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Public Safety DAS: Why Your Hotel Needs This Game-Changing Tech Now Recent headlines have spotlighted a growing concern for businesses like yours: ensuring seamless communication for first responders in emergencies. With modern building materials like concrete and...
Mobile Key and Contactless Hotel Technology
Welcome to The Age of The Contactless Hotel Check-In Experience COVID-19 has by far been the biggest disrupter for the Hospitality Industry, mandatory stay at home orders, travel bans, and social distancing has had a significant effect on travel and has resulted in a...
Ray Baum’s Act Telecommunications Compliance
Ray Baum's Act and Kari's Law have had significant impacts on the telecommunication systems of hotels, particularly regarding 911 call compliance. This article provides an overview of the Ray Baum's Act compliance requirements and what hotel owners need to know about...
Covid19 Hotel Pricing
COVID-19 Vaccine and Hotels Most people around the world let out a collective sigh of relief as a vaccine for COVID-19 became available in December of 2020. According to the Centers For Disease Control, 6.6 million Americans have received their initial dosage of the...
The Robot Revolution, What Does It Mean for Hotel Employees?
Almost 22 million jobs have been lost in the United States as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, as many businesses were forced to lay off or furlough employees during the crisis. According to the Bureaus of Labor Statistics, only 42 percent of the jobs that were...
Hotel Staffing: Diversity and Inclusion
Hotelier Hiring Practices and the Arc Towards Diversity and Inclusion Covid-19 hotels experienced an unprecedented disruption in businesses that no one anticipated. Prior to the pandemic the Hotel Industry supported 8.3 million employees and contributed $660 billion...
What is Public Safety DAS and is Your Building Compliant?
What Is Public Safety DAS? Public Safety DAS (Distributed Antenna System) is a public safety communication system that allows first responders to maintain wireless communication within buildings during life threatening emergencies. Public Safety DAS is mandatory and...
In the Covid-19 Era: How Safe Are Hotels?
How Safe are Hotels During the COVID-19 Pandemic? The Holiday season is approaching, and many Americans are beginning to plan their vacations or staycations. When travelers decide to book a hotel stay, there are many things to take into consideration as a result of...
Hotels Support Those in Need
When we think about hotels we rarely think about charity and community service, but what many of us are unaware of is how deeply dedicated hotels are to giving back to the less fortunate. Hotels have been partnering with various organizations that dedicate their...
The Impact of Covid-19 on New York City, the Mecca of US Tourism
New York City is a place that thrives on tourism and the impact can be felt from the doormen who assists residents and tourists, to the cab drivers who transport visitors and locals all over the city. This is a bustling, multicultural city whose residents gravitate...
What Do Hotels Have to Offer Your Pets
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many shelters, pet stores and private breeders have reported an increase in the demand for dogs. Shelters are now experiencing lower than normal return rates, and many people who chose to initially foster dogs have decided on...
The Many Hats Worn by the Hotel Industry During the COVID-19 Crisis
In 2019 the Hotel Industry contributed $660 billion to the United States economy and was responsible for supporting 8.3 million employees. The COVID-19 hotel impact has resulted in the loss of 4.8 million hospitality and leisure jobs. In 2019, 1.9 billion Americans...
The Rise in Hotel Technology Requires More Investment in Cyber Security
Hotel Cyber Attacks are Nothing New Hotel technology offers the convenience of making hotel reservations from the comfort of our homes. We can arrange for hotel stays, make special requests and include amenities, all from our computers and mobile phones. ...