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History of Hospitality Technolgy
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First use of ice machines and refrigerators
First time hotels had ice machines and refrigerators included in the rooms -
The first models of telephone systems were introduced
The first models of telephone systems were introduced -
Color TV
Color TV was used in the rooms -
Air-Conditioning
Air-conditioning was finally used in most hotels -
HOBIC
Hotel billing information center was created -
Electronic air-cleaners
First ever electronic air-cleaner was put into Hotels and venues -
Satellite TV
Satellite TV was able to be watched in hotel rooms -
Movies on Demand and Voicemail
The satellite movie on demand and voice-mail systems were set up in rooms -
Safe
The first in-room safe was installed as well as the wake-up call system -
Interface between TV and PMS
The PMS was able to calculate any charges from movies or PPV on the TV the guest had in room -
Internet
The first wired internet access were being used at hotels for guests -
High Speed Internet
Wireless High Speed Internet access was available to guests shortly after wired internet -
High Speed Internet
Wireless High Speed Internet access was available to guests shortly after wired internet