HT's annual supplement covers the latest technologies for hotels and restaurants. New in 2012 are POS-integrated tablets, guest engagement solutions, cloud-based back office reporting, property management, and more.
The hospitality industry's most-wanted technologies in 2012 are those that provide mobile capabilities, cloud-based apps, and/or security solutions.With more companies than ever before willing to invest in these latest innovations, the vendor community is challenged to produce viable and affordable solutions.
The latest tap monitoring and mobile payment options help restaurants reduce loss at the tap, and can actually improve customer relationships. But, one question may be on the minds of guests and workers alike,"Will the new technology interfere with the restaurant's atmosphere?"
HT recalls point-of-sale headlines from January 2012. With the dawn of a fresh year, advancements in POS continue to drive the restaurant and hotel industry.
Revenue management firm Sceptre Hospitality Resources will migrate 600+ of its clients' hotels to Whiteboard Labs' Windsurfer CRS program by the early part of 2012.