Self-Service

IBM and EMN8 have signed an agreement to jointly manufacture, market and support EMN8's restaurant self-service ordering and payment kiosk products

Ariane Systems Group's mobile check-in/check-out project has been selected by the European Regional Development Fund to receive government financing as "one of the most innovative research and development projects for 2009."

As more consumers join the ranks of dedicated iPhone users, businesses are beginning to tap the app craze to promote their companies, services and products. HT's sister website offers this roundup of the latest iPhone apps in hospitality and more.

The Eliot Hotel transcends basic in-room concierge solutions to incorporate a tool that brings property management tech into the mix. Learn about the solution that enables guests to order room service and more, while providing staff with reporting tools for a streamlined operation that finds revenue prospects.

The Grand Hyatt New York is using Omnivex software to manage its digital signage network and engage guests by providing them with wayfinding, meeting room details and event schedules.

Pizza Hut now enables their customers to order pizza, wings and more through their iPhone or iPod Touch devices with the launch of a new free application.

Although mobile commerce has existed for almost a decade, it has only recently started to gain momentum in the hotel industry. Not only is the development of a mobile website a relatively modest cost, but successful sites will generate significant revenue and become a requisite customer service channel. Build a superior mobile site with these top tips from Omni Hotels.

GrubHub.com, the online service that connects diners with all of the restaurants that deliver in their area, expands its reach into the Washington, D.C. market.