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July 2013 - Volume 14, Issue 3
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SHTM Launches Tomorrow's Guestrooms at Hotel ICON
With a view to setting new standards for the hotel rooms of the future, the SHTM joined hands with its teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, and launched a global competition that ran from 7 January to 22 February 2013 to shape the guestrooms of tomorrow.
Hotel suppliers and providers in design, technology and well-being who wanted to play a part in shaping tomorrow's guestrooms were invited to share their products and knowledge through this exceptional platform. The
SHTM looked for innovations in the submissions, and the response from the industry was overwhelming.
The entries were reviewed by an expert panel, and winners were granted the unique opportunity for their products and services to be tested and researched in three Tomorrow's Guestrooms at Hotel ICON for six months. The list of winners and their winning entries are listed and briefly described as follows:
- Neobar and E-Tray by Bartech
Fitted with energy efficient compressors using an eco-friendly refrigerant and equipped with detection capabilities, Neobar can maximize efficiency of minibar operation and optimize guest service.
- High Definition (HD) Weave Carpet by Brintons Carpets Limited
HD weave carpet is produced by a patented carpet loom that can weave up to 32 colours, offering hospitality industry unrivalled
design definition and colour choice.
- SuperDock DN 7000 by DNet Solution (HK) Company Limited
Using electro-magnetic induction technology, the dock works with all kinds of smart devices with built-in speakers. It also comes with USB charger ports and alarm clock.
- Guest Communication Center (GCC)™ by Fingi, Inc.
GCC is more than a bedside device. In addition to multiple charging station, it is also an IP speakerphone and can be the room Internet access
point.
- AElement by Salto Systems Asia Pte Ltd
The wireless locking system not only provides real-time control over the guestrooms, but also allows cell phone to act as contactless data carrier to open and control access controlled doors.
- TELY by Service Technology Partners Limited
With TELY, the call agent can communicate visually with the guests by pushing media and information like room service, dining, way finding, etc. in real-time to the
television screen.
- iFlyPad by Spicy Innovations Limited
iFlyPad works on all smartphones and tablets, providing a comfortable, ergonomic viewing experience for users. It can be used in many locations from back seats of flights to suitable surfaces in bathroom and kitchen.
- Hotel ONAIR by VDA Asia Pacific Limited
Through the cloud-based television system, the guests can experience the hotel by viewing its offerings and city attractions, and stream
their own music, videos and pictures wirelessly to the television.
The SHTM considers it essential that the development of Tomorrow's Guestrooms involves collaboration with industry partners in such a way that the School continues to serve as a platform for innovating, developing and showcasing new technologies, hotel designs and business concepts in hotel management. With Tomorrow's Guestrooms, Hotel ICON will be at the forefront of such innovation.
Indeed, cutting-edge
research contributes to the further improvement of and drive for excellence in the hospitality industry. Tomorrow's Guestrooms were created to facilitate more in-depth research into the application of advanced concepts in the field of hotel management for the advancement of the entire industry. The SHTM is proud of supporting the industry and tomorrow's hoteliers in this innovative way.
The three Tomorrow's Guestrooms are open for reservation. Interested parties should contact Dr Basak
Denizci Guillet via e-mail:
basak.denizci@polyu.edu.hk.
The School would like to thank Hotel Management Asia (www.hotelmanagement.net), for acting as its exclusive media partner for the Tomorrow's Guestrooms competition.
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