Nowadays we are more technological than ever, we know it, but it is that technology invades us more every day, it becomes our routine, and sometimes we do not even realize it.
In the tourism sector, an obligation generated as a result of the pandemic has become more than a benefit, and in many cases due to the demands of guests, who have opted more to stay in accommodations that have contactless technology and that make their lives easier, than for hotels or tourist apartments that do not have this type of technology.
So much so that, the occupancy of Spanish hotel establishments has registered a drop of more than 42%, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics. Among the tools that the sector is using to deal with this situation, technology stands out as one of the best allies. Specifically, one of the most futuristic and most popular advances in recent times is biometrics, which could be key during the recovery phase.
That is why many accommodations are opting for the use of this type of technology, which allows making the reservation and early check-in incorporating the biometric facial recognition of the guests to be able to identify them 100% online and safely.
Advantages of biometric system integration
Time saving
With the facial recognition software, the guest will receive a notification to carry out a simple check-in, which consists of taking a photograph of their face and another of their passport or ID card with their mobile device and sharing them with the accommodation.
Thanks to the facial biometric system, data can be authenticated in less than five seconds.
Minimal contact
The tourism sector in general and the hotel sector in particular have been seriously affected by the pandemic and, therefore, with this tool contact is minimized at the time of check-in. And it not only avoids direct contact with the receptionist, but also avoids the crowds at the reception.
Safety and comfort
Not only does it offer security by preventing third parties from having access to the client’s data during the registration in the accommodation, but biometrics eliminates the cards or room keys and, with it, the risk of losing them and that someone can access.
From receptionist to “Wellcomer”
The hotel employees in charge of the reception of clients go from being receptionists to welcome, with a more direct and professional treatment that allows obtaining a higher quality of service and professionalism on arrival at the hotel.
Differentiation from the competition
75% of potential clients are digitized and are looking for technologically evolved accommodations. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to differentiate yourself from the competition by betting on this type of technological advance.
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