Download or read book HOSPITALITY 2 0 Digital Revolution in the Hotel Industry written by Ira Vouk and published by Ira Vouk Hospitality Technology and Revenue Management Consulting. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the past, present, and future of hospitality. It presents a comprehensive study on the state of the industry by describing the challenges it has been dealing with, major disruptions in the recent years, effects of tech evolution, cloud computing, alternative accommodations and COVID-19, with a glimpse into what the future holds in the next 5-10 years and how we can get there faster and more efficiently. It contains exclusive interviews with industry leaders and technology founders who share their stories about what inspired them to start their companies, how they overcame the challenges presented by the hospitality industry, and how they developed their products into key elements of the hospitality ecosystem. You will also find interviews with companies like Google and AWS where they share their vision on how to move the industry forward through technology and what they are already doing in that area. This book is best suited for: hotel owners and managers, executives of hospitality companies, technology founders, investors, hospitality professors and students as well as anyone else who has an interest in the hospitality industry and shares my passion for its evolution. Regardless of your current experience and knowledge level, you will learn many new things about the industry. At least one ‘Aha!’ moment per chapter is guaranteed.

Download or read book Tourism Hospitality and Digital Transformation written by Kayhan Tajeddini and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation and technological advancements can be disruptive forces, especially for conventional business in the hospitality and tourism industries. This book is timely with its critical examination of such forces and how the two industries should strategize and respond to changes effectively. It examines a wide scope of topics, from environmental scanning, formulation, implementation and evaluation to the way managers make strategy choices for better organizational performance. The book illustrates how companies can re-orient their strategies and appraise the effectiveness of the business; its key competitors; and how they should set business goals through various cases, i.e. different types of hospitality and tourism business from traditional hotels to Airbnb and endeavors to provide strategic conceptual theories with real world application through such case studies.

Download or read book Digital Transformation of the Hotel Industry written by Jorge Marques and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hotel industry has gone through important transformations, not only in terms of management and operation but also in terms of interaction with consumers. Technological development and adaptation to the digital era have been one of the greatest challenges for hotels. This book aims to fill the gap in the literature in this specific area of the tourism sector and contribute to a better understanding of trends and challenges in the hotel industry on a global scale.

Download or read book Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation written by Richard Busulwa and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitality managers are at a critical inflection point. Digital technology advancements are ramping up guest expectations and introducing nontraditional competitors that are beginning to disrupt the whole industry. The hospitality managers whose organizations are to thrive need to get their organizations into a position where they can effectively leverage digital technologies to simultaneously deliver breakthroughs in efficiency, agility, and guest experience. Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation is a much-needed guidebook to digital disruption and transformation for current and prospective hospitality and leisure managers. The book: • Explains digital technology advancements, how they cause disruption, and the implications of this disruption for hospitality and leisure organizations. • Explains the digital business and digital transformation imperative for hospitality and leisure organizations. • Discusses the different digital capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital business. • Discusses the new and/or enhanced roles hospitality and leisure managers need to play in effecting the different digital capabilities, as well as the competencies required to play these roles. • Discusses how hospitality and leisure managers can keep up with digital technology advancements. • Unpacks more than 36 key digital technology advancements, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they can be implemented across the hospitality and leisure industry. This book will be useful for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, IT, information systems, or digital business–related courses as part of degrees in hospitality and leisure management; as well as practitioners studying for professional qualifications.

