Apple released iOS 17.3 with the AirPlay in hotels feature in January, but hotels have to have a compatible TV to use the feature. It was originally expected to roll out in late 2023, but that has shifted to spring 2024.
Picture this, you’re looking for a restaurant close to where you are. You pull out your iPhone and start looking at Apple Maps to find a spot that has what you’re looking for. You see a restaurant that has a great description, pictures of mouth-watering food, and it’s only a few blocks away. You click on a tile to call the restaurant to make sure there’s availability, you book a table, and head on over. Now, imagine potential guests having this same capability for your hotel.
Tom digs into his research on Apple’s moves in search, specifically their recent launch of what he believes is a search engine, how it works, and how they could possibly hope to compete with Google in the future.
Apple’s rolling out Business Connect, a new tool that lets companies add more information to their listings across Apple’s services, including photos, hours, and special promotions.
Hospitality professionals can receive training tips on their iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad with a new, free application developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI).