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Dear reader,

t is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the 6th edition of the Insight Hotelier magazine, a quarterly publication that focuses on the ever changing techniques and growing trends in the hospitality industry.

The magazine seeks to be a chance for stakeholders such as hotels, restaurants, resorts and coffee shops to showcase and discover products and services that are relevant to the industry today. This edition places focus on emerging hospitality payment platforms, development of automation and control systems, the upcoming events and the contemporary outlook of the hospitality industry trends globally.

Titus Korir

The Insight Hotelier magazine is FREE and distributed to members and non-members of KCTA (Kenya Coast Tourism Association), PERAK (Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya) & KAHC (Kenya Association of Hotel keepers and Caterers), we do urge the hoteliers to subscribe for the magazine so as to get direct delivery to their hotels using local couriers and get listed on the magazine. The Online edition of the magazine is available from our link www.insightpublication.org. Your comments and contributions are welcomed to be forwarded via email: hotelier@insightpublication. org. We thank all our stakeholders for the support on this publication and we do hope that it will induce discussions on driving competitive products and services into the hospitality industry. Happy Reading!

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oday’s smart hoteliers’ technological requirements are always evolving. Apart from a Hotel ERP to manage entire operations, they also are looking at several other platforms to attract guests and sell more rooms to stay profitable. And in a continent like Africa, where the hotel industry has ample scope to grow, cutting edge hospitality technology plays major role. One such hospitality technology platform that has become operationally imperative in today’s competitive hotel business is a Central Reservation System (CRS). CRS acts as the central hub for all the properties in a chain spread across locations. As the name suggests, a CRS effectively centralizes the property wise reservation related data from the property management system, call center and phone reservation system.

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n the contemporary world, independent hotels and restaurants are fast emerging and their owners find it challenging to balance functionality and newest design trends to guarantee a smooth and personalized experience for the customer. The hotel industry is therefore expected to adapt to social changes through refurbishments or complete change in design of their premises but still provide quality experience for their guests; well established and new hotels alike. Whether luxury hotels, tourist hotels or business hotels, growing areas that hoteliers focus on include: local art, rethinking lobby configurations, pet accommodation, guest room set ups, adjusting to the tech savvy traveler and focus on personalizing luxury. Lobbies are no longer mere space areas for guests who are waiting to check in. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed to multi-use spaces where occupants of a hotel can meet for formal as well as casual talks, work on their personal computers and even plug in their multimedia devices.

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A simple waiting sofa is no longer enough for lobbies. Hoteliers are now expected to partition lobby spaces to ensure that there is space for intimate and social interactions. The use of high-back chairs can ensure this since they provide a sense of privacy from other guests in the lobby. A majority of modern business hotels have extra charging outlets and WiFi adapters fitted in the lobby area specifically for individuals that find this

space comfortable for working on their mobile devices and laptops. Some hotels have also gone an extra mile of providing wireless printers for guests who are working on their projects. They can then print wirelessly from any section of the hotel. Multimedia stations and indoor waterfalls are also growing trends in designing the modern lobby. Most business hotels still have dedicated business centers that are set up for the corporate traveler. However, there are

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Parks for dogs to play on are also common changes with such hotels. The accommodation of pets as part of the family encourages repeat visits by the guests who might not find such services in other hotels.

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Apart from bolstering a customer-centric environment, m-payments are also presenting a unique gain to the suppliers by hugely cutting on transaction costs; this in turn lowers the total operating cost for businesses thereby driving revenue while maintaining efficiency. But this, unlike many technology-driven innovations seem to be created by an actual demand; creating a bank of sorts for he ‘unbanked’ and in environments where other financial services are either inaccessible or simply unreliable. The most outstanding aspect of mobile banking/payments is that it transcends the need for sophisticated operation systems and applications to perfectly function on basic feature phone models.

By Cyrus Onyiengo – Country Manager Jovago he growth of mobile financial services in Kenya has created quite a buzz across continents in the last few years; with analysts placing the exponential sector way above ‘conventional’ banking services as more and more people embrace the wave of convenience. Opinion leaders continue to attribute this growth to its convenience and accessibility, cost-effectiveness and the security guaranteed by cash-less trading.

A report released by the Communication Authority of Kenya valued mobile payments in the first half of 2015 at KSh 1.3 trillion; a notable growth compared to KSh 1.1 trillion through the same period in 2014. This places the country on the top of the pack in the SubSaharan region. The Kenyan hospitality industry has not been left behind either, in a recent report launched by hotel booking site, www.jovago.com, mobile payments appear to gain more favor at 29% of as compared to card payments at 24% of total customers who used the site in the first half of 2015. “The sector is going through a profound transformation as consumers drive the demand for one-stop-shop kind of convenience” says Cyrus Onyiego, the Country Manager at Jovago. ““Mobile payments are taking over the sector, as different suppliers on the chain steadily shift from conventional platforms to embrace this growing trend”

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According to a recent report by Technology and ICT provider Ericsson, Africa is fast approaching the 1 billion mobile phone subscriber mark; having recorded 910 million users in the the first half of the year. The report brings to attention the rapid growth well reflected in an impressive 21 million new mobile subscriptions in the first quarter alone.