Download or read book Digital Transformation and Hospitality written by Zera Schmidt and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dive into the Digital Revolution of Hospitality! "Digital Transformation and Hospitality: A Focus on Electronic Service Delivery and Performance of Hotels" is your passport to a world where technology and hospitality blend seamlessly. In this captivating exploration, we unravel the dynamic relationship between the digital age and the art of guest service. Embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of hospitality as we introduce you to the profound changes brought about by digital innovation. Discover how hotels have harnessed the power of electronic service delivery to enhance the guest experience, streamline operations, and stay ahead in the ever-competitive hospitality industry. From the convenience of mobile check-ins to the magic of AI-powered chatbots, this book offers an in-depth look at the technological wonders shaping the guest experience. Explore real-world case studies, success stories, and the challenges faced by the industry as it adapts to this transformative era. As you turn these pages, you'll be inspired by the incredible fusion of human touch with digital prowess. Witness the rise of personalized service through data-driven insights, the transformation of 'accommodation' into 'experience, ' and the evolution of hotels into vibrant hubs of innovation. More than a celebration of the present, this book is a call to action. It reminds us that the journey of digital transformation is ongoing. The world of technology will continue to evolve, and so will guest expectations. By the end, you'll be equipped with a renewed vision of how hospitality can thrive in the digital age. If you're a professional in the hospitality industry, an aspiring hotelier, or simply curious about the exciting fusion of hospitality and technology, "Digital Transformation and Hospitality" is your essential guide to this thrilling new era. Get ready to embrace change, nurture innovation, and navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the digital age in hospitality."

Download or read book Technology Strategies for the Hospitality Industry written by Peter D. Nyheim and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, 2/e examines technology strategies for the hospitality industry. Exceptionally practical in approach, this edition includes a new chapter on technology in the casino industry and a new chapter on technology for meetings and events. A separate chapter is devoted to planning and investment as students learn what technology exists and how to use it succeed in the hospitality business.

Download or read book Achieving Success Through Innovation written by Glenn Withiam and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2016-09-11 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the genesis and success of innovation in the hospitality industry as detailed in over four dozen case studies. In many of the cases studies, the innovators themselves provide the insights into their innovative inspiration and the lessons learned from the way they brought their innovative ideas to life. The cases include innovations for improved customer service, stronger human resources, and new food service and lodging concepts. While updated technology forms the basis for many of the innovations, some of the cases focus specifically on technology improvements, with a particular focus on the use of technology as a mediator in the service value chain. With the passage of several years, the book shares the outcome of the innovative concepts—most of which continue to operate. The lessons presented will provide you a valuable perspective on success through innovation, whether you are operating in the hospitality industry or another business.

Download or read book Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry written by Michael L. Kasavana and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mobile Computing and Technology Applications in Tourism and Hospitality written by Waluyo, Agustinus Borgy and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-03-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mobile computing and wireless technology have grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years, and so has artificial intelligence. The most advanced software applications that the world ever witnessed can be realized through a combined aspect of these disciplines, capable of delivering high level support to various industry sectors and to people’s quality of life in general. Currently, many countries are facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most impacted industries by the pandemic is that of tourism and hospitality. It is time to explore and leverage the power of mobile and wireless intelligence to assist with the recovery of the tourism and hospitality sector during and after the pandemic, which constitutes a need for relevant research in the field. Mobile Computing and Technology Applications in Tourism and Hospitality presents the latest research and development in mobile and intelligent computing with a focus on tourism and hospitality sectors. The chapters discuss the role of research on innovative technologies and applications for resilience to return the tourism and hospitality industry back to its normal state. This includes research on topics such as sensor-based technology, smart tourism, virtual and augmented reality, mobile travel applications, and more. This book is ideal for managers, executives, museum and cultural heritage specialists, app developers, IT consultants, tourism and hospitality professionals, researchers, academicians, and students.

Download or read book Hotel Sales and Revenue Management Book 2 0 written by Carol Verret and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hotel Sales and Revenue Management Book 2.0 reflects the changes that Web 2.0 has brought to the hotel industry. Web 2.0 represents a seismic shift in how hotel sales, marketers and revenue managers perform their jobs-separating those that will be average and those that will be awesome! The travel and hospitality industry has had an intricate relationship with the internet since the advent of the Online Travel Agencies such as Expedia, Travelocity, etc. Far more than most industries, the impacting Web 2.0 has been swift and become embedded in the fabric of how the hotel industry conducts business. Do the basics still matter? Yes, but the basics have morphed into a new dynamic driven by changes in the buying habits of customers that increasingly use the internet and social media to make their choices. This shift applies to all segments-from the leisure traveler to the sophisticated meeting planner professionals. Understanding this shift, its evolution and applying the new basics, this book provides a handbook for succeeding in a Web 2.0 world. It is an exciting way and creative approach to hotel sales and revenue management!

