entice guests to use the hotel’s telecom infrastructure. No matter what cell phone the guest may carry or what service provider is used, no wireless connection is as good as a land-line connection
  • The early 1980s marked the beginning of an era of profitable hotel telephone departments.  The advent of call accounting systems (thanks to deregulation) enabled hoteliers to easily mark up calls to a profitable (some say too profitable) level.  Guests had little choice back then but to use the guestroom phone and grumble about the cost. This era has come to an end.  With few exceptions, most hotels have seen between a 15 percent and 25 percent drop in telephone revenues over the last five years.  The main reason for this decrease is guest choice.  The guest now has a variety of choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, calling cards and now even Internet-based phones.   All these alternatives offer a less expensive means of communicating than using the traditional hotel guestroom phone and other services such as fax . A fax machine in the guestroom was considered a premium amenity for many years.  With the Internet explosion, however, the machines have seen less use.
  • weiwei lu on 28 Jan 12
     
    No matter what telecommunications strategy a property takes, one thing is for certain, it needs to be a different one from the past. The early 1980s marked the beginning of an era of profitable hotel telephone departments. The advent of call accounting systems (thanks to deregulation) enabled hoteliers to easily mark up calls to a profitable (some say too profitable) level.
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  • Qianlin Wang on 04 Sep 12
     
    Nowadays, people have many choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, calling cards and now even Internet-based phones. Hotel guests are restricted by the largest telecommunications service providers from making long distance collect and credit card calls to countries other than their home country. The guest is not able to complete his desired call from the guest room telephone. In addition to frustrated guests, this generates absolutely zero revenue to hotels. What the hotel can do is offer a better experience at a reasonable price to entice guests to use the hotel's telecom infrastructure. The hotel can use some systems to reach this goal, such as the BBG Communications. It can increase revenue for every international operator assisted call. It assumes all responsibility for billing and collection of all calls. It has over 500 multilingual, live operators servicing customers. The most important thing is there is no cost and risk to the hotel, because the BBG assumes all associated cost and responsibility.
  • Shuqiong Huang on 05 Sep 12
     
    This article is talked about hotel telecommunications in the 21st Century. No matter what telecommunications strategy a property takes, one thing is for certain, it needs to be a different one from the past. The early 1980s marked the beginning of an area of profitable hotel telephone department. Few years later, this area has come to an end. The main reason for this decrease is guest choice. Later on, guests have a variety of choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell-phones, calling cards and even Internet-based phones. All these alternatives offer a less expensive means of communicating than using the traditional hotel guestroom phone. With the time passed by, hotel telecommunications update and improve better and better. Nowadays, High-speed Internet access is fast becoming an expected amenity. This the revolution for hotel telecommunications in the 21st Century.
  • rebecca Bonet on 08 Sep 12
     
    This article that is written by Geoff Grisworld. Talks about how telecommications has changing in the 21st century. One of them being hotel. Hotel takes a big advantage in telecommication because there is always a change in the communication system. That is why hotel have to upgrade their system often. This is why hotelier organizes packaging deal when it comes to communication system from using the phone to HSIA. This is a few system that is always need to be change constantly, so the hotel can offer a better experience at a reasonable price while they are enjoying their stay.
  • Paige Hanna on 09 Sep 12
     
    This article speaks about the growth and development of telecommunication within the hospitality industry in the 21st century. "No matter what telecommunications strategy a property takes, one thing is for certain, it needs to be a different one from the past," the article states. Since the 80s hotels utilized their telephone department to offer a service for a profit. Because there was little to no competition with communication, this was profitable as guest pretty much had no choice but to use the phone service provided at a set cost by the hotel. Today, however, we see a shift in technology now where everyone has communication at their disposal via smart phones, Internet and other communication tools. With this happening, "it is very difficult for the hotel to compete on a cost basis." (Griswold) It also explains how high-speed Internet access (HSIA) is almost seen as an amenity anticipated by the guest and has worked in the hotels' favor. The article goes on to describe the "self-contained guest" that carries a smart phone, small printer, notebook computer and technology of their own which allows them to virtually have no use in the hotel telecommunications services. So what does this article suggest for concerns as such? Hotels are to attract guests to use their telecommunication services. By offering packaged deals at affordable prices, Griswold believes hotels will be able to be the ideal option for telecommunications services. After viewing this article, I realize how hospitality industry workers think about those they serve all the time and should always display it. Even though the hotel is trying to make money by charging for Internet and phone services, they wish to market the service as the best option for the guest. The Internet connection would be faster provided by the hotel over a smart phone is one feature they wish to advertise. This type of mentality is smart yet should be withheld throughout the industry and always show that the
  • Ling Xiang on 24 Jan 13
     
