Aiello partners with Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) to deploy Aiello Voice Assistant (AVA) in six MHR properties across Singapore and Thailand, aiming to set new standards in hospitality. From top left to bottom right: Saurabh Prakash, Interim Chief Operating Officer & Chief Commercial Officer, MHR; Ke-Vin Lim, Head of Group Innovation, CDL; Andy Tan, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships, MHR; Pjey Mayandi, General Manager of M Social Hotel Phuket, MHR.
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In the dynamic world of hotel technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging force that propels us towards a future marked by efficiency and enriched guest engagement. Amidst the challenges of escalating labor costs and a dearth of skilled workers, AI’s role is not to supplant the human element that forms the essence of hospitality […]
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, efficiency and organization are paramount to success. Every day, hotel staff must juggle a multitude of tasks ranging from guest requests to maintenance issues, all while striving to deliver exceptional service. However, managing these tasks manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies and guest dissatisfaction. […]
In an era where environmental consciousness intersects with the evolving preferences of travelers, the hospitality industry stands at a pivotal juncture. The traditional markers of luxury—laden with an abundance of gadgets, amenities, and conveniences—are being re-evaluated through the lens of sustainability and essentialism. This shift towards minimalism [sometimes referred to as doing a Marie Kondo] is […]
Hotel automation is a process of offloading repetitive manual tasks from staff to technology. Whether it is streamlining daily tasks of guest-facing departments or at the backend, automation simplifies hotel operations and helps your teams work together like a well-oiled machine.
Most hotels on legacy systems – be they messaging apps, walkie-talkies, or note-taking via pen-and-paper – understand that they need to upgrade to AI-powered products. They are reluctant to do so for fear of switchover costs: Changing from their current system to a much better one will entail at least short-term challenges. However, businesses must […]
Most people assume that the patient journey for all healthcare facilities is the same: The patient has a medical issue, be it an illness or injury. The person goes to the hospital or clinic. The doctor performs a treatment or prescribes medication, and the patient gets better. Unfortunately, this patient journey is not true for […]
Now that the pandemic is over and the global economy is improving, people are starting to travel again, many for the first time in years. The hotel room that they encounter today will likely be different from what they experienced some time ago. Before, travelers had to make all requests and queries manually, either by […]
The Thai hotel industry is experiencing a resurgence in 2024 as tourists gradually return after the pandemic. Economic improvements and visa exemptions offered by the Thai government are driving this increase in visitors. As a result, hotel operators are employing innovative strategies to attract and accommodate these tourists and meet the demands of evolving lifestyles. […]
Travel remains a top priority as people continue to ring-fence their budgets and invest discretionary spend in leisure trips, with Asia poised to play a central role in shaping the future of the industry in 2024 and beyond. As highlighted in the Horizons Regional Outlook 2024 report, released by leading travel platform Skyscanner, several key […]