Hotel Technology Insights

The Latest Technology And Experiences To Delight Your Guests And Grow Your Business.

Top 10 Energy Efficiency Strategies

Implementing energy efficiency strategies in a 5-star hotel can yield several benefits, both for the hotel itself and for the environment. Here are some of the key advantages: 1. Cost Savings and Hospitality Energy-efficient practices, including LED lighting, advanced HVAC…

Case Study: Beyond Technology

Background The Novotel Sydney Airport Hotel approached Technology4Hotels with a seemingly straightforward request: a quote for two internet-connected televisions to display flight departures using a webpage provided by the Sydney Airport Corporation. As seasoned advisors in the hotel technology industry,…

Charging options for Guests – Why is it Such A Big Deal?

Did you know that that 15% of guests travel with 4 or more devices and they all need charging? 90% travel with a laptop, 82% with a Smartphone. So that explains why providing enough charging options for guests is a…

Replacing Pen and Paper with Digital Data – it is really worth it?

How Hotel Guest Service Systems Can Enhance The Guest Experience All hotels know the importance of delivering great quality service, yet the explosion in digitisation and communication makes it a huge challenge to do this on a consistent basis. This…

In-Room Entertainment – What do guests want?

The expectations of hotel guests have changed radically in recent years. Having a comfortable place to stay is no longer enough. Today, the digitally-connected traveler wants a hotel room that lets them stay connected from the moment they arrive, while…

HITEC 2023

Just back from this year’s HITEC in Toronto, Canada, and wanted to give you an insight into what I thought was new and interesting. As background, The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is the world’s largest and oldest…

Transforming Hospitality Operations: The Power of Hotel Operations Technology

Delivering exceptional hospitality requires seamless co-ordination among various hotel departments, from housekeeping to the front desk. However, hotels face the challenge of operating with reduced teams and tighter budgets, making it increasingly difficult to provide personalised guest experiences. This is…

Case Study – Sails got what they wanted and a whole lot more!

As a result of COVID, many hotels want to remove the in-room compendium. This was the main reason that Marcus Taylor, General Manager of Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges implemented SABA, a digital replacement for the compendium and a whole…

Case Study – Chic QT Melbourne opens with bespoke phones with “One Touch”

Customer Profile – QT Melbourne The fashion forward QT Melbourne is an artisan playground where lovers of the high life come to satisfy their thirst for all things edgy and innovative. Perfectly groomed and immaculately accessorised QT Melbourne shimmers within the high-end fashion district…