    The early 1980s marked the beginning of an era of profitable hotel telephone departments, because guests had little choice back then but to use the guestroom phone and grumble about the cost. Nowadays, guest has a variety of choices for communicating including fax over the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, calling cards and now even Internet-based phones. All these alternatives offer a less expensive means of communicating than using the traditional hotel guestroom phone and other services such as fax. And high-speed Internet access (HSIA) is fast becoming an expected amenity in 21st century. Today hotels are unable to compete on price with devices that the guest has brought with him. What the hotel can do is offer a better experience at a reasonable price to entice guests to use the hotel's telecom infrastructure.
  • Karin Goodine on 26 Jan 13
     
    This article explains how much are creating incentives for hotel guest in an effort to get them to use the technology that the hotel provides.
  • Yawen Zheng on 26 Jan 13
     
    In modern society hotel need more attrahent thing increase revenue. The traditional way may lose competitiveness, like telephone services. Because almost everybody using personal cell phone and more and more people prefer to use internet to communicate such as email and skype. In my opinion if hotel build some telecommunications use internet such as physical skype phone and provide cheap service that may be attract more people to use that.
  • Chris Cardoso on 15 Sep 13
     
    With the emergence of "self-contained guest," hotel telecommunications departments must change its offerings because old strategies no longer apply. A self-contained guest is one that does not need the traditional amenities hotels would offer for telecommunications, such as fax machines and printers. Guests now look for a fast, free internet connection as an amenity. Some may not even need wifi, because they have a faster mobile service that they use. Even hotel telephones, guests no longer want to use the land line and pay hotel fees to make a call. Cell phones have eliminated that need (even for international calls). So hotels must not stay the same, and must change their strategies for producing revenue from their telecommunications department.
Prince Wayne

Bandwidth Management - 1 views

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  • Prince Wayne on 29 Jan 12
     
    The demands from guest on updated technology in the hotels are higher than ever before. In order for hotels to keep up with those demands, the hoteliers have to think ahead. The speed (bandwidth) of the internet is very important for the guest. The hotels that provide the guest with the best technology will stay on top. Today, hotels can increase its bandwidth at a very reasonable price without busting its company budget. The answer to that is cloud competing and bandwidth management. Bandwidth management allows the hotels to give guest different type of internet speed. Which is very smart, business guest the hotels can be offered a faster speed than a non business guest, and the brilliant part of this systems is that everyone is on the same network/server.
Kai Zhang

Opportunities in today's hotel e-business | ehotelier.com News Archives - 1 views

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  • One of the top strategies for hotel e-business is evolving from selling to engaging the customer
  • Another strategy is engaging the customer through social computing, which Harteveldt calls the fifth generation of electronic distribution
  • The sixth generation for electronic distribution is mobile technology. Mobile phones are becoming ubiquitous in many countries.
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  • "To truly engage digital travelers, hotel e-business must evolve from channel to gateway, from single purpose to all encompassing, and from functional to fulfilling
  • The "pillars of business and commerce are out of alignment today," observes Ball. From the credit crunch to high energy prices to food prices, changes are happening at a faster pace
  • Some of the opportunities center around the five important trends affecting hotel e-business. According to Ball, these trends are: more demanding consumers; more complex distribution channels; changing business models where companies must give more but expect less in return; an emphasis on technology and richer content; and a change in the structure of hotel e-business.
  • Globalization is here to stay as evidenced by changes in demographics and affluence. For instance, Russia is becoming the biggest European market while India, China and other Asian countries are emerging as important markets, too. In all of these regions, there's a huge rise in an affluent middle class who will be interested in travel.
  • Shaping customers expectations is becoming crucial as customers look for an 'experience' rather than just a room. The more compelling the experience for the customer, the more satisfied the customer will be
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      Charlie Barrett on 30 Jan 12
       
