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.
The tablets act as a digital guest directory, enabling guests to access key hotel services, including F&B ordering, laundry services, in-room entertainment, control of room cleaning services and all-important information for the hotel and surrounding areas.
Digital signage and kiosks by the concierge help guests discover new island experiences while in-room TVs can display casted content from guest phones.
Virdee, whose name is a play on VRD, saw an urgent need for solutions to help hotels achieve operational efficiencies and cost savings in a contactless environment. Its growing popularity shows the hospitality industry has taken note.
The digital eco-system will include features such as online and mobile check in, in hotel payment, the ‘Accor Key’ – a digital key solution, digital F&B services and guest relations via Whatsapp throughout the stay.
Forward thinking tech initiatives and an emphasis on the in-suite guest experience gave Mint House an 86% occupancy rate during the middle of the pandemic.
Aimesoft also offers similar virtual clerk software packages that are specifically tailored for hotels (AimeHotel), retail stores (Aime AIShop), and hospitals (AimeHospital).
Through Wyndham Grand's Connection Concierge, guests can receive assistance setting up or troubleshooting video calls to family and friends and the Connection Concierge can also recommend the perfect spots on-property from where to call family and friends, combining scenic backdrops with a great Wi-
Travelers’ needs have evolved rapidly. With a multitude of innovative tech available to hoteliers, we’re taking a look at what the new guest experience could be.