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Ardy Tristianto
Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism
ManagementTable of Content
Ardy Tristianto Mobile Technology Innovation: Apple iPad in Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
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Table of Content...............................................................................1
Introduction......................................................................................2
Implementation Strategy..................................................................2
Benefits and Drawbacks...................................................................4
Conclusions.......................................................................................5
Reference List.............................................................6Introduction
Innovation is fundamental in ensuring the sustainability of a hotel
business. It is an approach in gaining an advantage over the competitors.
Associated with the global innovation, Apple iPad is undoubtedly the latest
breakthrough in mobile technology. Therefore, Hyatt Corporation, a world-
renowned hotel brand, has implemented iPad into their operation,
purposely to enhance their business. This paper will analyse the
implementation of Apple iPad technology in Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, also
the influences it brings to the business.
Implementation Strategies
Hyatt Corporation is the core of several Hyatt-branded hotels and resorts
worldwide. Hyatt is known as a hotel company that utilizes mobile
technology. However, in applying the technology of the iPad, an in-depth
market research, planning and organizing and a considerable amount of
investments are required.
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Reference List
Apple Inc. 2010. iPad in Business: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. [online]
Available from: http://www.apple.com [Accessed November 28 2010].
Breaking Travel News. 2010. InterConti becomes first hotel to trial iPad.
[online] Available from: http://www.breakingtravelnews.com [Accessed
November 29 2010].
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IBM. undated. Lotus Notes Traveler: Lotus Notes mobile email. [online]
Available from: http://www-01.ibm.com/software [Accessed November 29
2010].