Search
 

Hotel Technology Comes of Age

The hotel sector is using technology to fight technology in the form of competing online travel agencies

By Daniel H. Lesser | Updated on November 07, 2010

Daniel H. Lesser writes the Hotels Briefing column for GlobeSt.com.

Significant technological advancements of the last decade have dramatically impacted the worldwide lodging industry in both positive and challenging ways. As the technology innovation continues to evolve, the magnitude of this phenomenon will continue to influence the sector. From the early days of Holiday Inn through the late 1970s, the biggest technological advances in the hotel industry were the color TV; air conditioning in every room; and eventually, in-room movies.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2025 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2025 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.