      Trends in hospitality are moving toward an enphasis on technology driven social media. In all areas where hospitality business want to be successfulthey are becoming more interactive with the consumers through social media. The ebusiness is a great tool for marketing and distribution. The use of technology and ebusiness leads to globilazition with distribution. this is the perect aid to marketing in the lobal market. The target market must expand in this changing economy. Guests are now looking toward a total package versus a room. Ebusiness and interaction makes that possible.
  • Kai Zhang on 30 Jan 13
     
    This article introduces some strategies that hotels can use to enhance e-business. Evolving from selling to engaging the customers and engaging customers through social computing is recommended. Also, hotels should pay more attention to the mobile technology. I think it is really necessary for hotels to focus on e-buiness today, because it may help to identify problems and get more information, then get more profit. Besides, it is a must-do thing under this competitive and globalized environment.
Fesal Alanazi

Travel brands on social networks: What's not to "Like"? - 1 views

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  • travelers who are active on online social networks are as likely to "follow" or "like" a company as they are to post general comments or photos on a social network
  • social networks, smartphones and other mobile devices. According to the report, it is critical for travel companies to connect and engage with consumers who conduct travel-related activities on social networks
  • an overwhelming majority of online travelers in the U.S. 'like' or 'follow' companies on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter,"
  • Fesal Alanazi on 30 Jan 12
     
    this article basically talks about the relationship between travelers who are active on social network and their favorite brands. Also, it shows how social networks, smartphones, and other mobile devices is a critical for travel companies.
Yaping Li

E Business Strategy -e commerce business strategies | Economy Watch - 1 views

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  • E Business Strategy can be summarized as the strategies governing E Businesses through calculated information dissemination.
  • E-business diverges from the traditional sphere of business by speeding up the business activities and giving a totally new dimension and definition to businesses worldwide be it whether partnerships, joint ventures or large corporations.
  • YUCHEN TI on 31 Jan 12
     
    This article gave us a highlight information of e-business strategy, E business has been added as the latest domain in business and has become a must-have in the highly competitive technology driven open market. E Business Strategy can be summarized as the strategies governing E Businesses through calculated information dissemination. E-business can help company reach to the international market and use minimal cost. There have some E-business models, such as MRP (Material Requirements Planning), EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). And e-business strategy would general included : supply chain management, customer service and customer relationship management, inventory and service management integration and tactical operations alignment.
  • Yaping Li on 15 Sep 12
     
    From this article, the-business plays an important role in today's world. By the e-business, the trade can be made on the internet. It is very convenience for the global businessman who can reduce the cost and make more profit. The supply chain management and email marketing are the essential features of the e-business. With the help of the e-business strategies, the wholesalers and retailers can handle with different products. They can discuss the price, quantity and other detail information on the internet. Else, the trade can be observed by the internet that will offer a good environment for the businessman. In addition, the effective e-business can make sure the customers will have a good service. And it also can avoid the unnecessary purchase steps and expenditures.
Mirta Echazabal

How to get the most out of GDS systems - 1 views

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  • Mirta Echazabal on 01 Feb 12
     
    GDS systems began in the 1960s with the airline industry in order to track, schedule, check availability and pricing for flights. The first two GDS's that were created was SABRE which was owned by American airlines and Apollo owned by United. GDS provides a perfect marketplace for the travel industry, helping them increase revenue and online marketing exposure. According to researchers travelers that book packages which include hotel, airfare and special events tend to stay longer at destinations and spend large amounts of money. Large and small businesses that sign up for GDS systems to be accessed in their property may receive a small amount of online reservations. Smaller properties can expect 10-20 reservations per month, larger properties may receive as many as 5-10 per day. One of the factors which reflect on the amount of reservation your property may receive consists of your location, unique amenities and services which may appeal to travelers. I have worked in the industry for over 2 years and numerous times I have had to handle reservations made by expedia, travelocity and other third party reservations and room types are not guaranteed. Guest usually arrive to the hotel stating how they have requested double beds and unfortunately on a night where the hotel is sold out the guest has to be told that their request can not be meet because with third party companies room types are not guaranteed. Guest are constantly upset and expect to be compensated in some sort of way, although they are paying approximately $200 dollars on a room that is going for $400. In my opinion GDS are great for saving money and providing the hotel with occupied rooms, but can really cause an inconvenience for those guest that are not able to receive what they requested.
  • Sungoo Kang on 01 Feb 12
     
