 In This Issue
May 2008 |
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| The World's Smartest Hamburger |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Abigail A. Lorden |
| Fuddruckers embraces open communication, business intelligence and Internet bloggers in its quest for knowledge. Alan Watts, SVP of operations, offers an exclusive look at the tools and strategies that are helping the "Worlds Greatest Hamburger" become its smartest, too.
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| Platforms: Peninsula, Fairmont, MTM Luxury Lodging Win Hotel Visionary Awards |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Abigail A. Lorden |
| More than highly-qualified 40 nominees were considered, and the results are in. Hospitality Technology announces the winners of its fourth annual Hotel Visionary Awards, recognizing lodging companies for outstanding achievement in technology innovation.
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| Front Burner: |
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| Restaurant IT Directors Continue to Struggle with PCI Compliance, Survey Shows |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Abigail A. Lorden |
| A new study shows that compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard remains confusing and expensive for restaurant IT directors. And many wonder that, even with the payment processing changes they're making, they're still not doing enough to protect themselves and their customers.
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| On Property: |
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| Resort PMS: 10 Tips from Power Users |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Lisa Terry |
| Resorts place greater a load on their property management systems than any other lodging operation. Learn how to leverage your PMS system to its fullest potential in the demanding resort environment.
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| Online Ordering Know-How |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Bradley Schmidt |
| Online ordering can allow restaurants to boost sales and streamline operations, but only if the rollout is done with smarts and care. Get the inside scoop on best-practices for your online ordering rollout from these experienced operators.
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| New Payment Options |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: George Koroneos |
| When it comes to payment processing, the future is now (kind of). New technologies are helping restaurants get customers out the door with speed and efficiency, but do these new tools have what it takes to make contactless payment secure? HT takes a closer look.
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| In-Room Advantage: |
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| Hotels Get Phone Savvy |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Nicole Marie Richardson |
| IP technology and creative marketing boost the appeal of in-room telephone systems, making it possible for these seemingly obsolete devises to again become a valued part of the in-room package.
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| Holiday Inn Express Location Takes Time and Attendance to the Next Level |
| 05/29/2008 |
| Author: By Josh Hines, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express Wapakoneta |
| Time and attendance go high-tech at one Holiday Inn Express, thanks to proximity-based badges that are worn by staff members. The badges communicate with a payroll clock via radio frequency, adding accuracy and efficiency to the bottom line at this growing property.
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| Labor Management Demystified |
| 05/07/2009 |
| Author: Cihan Cobanoglu |
| The use of labor management technology is an effective method for controlling restaurant labor costs. Overcome labor management challenges with these must have features and functions.
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| Green: Do Guests Get It? |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Cihan Cobanoglu |
| Research shows consumers like the idea of environmentally-conscious hotels, but only as long as they don't have to sacrifice comfortable amenities or spend more for a room night. Hotels and consumers alike need more education on the costs and benefits of going green.
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| Reflections of Green Hotelier |
| 05/05/2008 |
| Author: Wen-I Chang |
| The builder of America's first LEED Gold hotel reflects on the experience and significance of going green. His environmentally-conscious efforts are at the forefront of technological advancement and social responsibility.
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| Sponsored Research: |
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| Case Study Showcase 2008 |
| 05/01/2008 |
| The Case Study Showcase 2008 highlights marquee customer solutions in real-world scenarios |
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