Speakers include technology specialists from Euro Disney and Best Western International while topics range over such subjects as loyalty programmes, legal and strategic issues of technology, using technology as a brand differentiation, cashless vending, pros and cons of outsourcing, security/crisis management and restaurant systems.
The conference takes the form of general and "power" sessions and is co-produced by Accuvia Events and the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA). More information: circle 784.
Equipment on show at Hostec-Eurotec includes:
The Active-2 system from VDA Multimedia 785, which enables hotels to offer interactive TV in their bedrooms.
HIT Solutions 786 is showing the latest hand-held business solutions for the next generation of point-of-sale technology.
BarTech Automatic Systems 787 is showcasing its latest range of e-fridges for guest convenience, product flexibility and optimum sales control in hotel bedrooms.
A 32-bit software package for all areas of hospitality is to be featured by Visual One.
Other technology exhibitors include: Panasonic, Siemens, Guestline, 3M, Change ++, Micros-Fidelio and Aloha 788.