Exploring Safety Systems and Devices: A Virtual Education Preview from Solution Providers
How does an industry that is required to offer a relaxed, discreet, unobtrusive, and unencumbered experience for guests and members, reconcile those goals with offering guests and members a secure environment? Every company is responsible for creating and maintaining a…
Does ‘Smart City’ Mean ‘Smart Hotels’?
Smart city foundations—digitization, new technologies (Blockchain, AI, and Internet of Things) and corresponding data—seem to be on everybody’s mind in Dubai, with countless tech events hosted daily around the city.
Smart Networks Spell Success
Written by: Steve Johnson, Networking Sales Director | Content sponsored by: CommScope® The hotel industry is under pressure as never before. Covid-19 has forced managers across Europe to look long and hard at how they do business. This economic shock…
The Future of F&B: Industry 4.0’s Impact in the Luxury Hotel Segment
Written by: Varun Khanna, research scholar In this blog, the HFTP Middle East Research Center examines the essence of Industry 4.0 and how it is expected to impact the food and beverage (F&B) sector, and also identifies potential barriers to the adoption…
The Threat of IoT Spies: Real or Imagined?
Written by: Sam Chester What is considered to be the first-ever “smart” device (a toaster that could be turned on and off via the Internet) was invented nearly 30 years ago in 1990. By 2008, the number of smart devices…
Application of IoT Solutions: As Analyzed by the HFTP Dubai Research Center
In its latest monthly news bulletin, the Dubai HFTP Research and Innovation Center at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management discussed the application of IoT as solutions for the hospitality industry. The research center hopes this topic sparks conversation amongst members…
A Series of Must-Read Articles on Cybersecurity Produced by the HFTP Research Centers
Data security remains a pressing concern and top priority for the hospitality industry. The HFTP Research Centers are dedicated to producing findings that can significantly aid hospitality businesses in their efforts to protect their guests’ privacy and personal information against…
Securing the Internet of Things (IoT)
With the technological advancements emerging in recent years, it seems like everything is interconnected. Individuals can change the temperature in their house, open curtains, turn on a light, unlock a door or even track the contents of their refrigerator. All…