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HITEC Minneapolis Preview

HITEC Minneapolis is just around the corner! In this panel, industry experts share their thoughts on a variety of information-technology related topics which will be addressed during the conference.

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This Viewpoint is part of the HITEC Minneapolis panel

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Lyle Worthington

Technology Executive and Consultant & Past President of HFTP Global

Investing in Technology Innovation - How Much is Enough?

In the first viewpoint of this panel, several experts weighed in that the Hospitality Industry does not properly invest in technology innovation. Apple spent about $15 billion in research last year alone… or 5.

Viewpoint13 experts shared their view

Artificial Intelligence… Where could and should AI be adopted in our industry?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from the laboratory and into business and consumer applications. The result is a fundamental shift in how software is built, and what it's capable of doing. And while we're still a way off from the artificial general intelligence portrayed in the movies, artificial narrow intelligence is a reality that's already powering some of the most successful technology businesses today, including Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple.

Viewpoint15 experts shared their view

The Death of Yesterday’s PMS: Embracing the New Normal

The PMS' role as the center of a hotel's technology ecosystem is coming to an end. Crucial guest data sits locked up in today's disconnected data silos, making it very difficult for hotels/brands to optimize and bank in on the 'digital guest journey'.

Viewpoint26 experts shared their view

Is Hotel Technology Lagging Behind other industries?

For over a decade I have heard industry pundits, consultants, other experts, and myself say that the hospitality industry lags behind other industries in innovation, investment, and adoption of new technologies.

Viewpoint18 experts shared their view

About the World Panel

Hospitality Net's World Panel is a thought-leadership platform where hospitality-industry opinion leaders share insights, views, ideas and reactions on important issues and events currently affecting the hospitality business. Each panel is made up of a select group of experts, and industry leaders who, by invitation, contribute succinct commentary on viewpoints which are suggested by panel-champs.

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