Hotels make use of audio visual equipment during every step of a guests stay. Whether they are there for business or leisure, AV equipment can greatly enhance a guests stay, as well as offer vital support to hotel staff.

Most, if not all, modern hotels use computer terminals for checking guests in and out. Using specialized software packages created for the hotel industry, trained staff can effectively manage a hotel from this vital piece of equipment. It allows them to easily print invoices, check room availability, amend bookings, and much more.

A relatively new piece of technology which is becoming increasingly popular is the remote check-in kiosk. Following on-screen instructions, a guest can check-in using a computer console rather than at reception. These kiosks can typically offer a speedier service and relieve the workload of hotel staff. Internet kiosks can also be found in many hotel lobbies and reception areas, allowing hotel guests to browse the Internet (although they may have to pay to use this service).

Another useful piece of hotel AV equipment are the in-room television sets. Using a television distribution system is not only the most cost effective way for a hotel to deliver digital or satellite television channels on a large scale, but also serves as an efficient way for guests to interact with the hotel. Using this equipment, guests can order pay per view, room service and browse the Internet. It is an excellent way for the hotel to promote its additional amenities. Also, speakers in the bathroom can be installed so that guests can hear the television from the adjacent room.

Many hotels offer conference rooms for business hire. As professional requirements are typically different from those of hotel guests, these rooms will be equipped with different audio visual equipment such as projectors and interactive whiteboards. Projectors allow professionals to deliver dynamic and immersive presentations. Via a laptop or PC connection, documents, videos, images or web browsers can be displayed on a larger screen so that they can be shared with a room full of people. Interactive whiteboards offer a similar degree of functionality. They enable collaborative input as teams or groups can work on and alter the same document together, at the same time. They can also allow for contribution from members who are not present at the meeting as they can access the whiteboard from a distance and contribute remotely via the Internet.

Larger hotels may offer conference halls for bigger corporate events, meetings or exhibitions. These halls or suites will typically require more extensive audio visual equipment to cater for the size. This may include projection systems capable of demonstrating to a greater audience and PA systems that can effectively deliver presentations to a larger room.

Thus, audio visual equipment can not only greatly enhance a guests visit but can also create additional revenue opportunities for the hotel, as well as serving as an invaluable asset for all of its staff. The use of technology in hotels has become so important that you will even now find dedicated companies who specialise in kitting out hotels so that they can provide a better service to their customers.

Edward Kendricks Writes for CTS (www.cts-networks.co.uk), UK hotel audio visual equipment specialist.

Edward Kendricks Writes for CTS (http://www.cts-networks.co.uk), UK hotel audio visual equipment specialist.

Author Bio: Edward Kendricks Writes for CTS (www.cts-networks.co.uk), UK hotel audio visual equipment specialist.

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