Mobile Devices & Apps

HT profiles new hardware and software solutions from a variety of vendors. Download the 2013 New Tech Showcase for more information on these high-impact products and solutions which include: the latest in POS and payments; new mobile workforce management platforms; back-office and enterprise solutions; a video wall solution; mobile hostess systems; and a guest experience platform.

NoshList CEO, Craig Walker, gives the inside scoop on a free waitlist solution that texts guests when their table is ready. The service helps restaurants quote better wait times, and provides a variety of detailed analytics.

With most guests carrying smartphones, being able to provide ample WiFi coverage and cellular connectivity is a premium concern for operators. Hotel technologists weigh in on options for boosting connectivity and offer tips for upgrading signal strength.

With Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) emerging as an option for mobile workplaces, the hospitality space today is facing a rash of security risks. VP of technology for Stout Street Hospitality, Jeffrey Stephen Parker, offers some best practices for operators looking to implement a BYOD policy.

HT's Editorial Advisory Board, comprised of hospitality executives from a diverse mix of industry segments, offers their insights into what challenges and opportunities are emerging in technology for 2013.

The Aspen Meadows Resort has implemented the OPERA 9 Front Desk Mobile from Micros.

A monthly eMail campaign provides valuable content and offers to guests while generating loyalty and revenues for hotels and brands.

Accor has revamped its applications and multi-brand mobile booking site and launched the ibis family mobile application.