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Are technology-free hotels the future of hospitality?

Are technology-free hotels the future of hospitality? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"A new crop of properties are doing everything they can to make sure guests use their vacation to disconnect ..."

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Hosting an Airbnb right now is harder than you think - The New York Times

Hosting an Airbnb right now is harder than you think - The New York Times | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The pandemic has increased demand and also ramped up the expectations of vacationers ..."

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Looking past this crisis - The future state of travel | By Clayton Reid –

Looking past this crisis - The future state of travel | By Clayton Reid – | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It is quite difficult to see past the crisis of now, in any situation. But right now, in travel, it is almost impossible. Fear has gripped the world and our industry is on the front line of the response as well as bearing the brunt of the economic downturn ..."

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2019 in Review: The year that was hotel technology | The Next Big Thing

2019 in Review: The year that was hotel technology | The Next Big Thing | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

Industry leaders will surely agree, 2019 has represented an exciting time for hospitality. On what seems to be an unrelenting path to innovation, hotels around the globe are implementing critical operational make-overs, while guests are leading the charge for enhanced convenience and personalization ..."

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Irish five-star hotels are ‘losing the hospitality’ factor

Irish five-star hotels are ‘losing the hospitality’ factor | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Industry critic Georgina Campbell warns of ‘baffling’ low standards in our top hotels..."

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You need more, not better reviews

You need more, not better reviews | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"If you want to get more bookings, should you be choosing quantity over quality? Here are 7 reasons why we think you need more reviews, not better ones ..."

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‘Jittery’ consumers, tight labor darken restaurant outlook

‘Jittery’ consumers, tight labor darken restaurant outlook | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"AlixPartners study notes economic unease, support for higher pay..."

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Wellness tourism market – Top players mentioning emerging trends 2025

Wellness tourism market – Top players mentioning emerging trends 2025 | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"One of the key growth drivers of the wellness tourism market is increasing interest of hospitality industry towards wellness ..."

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AI is personalizing hotel services

AI is personalizing hotel services | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Synced surveyed several "future hotels" that are already applying AI in hospitality, to see how the tech can provide guests with a unique and satisfying experience ..."

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For better or worse, artificial intelligence will transform the hospitality industry | Hawaii Public Radio 

For better or worse, artificial intelligence will transform the hospitality industry | Hawaii Public Radio  | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"It may feel like the era where robots can truly replace humans is far off, but it may be closer than you think. At the Global Tourism Summit in Honolulu ..."

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This post again reflects the impact of technological forces on the tourism industry (Study unit 1).  It remains to be seen whether humanoid robots will replace human contact/human assistance which is an essential requirement for many tourists. 

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Trend Digest: Is VR a reality for hospitality?

Trend Digest: Is VR a reality for hospitality? | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Virtual reality (VR) is not just about gaming anymore but is proving useful for the hospitality and tourism industries as well ..".

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Study unit 1: Impact of technological forces 

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The blurring of lines between hotels and serviced apartments: interview with Piers Brown

The blurring of lines between hotels and serviced apartments: interview with Piers Brown | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"We get the CEO of IHM's opinion on where boutique hotels and serviced apartments overlap, where they stand out, and what makes niche accommodation tick ..."

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Tipping may be the norm, but not for hotel housekeepers

Tipping may be the norm, but not for hotel housekeepers | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Fewer than a third of hotel guests leave any money for the housekeepers. One explanation is that people don’t know they’re supposed to tip ..."

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Hotels in South Africa have changed fundamentally – here’s what you can expect when going on holiday in December

Hotels in South Africa have changed fundamentally – here’s what you can expect when going on holiday in December | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"City Lodge Hotel Group says that the Covid-19 pandemic caused significant changes in both the consumer and business environments and will continue impacting hotel business strategies long after the threat of the virus recedes ..."

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Who moved my cheese? Disruptions that will redefine hospitality in a post-pandemic world

Who moved my cheese? Disruptions that will redefine hospitality in a post-pandemic world | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Humankind is going through a new and unprecedented experience with the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic ..."

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At your service: The best hospitality blogs

At your service: The best hospitality blogs | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"The essence of hotel management is balancing business and management education with a thorough grounding in all practical aspects of the hotel.That's all the essence of the 50 blogs on this resource list, from analytics to anecdotes, the authors of these blogs all present extraordinary..."

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Chinese consumers' growing appetite for luxury: What does it mean for hospitality? | By Jennifer Luo –

Chinese consumers' growing appetite for luxury: What does it mean for hospitality? | By Jennifer Luo – | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"China's luxury goods market has been going through auspicious years over the last few years. In 2018, Chinese consumers spent USD115 billion on luxury goods globally, making-up a third of the world's spent, and their outlay is set to double by 2025 ..."

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How top hotels get great guest feedback

How top hotels get great guest feedback | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"We ask top hoteliers to give us advice on providing consistently excellent experiences and encouraging guests to give them their feedback ..."

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The art of luxury in hospitality | By Frank Schuetzendorf –

The art of luxury in hospitality | By Frank Schuetzendorf – | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"What is Luxury?
When thinking about luxury in hospitality, it helps first to define what luxury is. Luxurious experiences are often associated with premium-priced products or services. Luxury, therefore, is perceived as something that adds value to people's lives via upgraded quality or service,..."

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China’s Alibaba is shaping the future of the machine-driven hotel – 

China’s Alibaba is shaping the future of the machine-driven hotel –  | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Imagine being in your room within one minute of arriving at your hotel. FlyZoo, a 290-room hotel located close to Alibaba Group’s headquarters in The likes of Alibaba are shaping the future hotel. ..."

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Is Africa’s present ready for its future? – A trend report for hoteliers 

Is Africa’s present ready for its future? – A trend report for hoteliers  | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Africa is the world’s most rapidly urbanizing continent and the urban population of Africa is expected to triple by mid-century. By 2040, Africa’s urban population will more than double to 1 billion - a rate that far outpaces urbanization elsewhere in the world ..."

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How virtual reality mobile app development will shape the future of business 

How virtual reality mobile app development will shape the future of business  | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"We are in 2019. Traditional mobile apps will eventually face a hard time as the tech-savvy app users prefer innovative..."

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Uniting space, staff and guests through art with ARTIQ [interview]

Uniting space, staff and guests through art with ARTIQ [interview] | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"We talk to Patrick McCrae of ARTIQ about how art and hospitality can come together to reflect brand identity, increase productivity and enhance the guest experience ..."

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This post relates to section 9.3: Service hardware, for instance, the trend that an establishment's décor may be an important aspect of service hardware (and contribute to establishing its brand identity). 

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Wellness tourism: An emerging trend in hospitality

Wellness tourism: An emerging trend in hospitality | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Wellness tourism is catching up with the tourists quite rapidly. A hospitality consultant can help you add wellness features to your property ..."

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Marriott Rewards debuts tool to preload points balances when shopping at retail sites 

Marriott Rewards debuts tool to preload points balances when shopping at retail sites  | Customer service in tourism | Scoop.it

"Big-name brands such as Marriott, Hilton and United are taking their respective loyalty programs into the retail space as they explore a broader use for points ..."

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