Mobile Devices & Apps

HT unveils the 2014 Industry Outlook, an annual check-in with our Advisory Board on the top tech and trends impacting their hotels and restaurants, right now. The Board answers HT's questions about technology that's got potential, and technology that's falling flat. Plus they share details on the projects topping their own to-do lists.

Interstate inspires owner success with insightful business-driven technology solutions from a cloud-based operating platform to mobile BI site.

iPad POS providers makes accepting Bitcoin even easier.

Restaurants have traditionally prioritized operations and service over technology investments. Now, two major trends — mobile and cloud — have opened up synergies that are encouraging restaurants to embrace technology across front- and back-of-house environments. In this Q&A, HT speaks to Larry Abramson, CEO of Red Book Connect about this disruptive innovation, and the capabilities now available via an open-systems architecture and mobile tools.

HT examines how the introduction of innovations meant to offer efficiencies, ultimately transforms the status quo.

HT profiles the latest in hardware and software solutions from vendors serving both foodservice and lodging companies. Download the 2014 New Tech Showcase for more information on these innovative solutions which include: the latest in mobile POS and app technology; new customer service and loyalty platforms; cloud-based solutions for point of sale, property management and distribution; plus business intelligence and analytics applications.

Red Book Connect has added a new mobile app to suite of solutions for managing restaurants.

Full-service digital marketing and social media engagement agency Lodging Interactive says videos convey visual and emotional touch points which are present in almost every travel offering, and that is what drives bookings.