Download or read book Technology Strategies for the Hospitality Industry written by Peter D. Nyheim and published by What's New in Culinary & Hospi. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines technology strategies for the hospitality industry, from hotels and restaurants, to meetings and events. Practical in its approach, the text has a running theme of strategy throughout, and each chapter flows in the same order - interview, content, case study, and questions. Written in cooperation with a team of contributing authors from the industry, the 3rd edition includes a new chapter on virtual and augmented reality in hospitality and updated material on current and emerging technologies.

Download or read book Information Technology in the Hospitality Industry written by Martin Peacock and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of computerization the business practice of the hospitality industry has been affected by information technology, in common with other industries. The information technology revolution has meant wholesale changes and opportunities for the industry. This text examines the nature of these changes in the context of the consumer, looking at hospitality staffing, the strategic role which IT can play, the manager, company culture and future implications.

Download or read book Yearbook of Varna University of Management written by and published by Varna University of Management. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yearbook of Varna University of Management (http://www.vum.bg). It includes articles and reports from the 13th International Scientific Conference on „Modern Science, Business and Education”, July, 03rd-04th, 2017, Varna University of Management, Dobrich campus.

Download or read book Checking Out written by Katherine Doggrell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it time for traditional hotels to check out? As one of the world's most established industries, the hotel sector has remained relatively unchanged and unchallenged for decades. Yet traditional hotels have recently come under increasing pressure on two major fronts: from disruptors in the sharing economy such as Airbnb, and by a rising wave of modern consumers who have become re-educated by social media and hotel comparison websites. Can this traditionally slow-moving sector reinvent itself or will it become increasingly marginalized? Is it time for traditional hotels to check out? Increasing numbers of hoteliers believe that traditional hotels are on the brink of a resurgence in popularity. Global hotel chains are catching up to modern trends – adding technologized curation and personalisation to their offerings. In Checking Out, Katherine Doggrell interviews key figures in the hotel industry and draws upon various case studies to explore the ways in which this traditionalist industry can remain relevant in the 21st century. The hotel 'experience' has been redefined, as guests now value fast Wi-Fi and mobile check-ins over room service and mini-fridges. Checking Out is an engaging investigation into the unprecedented challenges that face the hotel sector in the digital era and the strategies that are being employed by its leaders and innovators.

Download or read book Hospitality Information Technology written by Galen Robert Collins and published by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The impact of the internet and social media on the hotel industry written by Christoph Müller and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2011 in the subject Tourism - Hotel Industry / Catering, grade: A, The University of Surrey, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the impact of the internet and social media on the hotel industry. In particular, it points out how the rules of the game have changed in today’s dynamic and global environment and how hotels need to operate if they are to succeed from a long-term perspective. Likewise, it outlines how activities on both the buy-side and sell-side can be enhanced through the implementation of internet-enabled technologies. Furthermore, the paper highlights barriers that might inhibit further development of e-business. Practical examples are used throughout the paper and an industry analysis using Michael Porter’s Five Forces model and a case study are provided in the appendices in order to promote understanding.