    Great article mentioning the detail of GDS cost; an initial one-time sign up fee, a recurring annual maintenance fee, 10% per GDS reservation to the travel agency or travel website that provided the customer reservation. To make consumers book their trip or room through your own website, make sure you have a well designed website, easy to use navigation.
gaby bestulich

travel computer reservation systems industry report now available from IBISworld - 1 views

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  • gaby bestulich on 02 Feb 12
     
    Basically the article is talking about how people are starting to fly a lot more now since the economy has improved a little. Domestic travel has increased from 1.9% to 2.4%. The article also talks about how the airlines have compelled the GDS providers to lower their fees before and possible have to force them on doing it again. Which in turn reduces travel revenue for the CDS companies
Ligia Elizondo

The Future of a Revenue Manager 2.0 - Part Human, Part Computer, All Profits | By Jean ... - 1 views

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  • The article's data pointed out that as technology evolves, analytical pricing models and social networking/mobile technology are going to have a major impact on the future.
  • Already schooled in the way in which mobile has radically altered the air travel booking and in-flight entertainment experience, hotels guests are using everything from social media to online travel agents, (OTAs) to seek out and locate the best value.
  • With the continued emergence of e-commerce, social media, and travel review sites, RM's have even more to consider than just occupancy and profitability.
  • Ligia Elizondo on 04 Feb 12
     
    The article states that future Revenue Managers must be very tenacious in balancing the power of technology and managing the data process. With the advances of technology, social networking, e-commerce, online travel agencies, and mobile technology e-business have a great impact in our industry. Mourier claims "Already schooled in the way in which mobile has radically altered the air travel booking and in-flight entertainment experience, hotels guests are using everything from social media to online travel agents, (OTAs) to seek out and locate the best value." With the influence of social media, e-commerce, and travel review sites such as tripadvisor, Revenue Managers have to consider the impact those have in their businesses. Revenue managers need to understand what drives potential customers to stay in their hotels. The future Revenue Manager should possesses technological skills, understand the global market conditions, advances in technology, being cost effective, understand the importance of overall package deals and incentives, familiarize himself with the great impact of social media and advances in technology. "What's the cost-benefit analysis of launching a mobile-enabled web page versus an app and is having both redundant? Admittedly, there's no single answer to these questions and no one size fits all so the sooner RMs and hotel executives begin this conversation, the better," and have great leadership skills. It is really important that hotel managers understand that in todays' world technology can be a competitive advantage of their hotels if the use it adequately.
  • Melissa Krajewski on 04 Feb 12
     
    Your description of the article is very enlightening. Revenue managers really need to step up their game if their hotels are to remain in the running. This places a lot of pressure on them, but I like how you addressed their meeting with hotel executives. Perhaps the need for review of e-commerce and social media along with travel review sites will create a new position within the organization, it seems like too much for one RM.
Carolina Villa

Future Of Ecommerce Article - Internet & E Commerce Ecommerce Articles - 1 views

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ecommerce

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  • Future of ecommerce
  • Ecommerce commonly known as (electronic marketing) e-commerce or Ecommerce, consists of the buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks.
  • TechnologyTechnology is the most important factor in Ecommerce rapid growth
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  • Ecommerce was totally dependent on computer technology just a decade ago, but not now. Mobile phones and handheld PCs can access internet just like PCs do.
  • EasinessAnother major factor is easiness.
  • Competition between Ecommerce (online sellers) is so great that you could order anything with same day delivery option.
  • Price FactorPrice is another factor you can compare prices with rest of the world
  • Safety / GuaranteeAlmost every online seller provides safe product delivery guarantee.
  • Online Gift ShopsOnline gift shops are one of the best domains of Ecommerce.
  • You can book gifts like flowers, cakes, perfumes, stuffed toys, mobile phones etc and send it to your loved ones in anywhere in the world.
  • With time Ecommerce graph will keep inclining as it exploits the nature of human psychology like comfort ness, easiness and tension free shopping.
  • Carolina Villa on 04 Feb 12
     
