How does 5G technology influence the hotel sector? Discover it here.
Technology is the key tool today for any business to prosper, and in the hospitality field it has become more than a plus in a necessity. After the pandemic, the use of contactless technology has increased exponentially, there are many companies that have opted for the use of this type of technology that has not only allowed fluidity in their operational processes but, most importantly, has allowed the protection of tourists, workers in the sector and with it the non-expansion of the virus.
In addition to this, within technological evolution, the implementation of 5G technology is revolutionizing the market, it will change the way the world works as we know it. Specifically, 5G promises to increase connection speed, minimize latency and exponentially multiply the number of connected devices.
However, its applicability in the hotel sector has represented doubts, fears and unknowns about how it will work, since its use would imply the transformation of the accommodation infrastructures and the reorientation of investments.
As the Hosteltinking company describes it, 5G technology is going to change how users perceive a service they take for granted. Not only will they assume it as normal, but they will also expect the internet in hotels to go as fast and as reliable as in their own homes. Having a fast and reliable network will be a differentiating element for the establishment.
According to the company’s CTO, Xisco Lladó, 5G promises to multiply the number of connected devices by 100 and reduce network energy consumption by up to 90%. Therefore, the quality of the connections of all connected people can be improved and it will not interfere with the accommodation’s own private network. It will also allow the implementation of IoT in hotels, as it will facilitate the connection between smartphones and smart objects. Likewise, it indicates that for a hotel, being prepared is not only an obligation, but also a necessity to be more competitive in an area where potential clients are going to demand more and more quality services related to 5G technology.
However, this technology is still in an embryonic phase, so its full application will be seen in the long term, meanwhile, from Chekin we want to show you the contactless tools that you can currently use to boost and improve the visibility and selectivity of your accommodation, click here.
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