Robotics

Hotel EMC2 Launches the ‘Bot Experience’ Package for Guests

Beginning Nov. 19, guests will be able to book The Bot Experience Package, which will treat them to overnight accommodations and a special delivery from the property’s hospitable robot concierges.

Tech Trends in the Hospitality Industry from Reservations.com Co-Founder

Technology has proliferated all areas of our lives, so it’s no surprise it’s radically transforming the hospitality industry and the way we travel.

Bleutech Park Anchors $7.5B Digital Infrastructure City

The net-zero, mixed-use project will break ground at Las Vegas Blvd. South and Cactus Avenue featuring a futuristic 3,000-keys hotel.

As AI in Hotels Advances, So Too Should Cybersecurity Posture

While AI is being embraced by many in hospitality, the recent ‘robot hotel’ vulnerability reminds the industry that there is also great responsibility to manage new risks.

Black Fire Innovation, Intel Collaborate to Advance Hospitality

Working with Caesars Entertainment, Intel will provide computing equipment and hands-on internships for UNLV students to research emerging tech including blockchain, data science, robotic automation, AI and the IoT.

3 Reasons Automation Is Redefining Restaurants

Automation is more than having a moment — it is disrupting restaurant experience status quo.

Innovative Hospitality Companies Turn to Robots to Augment Workforce

Innovative restaurants, hotels and casinos are turning to automation as they strive to meet and exceed guest expectations.

Ono Food to Open Mobile Juice Bar Powered by Robotics

Mobile juice bar uses robotics to serve organic and affordable smoothie blends within 60 seconds and under $6.

Chowbotics Appoints Rick Wilmer as CEO

Food robotics company Chowbotics introduces Rick Wilmer as its new CEO.

What to Expect at MURTEC Executive Summit 2019

From Oct. 28-30 in Scottdale, Ariz., MURTEC Executive Summit will help progressive restaurant leaders explore how to invest in and measure success in the experience economy.

Robots Deliver Food to Purdue Students

Starship Technologies has launched 30+ food delivery robots that work in conjunction with student meal plans, costing $1.99 per delivery.

Mission Innovation

HT research finds that only 19% of restaurants and 47% of hotels feel they are truly innovative. Here we profile some of the industry’s heavy hitters to see what made them leaders in 2019 and how they plan to stay there in 2020.