    E-commerce is based on the process of buying and selling products or services on the internet or other computer networks. Ecommerce rapid growth in these last years can be accounted to very important key factors, such as: Technology, thanks to this important factor now computers are not the only way for ecommerce, you can also use mobil phones and handheld PCs to make any transaction. Easiness, is another important factor, thanks to it you can order anything with the same day delivery option. Price factor, with ths option you can compare prices with the rest of the world so you can decide which is more convenient for you. Safety/Guarantee, online sellers provide safe product delivery guarantee. Online Gift Shops, you can book gifts like flowers, cakes, perfumes, stuffed toys, etc. and send it to your loved ones anywhere in the world. Thanks to their focus on comfort ness, easiness and tension free shopping ecommerce will keep going further and improving their sales.
  • Wei Ding on 04 Feb 12
     
    Yea, I agree with you. Ecommerce proved its significant based on the fact where time is important. In the commercial markets, time plays an extremely important role to both the business and consumers. From the business perspective, with less time spent during each transaction, more transaction can be achieved on the same day. As for the consumer, they will save up more time during their transaction.
Sagine Delly

E-Commerce in Hospitality & Tourism - 1 views

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  • Sagine Delly on 05 Feb 12
     
    According to this article the Electronic commerce name as :e-commerce, has been allowing the information to fallow a course through the Internet on a worldwide web without any barriers. The fact that it has an enormous cost saving, It is also consider as an advantage for most companies around the world in the hospitality industry. This article also point how IT has become a trend in the Hospitality industry. Most people tend to look-up and travel information and destination online because it is a faster way, cost effective, time consuming most of the time more reliable than other ways. And with the evolution of the technology nowadays, software, hardware, information management, and telecommunications systems have facilitated the process between companies in the travel industry.
  • Juan Franco on 05 Feb 12
     
    I agree with this article that e-commerce helps the airlines companies to save a lot of money and exceed the guest expectation with a fast and convenience service. Even though; at the beginning the companies has to spend a lot of money to implement the latest technology in order to reach markets around the world, but at the long term this investment will give back to these companies high profit.
  • Lorena Collazos on 05 Feb 12
     
    I completely agree with the idea that e-commerce allows information to spread through out the internet, essentially, without barriers. This results in a vast potential for reaching a target market. The development of e-commerce will facilitate the growth of the hospitality industry.
Ganna Gorbachuk

International E-florist Startup is Making Over A Million $! - 1 views

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Asia e-commerce florist flower holiday Business solution green

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  • Ganna Gorbachuk on 05 Feb 12
     
    When the Valentine's day is so close e-business gives us a new way out if you have forgotten to buy a gift and yet have no time to do it. The main feature - speed. E-commerce start up is going back to basics with the oppotunity to order flowers online. This website is an international venture working 24/7, partnering with thousands of local suppliers all over the world. Flowers as a product of daily need when widely distributed with no time boundaries can be a good deal for you and a segment of market which still has a lot to innovate. At the same time the website has an oppotunity to be dedicated not only to various plants but to gifts of all kinds which is fantastic because every day of a year is a holiday for somebody.
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  • Melissa Krajewski on 06 Feb 12
     
    I read the article and I don't really see how this company is so different then a 1-800 Flowers or Proflorist (which had an ad on the same page as this article). How is FloristAdvisor using E-commerce to out sell its competitors? Is it the same day delivery guarantee?
  • Ganna Gorbachuk on 06 Feb 12
     
    Hi Melissa, it was very interesting to get your comment and I actually would also be interested in knowing the differences between those to companies. Probably the best way to know is to order flowers by both of them, and compare the charges and service. Do you think that there still are some more useful ideas with this particular business (flowers) ? Have you ever ordered flowers online?
  • Bing Liu on 06 Feb 12
     
