As MAC address randomization gets increasingly more aggressive with each OS release shortening the interval, network operators are investigating methods to replace the broader functionality of the MAC address, which today can be used for […]
After a devastating year, with hotel occupancy dropping to less than 20% and doors closing for the majority of hospitality businesses, the industry has never been so tested. Although COVID-19 vaccines offer hope, there is […]
It is not surprising that 2021 brought with it a lot of hotel operational changes as management had ample time last year to evaluate which technology solutions were working and which were not. What many […]
The deployment of cashless payment solutions, a necessary commercial change, has been spurred by the pandemic. Indeed, many businesses have taken the additional step of banning the use of cash altogether. But there’s a problem […]
In a digital age, when a potential guest picks up the phone to make a reservation, they expect a personal touch on the other end. Chances are, they’ve exhausted all digital booking avenues and are […]
Traditionally, aspiring hoteliers enter the industry because they have a passion for service. And we have groomed them as such. But as COVID-19 has so resolutely proven, that time is resolutely over. Gone are the […]
Back in 2016, spurred by first-hand reports from hotel workers in Chicago, the “Hands Off, Pants On” movement was started to protect the 58% of housekeepers who experience sexual harassment from guests on the job. […]
Travel numbers are finally begin to improve. But that doesn’t mean that hotel budgets shouldn’t continue to be kept as low as possible. This means limiting labor costs and introducing automation wherever possible. The concern […]
In today’s consumer world, a brand’s image carries as much weight as the brand’s service. Without branding, there would be no sure-fire way to differentiate yourself from your immediate competition. Imagine shopping for groceries in […]
As hoteliers, we are trained in service. The pandemic, though, has caused every hotel’s tech stack to expand in order to meet the need for a contactless guest service. This means that understanding technology is […]
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