Here are some of the top technology trends in the hospitality industry. With more tech-savvy travelers and more access via mobile, hotel chains are having to adjust very quickly to keep up with th

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Te c h n o l o g i e s
1
American Hotel & Lodging Association - 2011 Lodging Industry Profile, http://www.ahla.com/content.aspx?id=34706
2
Smarter Connections - iPass Blog; Good Wi-Fi affects future hotel choice by business travelers, http://www.ipass.com/blog/good-wi-fi-affects-future-hotel-choice-by-business-travelers/
3
Hotel Business Review; Hotel Wi-Fi: The Biggest Challenges and Recommended Solutions, http://hotelexecutive.com/business_review/3052/hotel-wi-fi-the-biggest-challenges-and-recommended-solutions
Wi-Fi or wired connection is important to 95% of
business travelers and is the #1 criteria for hotel bookings.2
Weak cellular signal is described as one of the biggest
challenges in the industry and is a source of guest complaints.3
Travelers are talking more about their experiences online and in
turn, hotels are using social media to engage potential clients.
42% of energy use in this industry comes from lighting & 70% of this
lighting is inefficient. Hotels are installing energy-efficient lighting to
reduce their energy bills.0 20 40 60 80 100
Lighting
Other Energy Use
42%
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