    It is a good idea for selling daily stuffs online. It is tightly related to the Global Distribution System. I have the same question like Melissa, is it guaranteed to be delivered in one day? And does the website have a cheaper price? Otherwise why people choose to use online distributors rather than just going to Supermarket to get flowers at the same price?
  • Melissa Krajewski on 06 Feb 12
     
    Yes I have ordered flowers online before through 1-800 Flowers because I needed flowers delivered in another state and I was not familiar with the florists in the area. I trusted the Teleflora company (1-800 Flowers) to have the same quality of flowers in all locations but this is simply not true. I was very disappointed on several occasions by having wilted old flowers in small arrangements delivered. Not only is it embarrassing but it is frustrating to the consumer having paid so much money and not been happy with the product. I do not use these online companies anymore. I go to the florist websites and go by word of mouth which is time consuming (something I was hoping to avoid by using the online florist in the first place). That is why I bring up the question of how this FloristAdvisor differs from other companies and how are they succeeding? Bing I like to go to the supermarket and make my own arrangements if they receiver of my intended bouquet is close by. Fresh Market has excellent flowers, a bit pricey but they are great quality and last.
  • Ganna Gorbachuk on 13 Feb 12
     
    Actually while browsing the website I couldnt find any information about the guarantee... And the prices are unexpectably high which shows that this business has yet a lot to improve. I ve never ordered flowers online and your information, Melissa, was really helpful for me.
ning sun

Marriott accelerates green hotel development - 1 views

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  • ning sun on 06 Feb 12
     
    Because increasing concern about environment and polluted water and air resources, hotel in green is an emerging issues. It is benefit for both hotel operators and consumers. Reducing fuel and water consumption, creating green construction standards for hotel developers, educating and inspiring employees and guests to support the environment, these are all strategies that will be used in developing a green hotel. Developing a green hotel is a cost saving method as well. Hotel can build a environment-friendly image among consumers and also for its sustainable development.
gaby bestulich

Hotels going the "Green" way with Technology - 1 views

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  • The industry is growing rapidly and as a large consumer of resources, especially water and energy, green sustainable technology is high on the agenda
  • others have gone ‘zero garbage’ with vermicomposting, recycling and using biodegradable products.
  • much of the pressure to go ‘green’ has come from environmentally sensitive guests who are growing in number
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  • Today, green initiatives which were once the USP of luxury hotel segment has spread across the industry and hotels of all sizes are adopting environmentally friendly practices
  • to curb energy consumption, some hotels use wireless controllers that control the Key Card, lighting and air conditioning in rooms.
  • The device requires no additional wiring, saves energy, and does not add numbers to operating costs.
  • use a technology powered system for heating which starts up when a guest enters a room, and turns down when they leave
  • green technology in-house like compact hot water distribution systems that allow hot water to reach end users faster; high performance fireplaces that eliminate air leakages; and dual-flush toilets that use less water than standard toilet
  • While energy-efficient equipment may be costlier both in terms of installation and capital costs
  • long term benefits to be reaped in terms of reduced maintenance and energy saving, especially when energy costs are escalating
  • In some countries, there are also government disincentives for over-consumption of water and energy
  • Numerous hotels are looking to leverage their choices for solar energy, LED lighting, water recycling
  • Alexandra Givner on 07 Feb 12
     
    This article is very interesting because it does not focus solely on one type of technology, but rather summarizes several technologies and discusses the importance of their uses. Green technologies in hotels can vary from anything affecting the water heating system to air ventilation and even plumbing systems in hotels. As stated in the article, it is extremely important for hoteliers to be aware of these changes that are occurring. Hoteliers may not have to immediately alter their current systems but they should definitely be aware and in tuned to the ever-changing "green" technologies - for if they don't they may be putting their hotels at risk.
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  • Carolina Alfonso on 09 Feb 12
     
