Robotics and automation in the hospitality industry
There has been much talk of robotics and automation in hospitality, including comments that several hotels and restaurants are replacing their staff with robots. While this may make for great marketing and social media coverage, the reality is very different, as Ian Millar, senior in the entrepreneurship and innovation department at EHL, reveals.
Mind the Tech Gap by BCG X reveals companies’ tech challenges
According to research published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 94 percent of companies have grand ambitions to deliver substantial and rapid results from the digital transformation while companies plan to increase investment in digital solutions despite global economic headwinds. Interestingly, the majority of these digital transformations fail to achieve their objectives.
UAE startup Spot launches its food truck app
Spot, the leading F&B operator in Abu Dhabi, has launched a drive-thru application for on-the-go dining.
Driving a more sustainable future for travel with Duncan Fraser Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency
With technology a crucial part of our everyday lives, Duncan Fraser Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency, addresses its potential as a key contributor to a sustainable future for the tourism industry.
Stella Stays expands to Saudi Arabia with region’s first tech-enabled residential concept
The highly anticipated Stella Stays Riyadh Olaya Tower will open in June 2022, a milestone in the company’s impressive growth trajectory.
I spy cyber security
As technology has evolved, so too has cybercrime. Tony Toutoungi delves into the world of cyber security, examining the various threats and how hotels can prevent data theft.
Thynk.Cloud partners with Ishraq Hospitality
Thynk.Cloud is designed to simplify and automate sales, operations and data management for hotels of any size.
Aleph Hospitality partners with Medallia to enhance guest experience
Aleph Hospitality currently operates 10 hotels and has earmarked a pipeline of 50 hotels in the Middle East and Africa by 2025.