Innovation

Find out which in-room technology trends will have the most impact on guest satisfaction and your bottom line. Next-gen game consoles, in-room concierge systems and high-def content are just some of the solutions that are expected to "wow" guests.

MobileCoupons.com has launched an online coupon creator that enables restaurants to create and distribute mobile and digital coupon offers through a simple user interface.

The National Retail Federation Big Show may be primetime for retail technology vendors, but hotel and restaurant operators shouldn't be fooled. Hospitality-applicable offerings including point of sale products, green technologies and more were in abundance.

In its most comprehensive point of sale software coverage of the year, Hospitality Technology presents the results of its reader survey on top POS technology. The results of a reader survey on top POS technologies reveal the most interesting platform innovations to their companies this year, along with their 2010 purchasing plans. Meanwhile, POS vendors offer trend predictions and uncork their technology development plans for your POS software in the year ahead.

The app for iPhone and iPod Touch cuts users' waiting time for the park's rides and allows users to create a dynamic customized Disneyland ride schedule.

The lodging industry's commitment to sustainability may have been side-lined for the most part in 2009, but "green" hotel projects are expected to be a high priority in the year ahead. Green operators discuss the top strategies and innovations that are working for them, plus some insight into future eco-friendly innovations.

A mixed marketing campaign that aligns electronic initiatives with front-line employees may be the right combination needed to better engage customers. Auntie Anne's chief marketing officer explains why.

Though social networking tools are powerful customer engagement tools, they must be well planned and carefully implemented to avoid pitfalls. Learn top strategies for social networking success.