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- 8/31/2005
McDonald's Puts on Contactless Blitz
McDonald's and MasterCard International enlist help from Troy Aikman, the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback to introduce MasterCard PayPass, a contactless payment technology that help consumers speed their way through payments. - 8/31/2005
Yielding Results
Revenue management wasn't always so easy for the 161-room Gainey Suites hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. Up until last summer, the property relied--if that is the word--on an outdated seven-year-old system that had limited functions and was slow and cumbersome. - 8/31/2005
The Drive Way
There can be little argument about the importance of the drive thru for quick-service restaurants. - 8/31/2005
Point of Maximum Return
A point-of-sale system represents a huge investment for many companies, yet most fail to use even a fraction of the systems' capabilities. That relegates POS squarely to the expense category, when full use of the software and hardware they've bought can make POS a revenue-generator. - 8/31/2005
Moore, Horner join HTNG
The ranks of Hotel Technology-Next Generation (HTNG) continue to swell. - 8/31/2005
Commodities Trading
Does your accounting department provide a competitive advantage for your company? - 8/31/2005
Letters
In July/August, Hospitality Technology published a Vantage Point column regarding wireless technology and the possible elimination of waiters. - 8/31/2005
Building Relationships
Managing the wide-range of relationships, suppliers and food-cost variables has always been one part science, two-parts art for hospitality operators. While a loft, ambition, bringing logic and efficiency to the supply chain has proven difficult. - 8/31/2005
Take Me Away
The increasing stress of the daily grind has many travelers longing for a getaway filled with relaxation and leisurely activities. However, the hassle of booking and scheduling activities at resorts can oftentimes leave guests feeling in need of another vacation. - 8/31/2005
Radisson Expands Online Check-in
More than 70,000 guests have already used the Radisson Hotels & Resorts Express Yourself online guest check-in service in the United States and the program is being expanded internationally.