Cenium FastTrack Meets Guest Demands for Faster Service and Smoother Guest Interaction, and Allows Staff to Focus on Value-Added Guest Service
December 2, 2014 – Oslo, Norway – Cenium-provider of Cenium Hospitality ERP all-in-one software to the hospitality industry, today announced implementation of Cenium FastTrack self-service kiosk and mobile interaction at two hotels within the Nordic Choice Hotel group already using the Cenium Hospitality ERP suite. The Comfort Express brand within Nordic Choice, caters to younger travelers who want simplicity and high tech options to optimize their travel experience. The Cenium solution offers convenient communication and check-in/out kiosks to live up to the expectations of the new generation and the busy traveler.
The Cenium FastTrack component expands Cenium’s service focus to provide properties a fully integrated solution for guest self-serve environments. Cenium FastTrack combines SMS communication prior to arrival with a smooth identification by QR code, name or other secure information at the kiosk for swift check in upon arrival. The check-in/-out process can be configured to include key card encoding, chip and pin preauthorization or payment, folio e-mailing and capturing of information or providing service options to the guest.
Cenium’s new kiosks utilizes a sleek iPad air with flexible furniture and mounting options to fit into new and existing reception environments.
“Cenium FastTrack mobile interaction and self-service kiosks provides an intuitive technology option to our younger and our travel savvy guests which speeds up and enriches the service offerings our hotels provide guests,” said Oscar Edholm, CIO of Nordic Choice Hotels. “At Comfort Express, Cenium FastTrack fits our brand concept 100% and proves our commitment to continually launch innovative solutions which is to be expected from the largest hotel chain in Scandinavia.”
Trygve Ronningen, CEO of Cenium AS said, “The hospitality market is in continuous change and expect the providers of technology to be innovative and serve their changing requirements. With our all-in-one Cenium solution built on top of Microsoft Dynamics, we are in a great position to quickly add new technology components fully integrated to the core PMS, LifeStyle and Sales & Catering components. Guests who want and expect personal service, can always use a property’s front desk and those travelers who prefer self-serve technology can utilize the kiosk. Many of today’s travelers prefer the freedom a kiosk provides and Cenium’s new offering helps hotels meet each guest’s expectations.”
