IT in Hospitality Operations

Course Info

Length: 1 Week

Type: Online

Available Dates

Fees

  • Dec-30-2024

    1,600

  • Jan-20-2025

    1,600

  • Feb-24-2025

    1,600

  • Mar-24-2025

    1,600

  • Apr-28-2025

    1,600

  • May-26-2025

    1,600

  • June-23-2025

    1,600

  • July-28-2025

    1,600

  • Aug-25-2025

    1,600

  • Sep-22-2025

    1,600

  • Oct-27-2025

    1,600

  • Nov-24-2025

    1,600

  • Dec-22-2025

    1,600

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to Hospitality Operations and IT 


  • Overview of hospitality industry segments
  • Evolution of the hospitality industry over time
  • Definition of hospitality operations and its types
  • Discussing challenges and pitfalls faced by the hospitality sector
  • Definition of information system and information technology
  • Identifying the significance and role of IT in hospitality operations
  • Discussing the evolution of information technology in the hospitality industry
  • Group Discussion: Common operational challenges and solutions for them

IT for Enhanced Guest Experience 


  • Definition of guest experience in hospitality 
  • Characteristics of a good guest experience in hospitality
  • Exploring In-room and smart control technologies
  • Describing the application of keyless entry technology
  • Discovering the usage of mobile technologies for enhanced customer experience
  • The application of customer relationship management (CRM) systems in hospitality
  • Technologies for collecting guest feedback and managing reviews

IT in Front-Desk Operations 


  • Overview of back-desk operations
  • Discussing key features and functions of PMS
  • Describing the interface of PMS:


  1. Point of sale system (POS)
  2. Telephone call account systems
  3. Electronic locking systems
  4. Energy management systems
  5. Auxiliary guest service devices


  • Understanding the significance and types of PMS integration
  • Describing the components and function of the hotel reservation system
  • Case study: Analyzing outcomes of PMS implementation

IT in Back-Desk Operations


  • Overview of front-desk operations
  • Exploring housekeeping management systems
  • Exploring maintenance management systems
  • Describing technologies used in food and beverage operations
  • Technologies for labour management and financial reporting
  • Discussing security concerns in hospitality
  • Best practices for ensuring security procedures

System Selection and Maintenance 


  • Benefits of computerization and integrating technology into hospitality operations
  • Process of selecting IT systems and their suppliers
  • Best practices for maintaining hospitality systems
  • Discussing the applications of Internet in hospitality
  • Steps for developing IT strategy in hospitality
  • Identifying the impact of emerging technologies in hospitality:


  1. AI and machine learning
  2. Virtual and augmented reality
  3. Blockchain


  • Recap and Course Evaluation