CES 2019 just ended, and we were keeping up on all the latest technology gadget announcements. While some seem way over the top, there are definitely a few that could be big hits with consumers. It’s those technologies hospitality needs to keep a close eye on, as we’re closely tied to the consumer world. What’s
Nicholas McDermott, Director of Operations at JW Marriott Houston, wanted to establish a future-proof, in-room entertainment experience. It had to have the top-of-the-line features and functionality today that would also accommodate the innovations in guest entertainment of tomorrow. His solution? The STB-5500 Ultra HD Set Top Box with WorldVue®, only from World Cinema. Check out
Some days it may seem like it's the millennials' world and we're all just living in it. Well, there are reasons for that. Since 2016 millennials have been the largest generation in the U.S. labor force, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data conducted by the Pew Research Center. Also, they are projected
Competition in the hospitality sector has always been fierce. The rise of home-sharing services like Airbnb and VRBO makes it even more so. More than ever, hotel owners and operators have to be at the top of their games to build that solid base of customer loyalty so beneficial to occupancy and revenue. So how exactly can
You can have the nicest hotel in the market. You can have eye-popping design and all of the onsite amenities demanded by today’s increasingly sophisticated travelers. But if a hotel TV service isn’t top notch, guests aren’t going to walk away happy. It won't matter how beautiful the saltwater pool or how cutting edge the
Everywhere we go these days, it seems a smartphone app is somehow there to help out. TV isn’t dead, it is being reinvented. Phone-to-TV casting and online streaming services are changing the game on how we choose to consume televised entertainment. With the emergence of smart TVs, smartphone apps and a generational preference for digital
The number of U.S. households watching streaming TV services – those that deliver cable TV-like programming over the internet – has grown a remarkable 58% over last year, according to new data from comScore. However, these services still account for a small portion of the overall market, as only 5 percent (4.9 million) of U.S.
For some it's hard to comprehend how drastically the ways we consume music, TV and movies has changed. Baby boomers and even some Gen X'ers can recall a time when most homes had only one television set. And viewing options were limited to what was on at that moment on the three major networks. Eventually
Those in attendance at HITEC 2018 saw something very clearly. Our industry is growing leaps and bounds in technology, particularly real-time solutions entering the space. During the Entrepreneur 20X Pitch Competition (E20X) the idea of real-time technologies was abundant. The Judge’s Choice Award winner, REPLY.AI, is making the world of guest communications more about instant
Introducing Amazon Alexa for Hospitality Amazon today announced Alexa for Hospitality, a new experience offered by invitation to hoteliers that brings the simplicity and convenience of Alexa to hotels, vacation rentals, and other hospitality locations. Using the Amazon Echo in their room, guests can now ask Alexa for hotel information, contact the hotel to request
