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Motels/Hotels undergo Booming Popularity
After WWII hotels and motels started becoming very popular. -
A/C and Heating
These amenities are now available at all hotels and motels. -
Universal Credit Card
Introduced by the American Hotel Association it was the forerunner to the modern American Express card. -
Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed
These coin-operated beds were introduced at various hotels. Most were gone by the 1970's. -
Swimming Pools
These are becoming more and more common at motels and hotels. -
Ice Machines and Refrigerators
These were now commonplace in hotels and some rooms even had their own fridges. -
Telephone Systems
The first technology to track and charge for guest phone calls is now. All rooms now have telephone systems as well. -
Color TV
Hotels now have color TV's in rooms. -
HOBIC
The Hotel Billing Information System is introduced. -
Mechanic Coded Key Cards
Mechanic coded key cards began to appear replacing classic key locks. -
Satellite TV
Hotels and motels can choose to offer Satellite TV to their guests. -
On-Demand Movie Systems
On-demand movie systems in rooms are introduced. -
Voice Mail Systems
These systems are now commonplace in conjunction with the in-room phone. -
Electronic Door Keys
Modern day ELS technology is now appearing and becoming standard throughout the industry. -
Electronic In-Room Safes
Electronic locking safes are now commplace in hotels. -
Wake-Up Systems
Wake-up call systems are now in place to be used by hotel guests. -
Interface between PMS and TV systems
In-room TVs are now connected to the PMS allowing the hotel to broadcast its propoganda channel. Also may allow for IRD ordering through TV as well as checking the guest account info. -
Remote Check-In/Check-Out
Making the guest experience even easier these technologies appeared making it a breeze for guests to check in and out. -
Wired Internet Access
While still a relatively new tool to the public, hotels see the importance and begin providing wired internet access. -
Wireless Internet Access
Progressing as technology does the industry starts supplying wireless internet. -
HDTV
Hotels now offer HDTV in rooms -
LEED Certification
This certification is developed by the U.S Green Building Council and forever changes the hospitality industry. -
Security
Hotels beef up their security systems and protocals after September 11th. -
Greening
Hotels begin to really consider greening and sustainability. -
Aria Resort and Casino
The Aria Resort in Las Vegas opens. It is the largest hotel to be LEED Gold certified. -
First Green Hotel Prototype
Marriot releases its prototype for the very first LEED Green Hotel. It is set to open in 2012. -
LEED Progess
91 hotels are LEED certified; 1,100 have registered and awaiting certification. -
LEED v4
The future of LEED.