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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

WYSIWYG becomes WYSIWYNG.

Soon window views could be  substituted with screens, so that poorly sited hotels can display their iconic views in less well situated rooms.  This is progress as rainy days are banished and beautiful sunsets always  accessible. This is available technology now, all it needs is some video cameras, a recording facility and LED screens  substituted for windows.  One could see how the cruising industry experience could be enhanced for the "insider" cabins.

Now take this  perfectly  simple and  legitimate  procedure  legitimately  advertise the perfect view from the top of the Shard or the Victoria Falls.

A new thought WYSIWYG is now WYSIWYNG (What you see is what you've not got).

Strategic Future Planning with Glen Hiemstra

I know = Data
I think = social behaviour
I wish = scenario plans
Watch the video and see David Wood's MBA class themes develop from Glen Hiemstra's interview in South Africa.

http://www.abndigital.com/page/multimedia/video/beyond-markets/1389754-Strategic-Future-Planning-with-Glen-Hiemstra

Friday, April 12, 2013

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Industry observers forecast long-term growth for U.S. hotels



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Travelers turn to hotels for stay -- and experiences
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Aqua Hospitality finds success catering to LGBT market
Hawaiian hotelier Aqua Hospitality touts its years-long advocacy for the LGBT community and its investments in marketing and amenities targeted specifically toward LGBT travelers. "We've always promoted diversity, not only within our own organization but within our guest demographic. So it just made sense that we target the LGBT market for all of our properties," said Elizabeth Churchill, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Aqua. Travel Weekly (4/8)
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Radisson pilots tech-savvy services at 4 hotels
Radisson is testing out digital technology such as self-service check-in kiosks, free Wi-Fi and a mobile application with concierge services. The hotel is piloting these technologies at its properties in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Seattle and La Crosse, Wis. Hotel Management online (4/9)
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