Mobile technology has taken the world by storm. The growth of mobile use has been an
exponential one, as almost every individual is in the possession of a mobile
handset. In addition to that, they come with amazing features that are aimed to
make our lives easier. One would argue that,they have come to dictate how we carry
one with our lives. It is no mystery that they have changed the way we interact
with each other and at the same time, the way we perform our duties.In not so
far in the future, mobile technology could be the talk of the future in terms
of hotel experience. This is due to drastic growth of this technology.There are
a number of ways mobile technology could change hotel experience, in the days
to come.
Handling of Currency
Mobile banking has been the new deal in the banking sector.It
is possible to buy and sell goods and services via your mobile handset.With
this kind of technology in place, you will be ale to pay for your hotel room,all
from the comfort of your handset. This will rule out the need to carry with you
a wallet in your pocket or cash as a whole. This technology will provide a
secure way to make online transactions for the services provide.
Keys to your hotel room
Each guest in a hotel room is sent an encrypted code
on their handset. This code performs the same function as the modern hotel keys
to your room.This technology is already in existence and hence makes it possible
for one to gain access to their hotel room.
In room phones
In every hotel room, there is a phone to send out
messages and call for room service. This role can also be played by a Smartphone.
Hotel administration and managers should thus find a way in which Smartphones
can be used as in room phones. This will minimize the use of such phones in the
hotel rooms.
Reception desk
Your mobile handset will act as your reception desk.
This where you make your dinner reservations and order meals. You will get all
the information you need on the best places around to go for site seeing and have
fun.
Room service delivery
This is one of the most common services offered in
hotels while in your room.As the name suggests, you can only get this service while
you are in your room and no where else. This is because the service providers are
unable to locate your location while away from your room.With the mobile locator
installed on your handset, you will be able to receive your order wherever you
are, within the hotel premises.
Front desk attendant
Mobile technology could change hotel experience with
the use of mobile handsets as hotel room keys.This will prompt management to introduce
room bill services via email.You will thus be able to get your bills through
your email.
Alarm clocks
This technology has been around for a while now.
Many people in the hotel rooms are using their mobile devices as an alarm. In
that case, there will be no need of the alarm clock provided for in each hotel
room.
Hotel promotional print material
This is for the benefit of hotel marketers and
promoters who strive to put up promotional materials in every hotel room.
However, with the growth of mobile technology, there might be no need for this.Guests
in hotels can scan a QR code and get the latest news on the hotel via their mobile gadgets.
Entertainment in the hotel room
With the availability of a bandwidth, guests can now
watch movies and listen to music through their handsets. They prefer this to
paying the hotel management in order to get in room entertainment.
All in one system control
This allows you to control the lighting, media and
temperature of your hotel room from a single central position. This technology
is already live in homes and sooner than later it will find its way to a hotel
room.With that said, mobile technology could change hotel experience in a huge
way.
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