lodging technology
New Wi-Fi Predictions for 2023 Mean Hoteliers Need to Get Up to Speed With Network Technology
Dick Wagner | January 18, 2023
Wi-Fi 7, continued access point and switch shortages, Passpoint hotspot deployments, and the convergence of Wi-Fi + 5G are heading our way . . . By Dick Wagner With every new year come the most recent studies and latest predictions aimed to forecast trends that will impact our industry. 2023 is no different. Last week the 2023 Lodging Technology Study was released and not surprisingly, mobility and self-service technologies are taking center stage. At the core of these solutions is Wi-Fi, not just to power guests’ digital experiences, but to ensure that limited workforces have the tools they need to support guests and each other. The ...
2019 and Lodging Technology: Is There a One-Size-Fits-All Approach?
Matt Peterson | February 1, 2019
By Matt Peterson Turning the page on another calendar year is always fun and reflective. As we look to 2019, there are some interesting trends and new technologies that should continue to impact the lodging industry. Following is a look into two specific groups, employee and customer experiences, and how we should continue to embrace technology so it can positively affect the bottom line. With higher costs and questionable growth over the next few years, employee costs and retention will continue to be a hot topic. It goes without saying that a "happy" or "satisfied" employee is more likely to stay with their employer, but how do we mak...
