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Letters

In July/August, Hospitality Technology published a Vantage Point column regarding wireless technology and the possible elimination of waiters.
Moore, Horner join HTNG

The ranks of Hotel Technology-Next Generation (HTNG) continue to swell.
The Drive Way

There can be little argument about the importance of the drive thru for quick-service restaurants.
Radisson Expands Online Check-in

More than 70,000 guests have already used the Radisson Hotels & Resorts Express Yourself online guest check-in service in the United States and the program is being expanded internationally.
Point of Maximum Return

A point-of-sale system represents a huge investment for many companies, yet most fail to use even a fraction of the systems' capabilities. That relegates POS squarely to the expense category, when full use of the software and hardware they've bought can make POS a revenue-generator.
Research: July 2005

Hotels are spending up to 74 percent more online for website design, e-mail marketing and search engine optimization.
IHOP Goes Wireless with Wayport

IHOP is teaming with Wayport in a pilot of multi-purpose connectivity solutions and applications, including public Wi-Fi Internet access in select IHOP restaurants across the United States.
Book Review

In Technology Strategies for the Hospitality Industry (Pearson, 2005) authors Peter Nyheim, Francis McFadden and Daniel Connolly take a comprehensive look at the technology choices that now confront the hotel industry.

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