Self-Service

In conjunction with KIOSK Information Systems and Nanoation and Netkey, Hewlett Packard announced the launch of a new line of business class kiosks with customizable design and function

FireFly's Phoenix Point-Of-Sale system is successfully integrated with TakeOut Technology's Online Ordering System. FireFly management expects this move to enhance the business's ability to complete in a competitive marketplace.

Eaglewood Resort & Spa has guests flying high with real-time flight information displays and boarding pass printing kiosks from Flyte Systems. The system is set apart from other PC-based applications by its ability to post accurate, real-time airline flight arrival and departure information, including delays caused by Air Traffic Control, aircraft maintenance, crew availability and weather.

Displays give guests real-time airline flight information, factor in air traffic control, aircraft maintentance, crew availability and weather delays

Touchscreen phones integrate with Renaissance Montgomery POS, PMS; guests can book reservations, check stocks and weather, view city maps and more

Hilton is using interactive touch-screen televisions to give guests access to information at any time that ordinarily might require interaction with a conference manager or concierge. Hilton indicates that this is both an opportunity to serve its customers as well as a chance to give them a peek at technology of the future - much as hotels did when they first offered air conditioning or remotes in rooms.

Pizza Hut announces the introduction of two mobile ordering options that allow customers to order pizza from their mobile phones at any of the chain's 6,200 outlets nationwide via text messaging or mobile Web.

The 298-room Grand Hyatt DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) teamed up with key technology partners to develop two first-of-their-kind programs for guest use - iTaste, for interactive wine tasting, and The Virtual Menu, for food ordering.