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Voice Is Here to Stay: Embrace It
Darren Clark | February 11, 2020
Why Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is ‘All In’ with Volara By Darren Clark It’s a new decade — a time when hoteliers are looking at artificial intelligence and voice technologies not as disruptors, but as innovations that will connect them to guests in more meaningful and lasting ways. It’s an era of convenience, when frictionless voice command is replacing friction-filled app downloads, germ-infested tablets, and antiquated telephones to connect guests to information and services and control the room environment. It’s an ever-evolving digital world where speed, efficiency, and immediacy are constantly being optimized. It’s...
Is Your Hotel Budgeting for Voice Technology?
David Berger | October 22, 2019
New revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies derived from a well implemented guestroom voice assistant are measurable By David Berger October 22, 2019 -- Seventy-nine percent of hoteliers and 45 percent of travel brands reported voice-enabled technology investment plans this year. Devices from Amazon, Google and Smartbeings are competing for a spot on the bedside table as more and more hotel brands and independent boutique hotels work with solutions providers on new ways to use these smart speakers to engage guests, drive revenues and improve operational efficiencies. Hoteliers on the fence about adding voice to th...
Locale Grand Cayman Voice-Enables Every Guestroom With Volara-Powered Alexa Solution
Volara | September 26, 2019
This is the first hotel in Grand Cayman to use Volara’s conversation management tools for delivering personalized and highly secure voice-based guest experiences New York — Sept. 26, 2019 — When Locale, Grand Cayman opened its doors in March, it became the first hotel in the Cayman Islands to feature Amazon Alexa voice assistants powered by Volara in every guestroom. As an independent boutique hotel, it was important to management that the new hotel differentiate itself in the market and attract modern travelers looking for a more personalized experience without a lot of unwanted staff interaction. By adding the in-room voice assi...
Angie Hospitality Claims 2019 VOICE Summit Award for Best Travel, Leisure, or Hospitality Experience
Angie Hospitality | July 30, 2019
Hospitality-focused, AI-powered solution developer selected as winner of the best travel, leisure or hospitality experience award at world’s largest voice technology event. NEWARK, N.J. – July 30, 2019 – Angie Hospitality, developer of the world’s first voice and AI solution purpose-built for the hospitality environment, has been selected by an expert panel of judges as the “Best Travel, Leisure, or Hospitality Experience” at the 2019 VOICE Summit Awards. The VOICE Summit is the world’s largest event celebrating voice technology, which took place July 22-25 in Newark, N.J at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Followin...
Volara and INTEREL Enabling Hotel Guests to Control the Room Environment on Voice Command
Volara | May 14, 2019
Travelers can control room temperature, lights, and drapes by speaking commands to any voice assistant selected by the hotel; Guest privacy and hotel proprietary data are protected New York and Dubai, — May 14, 2019 — Today travelers have even more control over their hotel room environments thanks to an integration partnership between Volara and INTEREL. Guests can raise or lower room temperature, open or close drapes, turn on or off lights, and ask for guest services such as "do not disturb" or "make up room" using simple voice commands spoken to any of the major natural language processing platforms including Amazon Alexa,...
Synergy Global Housing Brings Volara-Powered Voice Assistants to New York Residences
Synergy Global Housing | January 16, 2019
Volara enters the temporary housing market at Synergy Chelsea; Voice-based engagement technology will enable guests to speak commands that will personalize their live/work/play experiences New York — January 16, 2019 — Synergy Global Housing, a subsidiary of The Ascott Limited and premier provider of furnished temporary accommodations for business and relocation stays, is voice enabling their new exclusive property in New York City with Volara-powered voice assistants. Synergy Chelsea, a smart apartment concept designed to deliver a premier guest experience through customer service and technology, will be the first furnished...
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