One survey found that 86% of people said they would choose one hotel over another if it had fully contactless mobile check-in, concierge, check-out and facility reservation services.
Hotel 1000 is launching an interactive entertainment application that allows guests to access a virtual concierge, view photos and video and listen to music through a touch screen Microsoft surface.
Sheraton Hotels in five U.S. cities debut the Microsoft Surface, a virtual concierge and entertainment experience. Guests can search for local restaurants and attractions, download music and view the Sheraton photo library.
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts redesigned website features travel content, photography from the National Geographic Image Collection, a global cultural calendar and 24 hour concierge access.
Fontainebleau's Miami and Las Vegas locations will rely on Apple technology to offer guests assistance and customizable vacation plans. As a result, hotel management expects to cut back on more than half a million pounds in saved newspapers alone.
The Country Inn & Suites' Merrillville location is set to offer customers new in-room entertainment amenities through an agreement with Roomlinx. The solution will be installed in 10 rooms to start with more to follow as announced at HITEC 2008.
The Kessler Collection and Roomlinx agree on a five year pact to provide in-room high-speed Internet services. The instillation is set to begin with the opening of The Bohemian Hotel Asheville at Biltmore Village in December.