PRODUCT NEWS
iHome adds wireless Qi charging to latest hotel alarm clock
iHome has added wireless Qi charging to
its newest hotel alarm clock, featuring its
patented triple display for easy viewing.
Global Entertainment Management
claims with the iHome HWL83B, guests
will always be “on time and wake up
fully charged”.
The unit is easy-to-set. Single day
alarm with Sure Alarm battery backup
enables guests to wake to bluetooth
audio or an alarm tone and music
can be streamed wirelessly from any
bluetooth device.
Meanwhile, a speakerphone with chair across the room. The side displays including the new iHome HBN22
voice echo cancellation delivers clear also feature individual dimmers to adjust space saver FM alarm radio with NFC
calls and features talk/end controls. As for up to eight levels of brightness, Bluetooth, speakerphone and dual USB
with all iHome products, easy-to-set further heightening personalised service charging. Some models also feature
instructions are printed on the cabinet. and convenience. security tethers with tamper proof
For rooms with two beds and booking
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The added wireless Qi charging pad
at double occupancy, the iHome Triple and dual USB ports charge multiple
Display is the “ideal amenity”, said Global devices simultaneously.
Entertainment Management.
Guests can clearly see the time from
their beds and from the desk or accent
Full line of iHome in-room
screw for theft deterrence.
For more information on the iHome
HWL83B triple-display NFC bluetooth
alarm clock with speakerphone, wireless
electronics is available from Global Qi and dual USB charging ports, visit
Entertainment Management (UK), www.hoteltv.co.uk or call, 0208 953 0160.
Users of Silver Hopkins Hotel Management see 150%
income rise
Silver Hopkins Hotel Management is season occupancy and a 30% increase companies predominantly focussed on
offering full management solutions in occupancy during high season. larger branded properties, but Silver
including revenue management and
This was achieved principally due to
Hopkins Hotel Management is bucking
sales and marketing processes, which the company’s revenue management this trend, offering bespoke services
are optimising clients’ incomes by as plus sales and marketing skill, optimising ranging from full management options
much as 150%. both pricing and uptake by positioning to independent business support.
One example is the Mayfair Hotel
in Manchester, which engaged Silver
the hotel ideally within the market.
This, coupled with a focus on
This benefits small to mid-level
operators that are looking to maximise
Hopkins services in 2016 and has maximising staff productivity and other the potential of their businesses
already seen RevPAR increase by 80%. operational savings, led to the hotel without being locked into excessive fees
The property has also seen its enjoying increased revenue of 150% for extended terms.
lowest available rate increase by 86%, when compared with previous years.
as well as a full 60% increase in low-
Previously hotel management
Silver Hopkins Hotel Management
used to work exclusively with private
investment portfolios, but has now
opened its doors to all hoteliers
regardless of size so that they too
can benefit from optimised systems
previously only available to the larger
hotel chains.
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