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3 Major Firms Target IoT, Plus 5 Get-Started Tips
Firms large and small see IoT as big business. In September alone, Salesforce, AT&T and IBM have made major announcements ranging from new solutions to entire divisions. HT recaps the big newsmakers and offers 5 tips for establishing an IoT framework in hospitality.
Zebra Unveils Customizable, Enterprise-Class Tablets
New ET50 and ET55 tablets cater to diverse mobile strategies in hospitality, including interactive menus, concierge services and kiosk capabilities.

What Your Hotel Needs to Know about Guest Intelligence

The days of ignoring guest reviews are over; here are the Guest Intelligence basics for today's intelligent hotels.
Starwood Advances Tech-Forward Aloft Brand in Germany

Aloft Munich and Aloft Stuttgart will feature SPG Keyless, the hospitality industry’s first mobile, keyless entry system that allows guests to use their smart phone as a key.
TUMI Releases Travel Bag Tracking Device

AT&T provides the global connectivity, while the hardware and patented technology is supported by LugTrack.
Moneris/Verifone Deliver 1st U.S. EMV-Certified Unattended Payment Solution

With this certification, merchants can adopt a secure unattended payment solution that can be deployed quickly to ensure they are ready for EMV and NFC payment acceptance.
Aspen and Seattle Boutique Hotels Drive Loyalty with Online Strategy

HayMax Hotels and Hotel Sorrento increase their revenue and guest loyalty with Digital Alchemy's personalized guest email communication.
Former Red Robin CIO Launches Change Leadership Firm

People Before Things was founded on the notion that technology alone will not bring organizations the efficiencies they desire.
PKF Hospitality Research Not Concerned about Tumultuous Stock Market

Hotel RevPAR growth is expected to remain above long-run average through 2018.
Historic Arlington Hotel Hooks Up with WiFi

A Valuepoint Networks Guest Controller is said to make efficient use of the fiber optic internet line coming into the building, while also onboarding guests to the network.

3 Major Firms Target IoT, Plus 5 Get-Started Tips

Zebra Unveils Customizable, Enterprise-Class Tablets

What Your Hotel Needs to Know about Guest Intelligence

Starwood Advances Tech-Forward Aloft Brand in Germany

TUMI Releases Travel Bag Tracking Device

Moneris/Verifone Deliver 1st U.S. EMV-Certified Unattended Payment Solution

Aspen and Seattle Boutique Hotels Drive Loyalty with Online Strategy

Former Red Robin CIO Launches Change Leadership Firm

PKF Hospitality Research Not Concerned about Tumultuous Stock Market

Historic Arlington Hotel Hooks Up with WiFi