Archive for December, 2013
An iPad app could be your office’s next receptionist
A start-up company based in Colorado has introduced a technology that could trigger a change in the hospitality industry. A new app called “Receptionist” now makes it possible to run an unmanned front desk via an iPad. Small businesses that can’t afford a salaried employee for the job can benefit the most from the virtual receptionist. […]
The new hotel bathroom: a measure of guest satisfaction
The hotel bathroom, a metric of guest satisfaction and a microcosm of the overall hotel experience, is evolving, reports the New York Times. The news comes as TrustYou, a “reputation-management company” that analyzes guest reviews from such sites as TripAdvisor, Yelp, and others, reports that “bathrooms are failing” — all this despite a 2013 J. D. […]
Quiz: Google Glass etiquette
As we get closer and closer to a time when spotting someone sporting Google Glass becomes a daily instead of an occasional occurrence, we’ve been updating you on all you need to know about Google Glass etiquette. Last month, we brought you a quiz on Google Glass and parenting. This month we test you on […]
Corporate colors: Do offices decorate for personality or practicality?
MyDoorSign, a leading supplier of office signs, examined 10,400 orders to better understand the buying patterns of corporate consumers. More specifically, we focused on companies’ color selection beyond the basic black. The colors burgundy, brown, gray, and green were clear leaders in sales, while colors like yellow and orange did not appeal to consumers. We […]
Pantone picks Radiant Orchid as the color of 2014
The Pantone Color Institute has crowned a pinkish purple hue as the Color of the Year. Radiant Orchid is on the opposite side of the color wheel from last year’s selection, Emerald. “It’s a little different, it’s a little off the beaten path and it’s not a primary color… It’s an invitation to innovation,” says […]
