Hotel Yearbook Article The Hotel Yearbook Technology 2023

DO’s and DON’Ts of Hotel Robots

Terence Ronson's article discusses the growing trend of using robots in hotels for various tasks, particularly those that are repetitive and could be automated, addressing the challenges of finding and affording human labor. These AI-powered machines are capable of handling a range of tasks and inquiries, significantly enhancing the guest experience by providing prompt, accurate, and continuous assistance.

Terence Ronson

Increasingly, HOTEL robots are being considered For various hotel tasks, especially those that are repetitive and accomplishable by a machine, versus an ever increasingly difficult-to-find and costly human.

These AI-powered machines Can handle various tasks and inquiries, enhancing the guest experience to deliver prompt, accurate, and round-the-clock assistance, ensuring guests feel supported and well-informed throughout their stay.

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The Hotel Yearbook Technology 2023

The 2024 edition of "The Hotel Yearbook (HYB) Technology," curated by EHL's Ian Millar, offers a comprehensive outlook on the emerging technology trends and innovations poised to shape the global hotel industry. It amalgamates insights from a multitude of industry thought leaders, spotlighting key foresight in several tech-oriented fields. This includes anticipated evolutions in the future tech stack, which will drive operational efficiencies, the 'human stack' that explores the intersection of human resources and technology, and the application of Generative AI in creating novel customer experiences. Overall, this HYB edition serves as an essential guide for understanding how technology and innovation will redefine the industry landscape.

Terence Ronson is the Founder and Managing Director of Pertlink Limited, Asia's premier hospitality IT consultancy, established in Hong Kong in 2000. A former chef and hotel manager across the UK and Asia, he pivoted to technology in the mid-1980s — developing a conviction that technology, when deployed thoughtfully, could become a true business differentiator and driver of guest experience, not merely a back-office tool.

Relay Robotics, Inc. is a leading supplier of simple, sophisticated, autonomous service robots that work with humans safely, securely, reliably, and contact-free. Relay Robotics and its affiliates have been technology leaders in robotics since 2013 and hold 10 U.S. patents. Relay’s robots supplement staff across hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate settings. They have completed more than 1,000,000 deliveries worldwide.