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FEATURES

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018

Vol . 52 , No . 1

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SPECIAL REPORT
TRULY SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY
Sustainability is an oft-used word these days in hospitality . Many hotel companies track water usage and energy performance in different ways and to varying degrees . While measurement and benchmarking , using increasingly cost-effective and innovative alternatives in building design and operations , are critical , it ' s just as important to start the sustainability discussion at the beginning of the development process .

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TECHNOLOGY
THE FUTURE OF WEARABLES
Wearable technology is chock-full of efficiency potential , not just in housekeeping but room service , F & B , maintenance , the bell team and the front desk . The devices have more appeal than the tablets currently performing many duties . But between questions of ethics and cost , are they a smart move for hoteliers ?

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PERSONALITIES
FROM SOFTWARE TO HARDCORE HOTELIER
Dietmar Müller-Elmau ’ s first claim to fame was creating hotel software , but today he operates hotels that couldn ’ t be less focused on technology . The creator of Fidelio systems today is channeling his creativity into , among others , the Orania Berlin , where he feeds guests ’ desire for social engagement .
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