    In this article the importance of hotels to turn green is highlighted. According to the article more and more people are becoming conscious about the environment and therefore prefer hotels were green practices are being used. In the past the cost of green technologies made them only available for luxury hotels. This has been changing mainly because of the high prices of energy. Now, acquiring green technology is seen as an investment for the future and as a way to reduce costs. Some of these new technologies are wireless controllers that control the Key Card, lighting and air conditioning in rooms. Lights and other devices in the room automatically turn off when guests leaves, and turn on when it comes back. Automatic heating systems and dual-flush toilets, that use less water. Other technologies which hotels are considering are solar energy, LED lightning and the recycling of water within the property.
  • gaby bestulich on 11 Feb 12
     
    This article is basically talking about the different green ways that a hotel can operate. For instance in Denmark they have stations set up where a guest can pedal stationary bikes to produce energy which in exchange they receive a free meal from the restaurant. To make hotels more green the hotels are using higher technological systems like changing the ventilation systems that provide fresh air indoors and have timers on the exhaust in the bathrooms. These technological advances to the properties will be more pricey than normal systems but in the long run they will save these hotels money and help them be more earth friendly.
  • Jeremy Fairley on 12 Feb 12
     
    Having worked in the meetings industry for 5 years now, we have also seen the increase of the more eco friendly traveler/meeting planner/attendee. Our accommodations have taken an active stance to incorporate more of the green friendly features to meet the needs of this traveler, but also to cut costs and increase operations efficiency.
Shiyuan Peng

Compeat Pioneers Cloud-based Back Office Accounting - 1 views

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  • Compeat Enterprise will provide chain restaurants with inventory control, food cost analysis, cash and sales management, forecasting, time & attendance and labor scheduling.
  • Enterprise includes real-time “Dashboards” and “Alerts” for managers in the restaurants as well as executives above the restaurants.
  • Enterprise also includes a Portal (myWorkforce) that employees access via the Internet (desktop or mobile) to view their schedules, pick up shifts, request schedule changes, and communicate with their manager.
  • Xin Jing on 07 Feb 12
     
    The compeat restaurant management system is a cloud based highly configurable system which is developed by Compeat and the founder of ReMACS. By utilized this system, the restaurant managers can operate the business more effectively than before. It provides real-time "Deshboards" and "Alerts". The employees can simply access the internet through "myworkforce" to view the work schedules even pick up or change the schedule which save the time of the manager to communicate with each of the employees to comfire the scehdule. Meanwhile it provide a new channel for the employee to communicate to the managers. Especially for the chain restaurants, this system offers inventory control, food cost analysis, cash and sales management, forecasting, time& attendance.
  • Shiyuan Peng on 16 Oct 12
     
    According to the article,  Compeat Enterprise is a targeted solution for restaurant chains looking for a highly configurable system that can be tailored to their specific operations and easily integrated with their existing systems. Compeat Enterprise is centrally hosted (a cloud based application) requiring only Internet connectivity and a browser in the restaurant. Compeat Enterprise will provide chain restaurants with inventory control, food cost analysis, cash and sales management, forecasting, time & attendance and labor scheduling. Enterprise includes real-time "Dashboards" and "Alerts" for managers in the restaurants as well as executives above the restaurants. Enterprise also includes a Portal (myWorkforce) that employees access via the Internet (desktop or mobile) to view their schedules, pick up shifts, request schedule changes, and communicate with their manager.
Panpan Xie

How IT Can Go Green | Top Stories | | Hospitality Magazine (HT) - 2 views

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  • In the world of information technology (IT), the green movement is taking shape. There are numerous opportunities for IT professionals to take leadership roles in helping their organizations to adopt sustainable practices. Technology is a tool to provide solutions, but regrettably, technology can also be a source of the problem due to factors like energy consumption and the environmental impacts when disposing of obsolete or broken technology (i.e., e-waste). Therefore, we will need to look at situations and technology usage via multiple lenses to try to assess the net impact to determine if the outcomes are truly desirable and positive versus negative. This often requires asking tough questions and looking for possible unintended consequences before decisions are being made
  • Like any business initiative, green IT projects will require strong commitment from an organization’s top management and investment in time and resources at all levels.
  • In order for tourism to prosper, we cannot afford to let our environment erode.
  • Jiaqi Xu on 07 Feb 12
     
