http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/ Hospitality Industry Internet Markting Blog from Blizzard Internet Marketing Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:34:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/#comment-163209 paul Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:16:18 +0000 http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/#comment-163209 I think one of the best things hotels can do is start using mesh networks. They are relatively cheap and easy to set up. I have highlighted two such mesh options, Meraki and Open Mesh, in the past year. The latter one is much more open, as its name implies. It then gives you the ability to throttle usage easily, setup payment systems, and extend it easily. The TV issue is obviously a lot more capital intensive. But yes, wireless has become a utility and ppl expect it. I know I do. I think one of the best things hotels can do is start using mesh networks. They are relatively cheap and easy to set up. I have highlighted two such mesh options, Meraki and Open Mesh, in the past year. The latter one is much more open, as its name implies. It then gives you the ability to throttle usage easily, setup payment systems, and extend it easily. The TV issue is obviously a lot more capital intensive. But yes, wireless has become a utility and ppl expect it. I know I do.

]]> http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/#comment-83679 Kathy Barta Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:31:54 +0000 http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/#comment-83679 Have you added these amenities to your property? Have you updated your on-line marketing to sell your guests on these features that benefit them and put you ahead of your competitors? Share with other readers what you have done or what steps you've taken to increase the guest experience in these areas. Have you added these amenities to your property?
Have you updated your on-line marketing to sell your guests on these features that benefit them and put you ahead of your competitors?
Share with other readers what you have done or what steps you’ve taken to increase the guest experience in these areas.

]]> http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/#comment-77219 Mary Bowling Wed, 09 May 2007 14:32:55 +0000 http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/bitac-hotel-technology-challenges-for-2008/2007/05/08/#comment-77219 High speed internet access has indeed become a utility for many travelers. Like most business travelers, I choose a hotel based on the availability of high-speed internet. If it doesn't work well, I promise you, I will be dissatisfied and will not return. If you charge me extra, I will also look for another option next time around. This is what I want and expect. Those hotels that give it to me will get my business. High speed internet access has indeed become a utility for many travelers. Like most business travelers, I choose a hotel based on the availability of high-speed internet. If it doesn’t work well, I promise you, I will be dissatisfied and will not return. If you charge me extra, I will also look for another option next time around. This is what I want and expect. Those hotels that give it to me will get my business.

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