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Most Folks Want Hotels That Are Tech Friendly, Study Finds

by Peter Mychalcewycz on April 19, 2009 at 01:38 PM


A new Reuters Synovate survey has confirmed that tech-friendly hotels are more likely to attract guests than those that are not.

The survey of 6,300 people in 10 different countries focused on the criteria people look for in choosing a hotel. Close to one-third of the people surveyed said that they primarily use Web sites to assess hotels, while nearly half choose hotels based on their ability to cater to their technology needs (namely, by offering reliable fast Internet service and efficient business services).

Even though these results are certainly not surprising, but we would suggest that people within the hospitality industry pay close attention (if they aren't already). This is not a trend or a fad -- people want to be connected at home or on the road, so it is up to hotels to sufficiently fulfill those needs, or risk going out of business. [From: Reuters]

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