Hospitality Technology

Discover Must-Have Features, Benefits & Trends for Hotel Property Management Software Systems In today’s competitive standards of hospitality service, hotel property management software (PMS) has become a crucial investment. When integrated effectively, hotel PMS platforms can improve the efficiency, guest experience, and level of automation across various aspects of a hotel’s operations. Hotel property management […]

Advancements in hotel technology are swiftly evolving, and at the forefront of this revolution is Augmented Reality (AR). With the ability to overlay computer-generated images onto our physical world, AR provides a massive upgrade in how hotels engage with their guests and streamline their day-to-day operations. The use of AR (and its counterpart, Virtual Reality) […]

Hotel guest profiles are invaluable assets in hospitality. A well-crafted profile can offer a wealth of information, painting a detailed picture of who your guests really are. This knowledge enables hoteliers to anticipate their guests’ preferences almost instinctively and tailor guest experiences to meet and exceed their expectations. The use of guest profiles in hotels […]

The emergence of hotel mobile check-in systems is more than just a trend. It’s a pivotal technology adoption that’s reshaping the guest experience. Initially driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing appreciation for contactless services among guests, studies show that guests are more than willing to use hotel mobile check-in systems, even long after […]

Imagine checking into a hotel, where instead of fumbling around for your ID and credit card at the front desk, you’re greeted by name and handed your key within seconds. While this may seem like a futuristic idea, it’s quickly becoming a reality with facial recognition technology in hotels. Parallel with the adoption of artificial […]

The Benefits of Mobile Room Key Integration Into Guest Rooms Mobile room keys have become a staple technology across many types of hotels. Global hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and AccorHotels, as well as luxury resorts like The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Mandarin Oriental, have all adopted mobile room keys for guests. Using cell […]

Integrate Virtual Reality for Powerful New Guest Experiences Virtual reality in the hotel industry is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, and it’s transforming the guest experience — even before they book their accommodations. The integration of virtual reality in hotels isn’t just about entertainment. It extends to various aspects like bookings, tours, and […]

Step-By-Step Instructions for Connecting Your Favorite Streaming Devices If there’s one trend that’s evolving the delivery of in-room entertainment for hotel guests, it’s enabling the connection between guests’ preferred streaming services and the hotel room’s TVs and WiFi networks. Unfortunately, connecting streaming services and devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast to hotel WiFi networks […]

  As the hospitality industry continues to devise new and innovative solutions, service robots in hotels are becoming increasingly adopted to enhance guest experiences and streamline the efficiency of day-to-day operations. From assisting with luggage transport to automating front desk processes, there’s a lot to unpack with the utilization of robots in hotels and the […]

As more and more people vote with their dollars to combat climate change, reduce waste, and curtail damages we inflict on the planet, hoteliers are compelled to re-examine their priorities and cater to the growing environmental and sustainability concerns of guests. In a 2021 Sustainable Travel Report published by Booking.com, 83 percent of travelers believe […]

Generation Z, more commonly known as “Gen Z” or “zoomers,” is the younger demographic cohort that comes after the Millennials. According to Pew Research, this demographic consists of people born between 1997 and 2012, so most Gen Zers are currently in their late teens and early twenties. Travel-savvy and adventurous, the Gen Z cohort is […]

Hotel business centers have grown to become an essential commodity for guest satisfaction and experience. These hubs provide a dedicated space for business travelers to take care of essential duties and tasks, such as taking conference calls, printing important documents, or hunkering down to focus on work. These centers are not limited to executives and […]

Providing quality WiFi access to guests remains one of the biggest challenges facing the hotel industry today. As travelers continue to demand more from hotel WiFi networks, hoteliers need to ensure that all aspects of their services are consistently up to modern standards — even down to nuanced data and changes in speed. How, then, […]

The hotel industry is in a constant state of advancement, whether in the form of luxury, customer care, or innovation. To keep up with societal shifts, hoteliers must keep pace with ever-changing technology and innovation trends. Any challenge tied to a franchise’s success and revenue can pose a major threat to its advancement. The 2020 […]

The global pandemic caused a major shift in the workforce. As the world came to a screeching halt, workers explored new career avenues. Remote work especially revolutionized the labor market in 2020. The practice saves employees hundreds in monthly commuting expenses and hours of exerted energy to travel back and forth to work. With employees […]

The current technology trends in hospitality have advanced beyond just offering free WiFi, in-room entertainment, and providing USB chargers for smart devices. Hotels are now offering guests a technology-first approach to address their expectations for a fully connected, highly digital experience. Hotel guests expect their stay to be an augmented extension of everything they can […]