Contactless Technologies Gaining Traction in Travel and Tourism Industry, Says GlobalData
GlobalData | September 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the travel and tourism industry to a near standstill with prolonged lockdowns. Now that government authorities across several countries have relaxed air travel restrictions, airports and hotels are trying to re-build confidence in travelers. Against the backdrop, contactless technologies are proving to be a game changer for the industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sneha Nigade, Disruptive Tech Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The COVID-19 pandemic became a wakeup call for the travel and tourism industry to accelerate investments in contactless technologies like biometric chec...
How Technology Can Save Hotel Staff Time & Prioritize Guest Safety
Amy Jeffs | September 17, 2020
By Amy Jeffs The pandemic has put the hotel industry in a tough position. 70% of hotel employees have been furloughed or laid off. Even though occupancy is down, staff have been struggling to balance their workload, because navigating new safety and sanitation guidelines while still providing guests with a great experience is not an easy task. However, hoteliers that are open and willing to adapt to changing times and invest in the right technology can continue to provide the top-notch services and experiences for their guests. By investing in technology such as environmental monitoring and communication systems, hotels can improve their o...
Beekeeper Webinar to Showcase Some Technology Must-Haves of the Next Normal
Beekeeper | September 16, 2020
Together with its marketplace partners Lua and SalesBoost, employee communication hub Beekeeper will showcase some of the tools every hotel needs on the road to recovery Oakland, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 — COVID-19 is fundamentally changing the way hoteliers are operating their businesses. Physical distancing requirements, increased compliance demands, and razor-sharp attention to managing costs are accelerating the adoption of technology in the next normal. While the way to recovery is likely long and sinuous, a property’s technology stack can help alleviate some of the pain points. As part of its ongoing COVID-19 Webinar Series, Beeke...
Maestro PMS Says the Future of ‘Virtual Events’ Is Bright With BITAC Ongoing and CYBER HITEC on Deck
Maestro | September 15, 2020
Leader in hospitality property-management systems says the online meeting forums easily bring top tier vendors to one central place for the market to evaluate solutions more effectively as they prepare for reopening and satisfying new guest demands MARKHAM, Ontario, Sept. 15, 2020 — If you were planning on attending a hospitality event in 2020, chances are high that it was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. While this disruption in show business has been devastating to event planners and convention facilities, the advent of virtual events is quickly proving to be a lucrative alternative for everyone involved. The recent BITAC® Indep...
The Lodge at Tiburon Partners With Hotel Internet Services to Upgrade Its Guest Wi-Fi With High Speed Network Capabilities
Hotel Internet Services, Inc. | September 15, 2020
Upscale hotel prioritizes need to upgrade internet service using HIS industry expertise to ensure full guest satisfaction. SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. — September 15, 2020 — Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful upgrade of guest Wi-Fi services at The Lodge at Tiburon. Known as the perfect launching point for all Northern California adventures, The Lodge at Tiburon wanted to revamp its internet capabilities by providing a strong, continuous and fast Wi-Fi signal throughout all areas of the property. Since partnering with HIS, the lodg...
Mandarin Oriental, Santiago Adopts Advanced Security and Convenience Enhancing Technology by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions | September 15, 2020
South American hotel implements VingCard Signature RFID door locks, elevator controllers, panic bars, Elsafe Sentinel Advance safes and Polarbar minibars to maximize guest safety, convenience and comfort. Stockholm – September 15, 2020 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has successfully implemented a wide range of advanced security access platforms at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago. Located in Chile and recognized as one of South America’s most luxurious hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Santiago’s decision to implement VingCard Signature RFID locks alongside VingCard elevator controllers, panic bars and Elsafe Sentinel advance safes ensures that...
IDeaS and Cenium Partnership Delivers Modern Technology Platform for Total Hotel Revenue Optimization
IDeaS | September 15, 2020
IDeaS and Cenium’s two-way data integration enables hoteliers to eliminate manual processes and increase operational effectiveness MINNEAPOLIS—Sept. 15, 2020—IDeaS and Cenium announced today a product integration that enables guest data from Cenium's property management system (PMS) to automatically flow into IDeaS revenue management solutions. This partnership allows hotels and resorts to optimize revenue, gain control of the entire guest journey and make staff processes more efficient. Cenium seamlessly integrates with IDeaS to provide a real-time transfer of reservations and group transactional data by room type. IDeaS will aut...
GuestTek Announces Collaboration With IT Hospitality for Middle East and Africa Region
GuestTek | September 15, 2020
Calgary, Alberta – September 15, 2020 - GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing innovative and interactive technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the collaboration with IT Hospitality for the Middle East and Africa region. With over 20 years’ experience operating within the hospitality industry, they have an unsurpassed wealth of knowledge of the region and coupled with GuestTek, will be a formidable partnership. Every business should play to their strengths and strive for continual improvement to benefit not only their customers but across their organization. Cli...
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