IoT

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, 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 phones […]

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 […]

  Hotel guest room technology has advanced dramatically in recent years, revolutionizing the hospitality sector and transforming what it means to offer remarkable stays. Today, hotels now have access to an array of automated, AI-driven, and mobile technologies that can improve guest experiences while streamlining their operations. From smart thermostats that optimize temperature control to […]

As hospitality continues to evolve and adapt to changing guest expectations, savvy hoteliers are always on the lookout for innovative ways to improve their operations while enhancing guests’ stays. One promising solution that has gained traction in recent years is hotel automation, which leverages the latest technological advancements to streamline various aspects of the hospitality […]

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 […]

COVID-19 has shifted the world forever, including nearly every facet of the hospitality industry.  As a virus most easily avoided through strict social distancing, COVID-19 has created countless unique challenges for hotel safety. While these challenges are daunting, the hospitality industry has emphatically responded. Even before the pandemic, hotel technology catered towards efficient travel and […]

In today’s connected world, customers expect internet access at your retail store. Due to the structure of retail buildings, many people struggle to get a strong cell signal. As such, many customers  rely on a store’s WiFi network. While it’s easy to view having a guest WiFi connection as a luxury rather than a necessity […]

Property-wide wireless Internet in multiple-dwelling unit (MDU) complexes has become a standard expectation. Managed WiFi for MDUs has become increasingly in-demand as today’s property owners and managers compete to provide the most appealing and up-to-date amenities for their communities. Whether it’s an apartment complex, assisted living facility, or college dorm, there are unique challenges when […]

Not only is it critical to stay on top of the latest technology trends in hospitality, but given the highly competitive nature of the industry, hotel entrepreneurs and managers need to evolve alongside these trends. Between augmented and virtual reality, AI-driven automation, and IoT integrations that streamline the guest experience, the technology trends and cutting-edge […]

As more and more seniors adopt smartphones, tablets, and Internet-enabled technologies, residences like assisted living facilities and senior care centers must keep pace with adequate WiFi solutions to remain competitive. In the world of multiple dwelling units, or MDU’s, assisted living WiFi is crucial for residents and guests. Unlike college campuses and other residential living […]

If you aren’t a tech guru or even someone who hasn’t spent time on the phone with a WiFi provider setting-up WiFi in your home, then the acronym ‘IoT’ is probably just a jumble of random letters to your brain. IoT stands for the “internet of things”. To put it plainly, IoT is a system […]

As private users embrace the internet of things (IoT), hotels look for connected solutions to add extra value. Your hotel guests want every comfort of home, including voice-activated services. Hoteliers need more ways to reduce expenses while improving customer experience. Smart technology, like IoT solutions, delivers both. According to CSGI, “94% of organizations that have […]