Download or read book Hospitality Information Technology written by Galen R. Collins and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Ninth Edition Now Available! The hospitality industry is quickly becoming automated, leading to greater efficiency, better customer service, and ultimately, increased profits As a result, it is imperative that a person wishing to enter the hospitality business be familiar with the technology propelling it forward This book will help you with this task Hospitality Information Technology: Learning How to Use It discusses a variety of information technologies (eg, mobile, cloud computing, self-service, wireless, social media, etc) that are transforming hospitality businesses, with a special emphasis on restaurant and lodging operations It addresses technical concepts underlying current and future developments in hospitality information technology Current hospitality applications are described and explained in detail, as well as new ones being developed to take advantage of emerging technologies Hospitality Information Technology: Learning How to Use It consists of 12 chapters providing answers to the following important questions: How are computer-based information systems used to empower hospitality organizations? What measures can be taken in preventing computer and network failures, optimizing hardware performance, and minimizing security threats? How are restaurant and lodging applications used for enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness? What are the mission-critical systems in hotels and restaurants? What are the key steps in constructing and operating an accounting information system and ensuring that data and information are reliable, confidential, secure, and available as needed? How are in-room and guest-facing technologies used in hotel environments impacting guest experiences? Why is social media important to hospitality businesses? How can hospitality businesses use technology to gain a competitive advantage? Why it is important that IT projects are managed efficiently and meet the objectives of stakeholders? How are data mining and analytics used for improving decision making in the hospitality industry? What are the steps and considerations when selecting and implementing hospitality information systems? How are emerging technologies influencing and reshaping hospitality business models? Key changes to the ninth edition include: Chapter 1 Information Systems and Technology: Old areas/new areas addressed include pandemic impact, voice assistant technology, chatbots, virtual agents, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and Internet of Everything, QR codes, intelligent crowd management, RFID, beacon technology, biometric and contactless technologies, hardware capacities updates (e.g., RAM, storage: HDD/SSD, etc.), monitor technology, 3D printer technology, digital signage, mobile apps, wearable technologies, customer feedback technologies (e.g., HappyOrNot terminals, data visualization, updated figures, etc. Chapter 2 Networks and System Security: Old areas/new areas addressed include pandemic impact, mesh topology, LiFi, 5G networks, WiFi6, update on network components and capacities (e.g., server types: edge), business continuity planning, ransomware, network attacks (e.g., DDoS and IoT), data breaches, personal information privacy and protection, causes of system failure, passwordless authentication, new photographs/updated figures, etc. Chapter 3 Restaurant Technology Systems: Old areas/new areas addressed include pandemic impact, POS hardware/software, mobile and contactless payment systems, enhanced customer satisfaction, tabletop and self-service technologies, QR codes, online reservation systems, table management systems, integration of systems with third party delivery systems, home delivery and online ordering systems, gift card programs, digital menus, new photographs/new and updated figures, etc. Chapter 4 Lodging Technology Systems: Old areas/new areas addressed include hotel loyalty programs, distribution channels (e.g., booking fees), direct and indirect channels, etc.), GDS and OTAs, Blockchain distribution systems, revenue management, baggage handling system, check-in and self-service technologies, new photographs/, etc.. Chapter 5 Accounting Information Systems: Blockchain accounting technology Chapter 6 Guest Centric Technologies: Old areas/new areas addressed include pandemic impact, guestroom technology advancements, guestroom control systems, big data to customize and enhance customer experience., electronic locking technology (e.g., Mobile Key/bluetooth Systems), fire safety and security systems, energy management systems, contactless devices, in-room technology (e.g., Internet access, Wi-Fi/5G, IoT devices: smart windows, mirrors, etc.),new photographs/updated figures. etc. Chapters 9 and 11: Minor updates: Old areas/new areas addressed include data mining and pandemic, systems evaluation, role of technology, RFP, new photograph, etc. Chapter 7 The Internet and Social media. Old areas/new areas addressed included Internet usage and growth, Internet and travel, IoT, search engine optimization and marketing, destination information, transportation, sharing economy platforms, consumer generated media, social media platforms, social media metrics, Internet statistics 2020, etc. Chapter 12 Automation and Robotics in the Hospitality Industry: Old areas/new areas addressed include pandemic impact, self-service technologies, industrial and service robots, deployment of robots in the hospitality industry and other service environments, virtual reality technology, virtual tools, and virtual trips/tourists, conferences, and experiences (e.g., Amazon Explore).