SPOTLIGHT ON: technology and hotel groups

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Throughout June Hotel Designs will focus on two essential components that together make up interesting discussions happening in hotel design – technology & hotel groups…

This month Hotel Designs is diving head first into the world of tech and hotel groups to investigate how consumer demands are changing and whether VR will ever become part of the fabrics of a modern hotel. We also have exclusive Q&As with leading hotel groups to uncover why 2018 is being seen as the year to expand…

HOTELS NEED TO MOVE IN LINE WITH CONSUMER DEMAND

With us working in such a competitive environment, installing state-of-the-art technology has long been a great way for hoteliers to stay ahead. Through trial and error over the years, hoteliers have slowly realised that technology is not a cue to install ridiculous robots and fingerprint keys that don’t work. Instead of adding gimmicks to confuse guests, hotels now realise that consumers want technology that they can use with their own devices. So where are we now in the race to be tech-savvy, and will VR ever be a reality in the modern hotel? Stay tuned to find out more…

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, OPEN!
It’s been well-reported that this year, many hotel groups internationally are seeing a significant expansion to their portfolios, opening in new regions around the globe. Our team want to find out what challenges lie ahead for hotel groups in 2018 and beyond…

WANT TO AMPLIFY YOUR TECH PRODUCTS TO A LARGER AUDIENCE?

If you’re a technology supplier and want your products to reach more than 40,000 hoteliers, interior designers and architects per month, there are plenty of ways you can get involved with these features this month, from supplying an opinion piece to working with us on a targeted mini-series.

If you wish to find out more, please contact Jennie Lane on 01992 374098 or j.lane@forumevents.co.uk

 

Hamish Kilburn / 29.05.2018

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