Part 2 - Importance of great Wi-Fi in hotels - Hotel Tech Unwrapped Ep #3

Join our CEO Denis Ahern and Business Development Manager Helena O' Brien on Ep #3 Part1 of the IMS Hotel Tech Unwrapped podcast series, where we unravel the pivotal role of technology in hospitality. In this episode, Denis and Helena discuss practical deployment examples and typical scenarios for hotel Wi-Fi, including the challenges of providing seamless connectivity in separate hotel and conference wings. They also explore the impact of refurbishments on Wi-Fi performance and the importance of conducting wireless surveys. Additionally, they highlight how a well-designed Wi-Fi network can support hoteliers in achieving their sustainability objectives, such as reducing energy consumption.

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Key takeaways:

• Understand your hotel's specific Wi-Fi needs and communicate them to potential partners.
• Wi-Fi networks are dynamic and can be impacted by refurbishments and changes in the environment.
• A well-designed Wi-Fi network can support sustainability objectives by reducing energy consumption.
• Broadband is a critical component of hotel connectivity and will be discussed in the next episode.

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction

00:19 - Recap of Part 1

01:00 - Deployment Examples and Typical Scenarios

06:05 - Impact of Refurbishments on Wi-Fi

09:59 - Wi-Fi and Sustainability

23:53 - Key Takeaways