    Green information technology(IT), referred to as green computing, is a term used to describe the application of automated resources in an efficient manner. Green IT originates with system manufacturers producing environmentally friendly products and encouraging users to adopt eco-friendly practices such as reducing paper usage through minimal printing, operating more efficiently with power management,and exercising proper recycling habits.As global information technology environmental standards continue to expand, it is highly likely that guidelines governing product life span, power consumption and recyclable resources will be in the forefront.
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  • anonymous on 13 Feb 12
     
    This article shares how IT is going green in several areas including hospitality. It speaks to digital marketing, e-waste, and appealing to employees to aid in using technology responsibly. The use of energy saving techniques and energy star products.
  • Tamara Lang on 31 Aug 12
     
    As our natural resources are being depleted rapidly and technology is changing faster than ever resulting in mountains of "e-waste", I believe the IT industry should focus a vast amount of their efforts in the area of sustainability or going green. In the hospitality and tourism industry maintaining natural resources and cutting down on the consumption of water, energy and paper is an IT issues that we can all support. The focus of this article was about revealing opportunities where IT can go green. Sustainability is good for the environment, the viability of the hospitality industry, the guests, and the bottom line. According to the article, IT leadership needs to take "a leadership role in helping their organization to adopt sustainable practices". Some of the areas where IT can look at going green are as follows (information taken directly from the article): * Using IT responsibly and effectively to reduce energy, water and paper consumption * Deploying effective technology practices such as Energy Star compliance to power down computers automatically after periods of inactivity and server virtualization * Tackling e-waste and deploying recycling technologies to reduce environmental waste and impacts * Digital marketing practices * Marketing strategies to report and promote green practices A commitment of time, money, and resources will be required from all levels of leadership in order for green IT projects to work. Companies have to educate their employees and guests to create awareness, implement practices such as energy audits, device shut downs to force people to use media, and give rewards to get the buy in. Even though the payback of green initiatives may take a long time, the upside is that you are being environmentally conscious and doing the right thing.
  • Michael Anthony on 31 Aug 12
     
    I highlighted in blue the sections I was most interested in, I found the passage about reducing faxing and photocopying to be most interesting. There is no reason to be so reliant upon these when you can send attachments through your smart phone. Hotels and other properties can unplug these machines to save money on the electric bill. There are otherways to be paperless, for example.The article I spoke of was about how hotels can limit the need to priint itemized bills and reciepts, all charges can be posted right to the mobile app on the smart phone. The mobile app on the smart phone will even unlock and lock your room doors and allow enterance to the spa and fitness center. There won't be a need for plastic room keys anymore either.
  • Panpan Xie on 07 Feb 13
     
    In hospitality industry, IT technology brings many benefits to us, but it is also a source of pollution when disposing of broken technology. There are many advantages of green IT movement such as reducing energy, water, paper, environmental waste and impacts, etc. Although it has many benefits, green IT projects need support from company's top leaders in both time and resources. The ROI of green IT is a little bit longer than other types of projects, but it has upside potential and intangible benefits. Green IT practices are not contrary with making money, so hoteliers should take measures to lead the organization on its journey to green action.
boyan yuan

Sabre Launches Eco-Certified Hotel Program, Includes More Than 4,700 Hotels - 1 views

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Sabre an industry-leading path

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  • boyan yuan on 07 Feb 12
     
    The Sabre Eco-Certified Hotel Program builds upon Travelocity's Green Hotel Directory, launched in 2009, and extends the program company-wide to recognize hotels that are certified as sustainable according to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's guidelines. Travelocity is still the only major online travel company that helps users find green hotels with an eco-friendly tag.The program addresses travelers' growing desire for environmentally responsible accommodations and includes more than 4,700 hotels certified by globally-recognized certification programs. The 4,700+ hotels participating in the program will be clearly distinguished in Sabre's Global Distribution System (GDS) and reflected in other Sabre platforms. Sabre is keenly focused on the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the travel industry and we are committed to providing our customers with products and services that help them promote these same long-term values throughout their businesses." In addition, Sabre's resolve that standards are important for the travel industry directed an industry-leading path for standards with the introduction of carbon calculation and reporting tools for airlines, hotels, and car rental companies.
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