“Mobile payments are taking over the sector, as different suppliers on the chain steadily shift from conventional platforms to embrace this growing trend”

As mobile payments become more popular in the sector, it is important for merchants to adopt supportive practices that will enhance ease and speed of use like creating Paybill and Business number for their property as well as pass this information to OTAs and third party agencies. Creating loyalty through incentives such as discounts for items purchased via mobile, launching interactive apps and generally being in reach will all go a long way in promoting this. The option must also be cheap, safe, easy and accessible as compared to other conventional service for any guest to consider it as a viable and better option.

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One-on-one with Kate Gathii, Marketing Manager, 3G Direct Pay What are the payment solutions that 3G Direct Pay offers? 3G Direct Pay provides the freedom to pay and get paid from anywhere in the world by offering a complete end to end payments solution. We provide multiple payment solutions, email…. Direct…. Website integration (API)….. Mobile app POS and more… we also accept all cards Visa, MasterCard American Express, PayPal. Cross border mobile money payments Mpesa, Tigo Pesa, MTN, Airtel Money and Vodacom. What sets you apart from other payment platform providers? Our End to End solution provides multiple solutions in a single platform all over the African continent, we also providing a Pan African PCI DSS level 1 solution which places us ahead of any other solution The PCI DSS certification is a comprehensive best practices standard for managing any business that comes into contact with credit card and other online payments information. As a payment service provider for hotels, airlines, tour operators, travel agents and other ecommerce businesses throughout Africa, it is essential that we comply with the highest standards of security in the industry. We are delighted to be the first in Africa to have this certificate

What measures have you take to ensure that your services are safe and secure? As part of the international safe and security standards set by Visa and MasterCard we are PCI DSS Level 1 certified, which is the highest security level in the payments industry. In addition we have a team of highly trained and professional individuals in our fraud prevention department that monitors different parameters at real-time in all out transactions With a vision of Kenya’s economy growing over the years, what measures have 3G Direct Pay set in place to ensure that you remain ahead and relevant in hospitality industry? Innovation, standards, security and service level, these are the main foundation of our solution. By maintain this principles we will always be in the front of the market, we aim to keep our leadership for many more years Dealing with Hoteliers could sometimes be difficult. What are the major Challenges that you face? The concept of accepting online payments is still not embraced by many especially in Kenya, not knowing that they can attract the hidden customers those that visit their website for bookings can become paying converted customers.

benefit of having such solutions at place will grow their business. For Merchants, what are the basics that one should know when he wants to use 3G direct pay? Our solution is a plug-and-play solution, for the merchants, there is very little they need to know or to do and in addition it accepts all currencies so it can be used anywhere In your perspective, what is the biggest milestone that hoteliers need to overcome to fully embrace cashless transactions and how would this benefit them? When the hotels industry will reach 40% to 50% of online booking and payment then it will start see huge increase in bookings, exposure and much more revenues Do you think the government and other policy makers have done enough to promote the move on cashless payment? Yes and no, yes because they always adding more regulations and more policies which supports this industry, No because we still far behind the western world when it comes to payments

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Emerging Trends: Hospitality industry automation

he hospitality industry has seen tremendous changes with each passing decade and technology is among them. What was once an industry filled with hotels for just spending the night is now a broader industry with each hotel keeping up with technology to offer better services to customers. Customers, on the other hand, are quick to adjust to automation of the industry for their own convenience. New levels of customer service have been reached through various aspects of hospitality industry automation which include the following: i. Online reservation systems How customers search for hotels and make reservations has transformed. Traditionally, a traveler would ask for recommendation on the best hotels from friends and family. However, the 21st century traveler prefers looking for hotel reviews on search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo. This goes hand in hand with online booking systems that the industry has adopted. Basically, a customer will log onto the preferred hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, give his or her details and decide on specifications that he or she needs for their room. Previously, there were limitations in booking because no one was available to pick your call at night hours or weekends. Online booking systems got rid of this hence customers can make reservations at any time of the day. Hotels, however, have a decision to make here whether to use a third-party booking system or develop one of their own. ii. Cloud solutions The integration of cloud technology and hotel operations has also grown in popularity over the past decade. Cloud technology has the reputation of making the world a smaller place as hotels can monitor and manage their multiple properties from one single point. Cloud based PSM (Property Management Software) can now be used to monitor and recognize patterns in their customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. With this data, hotels can develop customized experiences for their corporate or loyal customers.

Losing data that is in an on-site physical location is now a thing of the past with cloud technology storing it securely and remotely. In addition to these, hotel staff can now process bookings, orders and payments directly through varied devices such as smart phones or tablets due to cloud-based POS (Point-Of-Sale). iii. Mobile check-in and keyless entry Mobile room keys have emerged and go hand in hand with online booking. With this technology, guests can now check-in digitally though their tablets and smart phones without the need of stopping by the front desk. This, for any hotel, will reduce the crowding at the front desk and at the same time cut labor costs. Through an app, the guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ID on his smart phone or tablet is assigned to the reserved room. Once their stay is over, the guest can also check-out digitally, without the help of hotel staff. However, there are guests that still prefer the traditional check-in hence hotels should consider this when adopting the new technology.

iv. Smart automation and control systems Many hotels have now adopted automation and control systems which automatically turn their premise into a smart hotel. For the management, this means that they can centrally control HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning), outdoor lighting, drapes and appliances within the hotel with just a touch. Guests also take advantage of these systems because they can easily control the lights, adjust temperature set points in their rooms or also change fan speed all from mobile devices. Such smart room systems are usually integrated to a single system where hotel management can easily operate the rooms from. The automation means that systems will automatically switch off when the guest checks-out: curtains close, the lights dim, fan stops or even the air conditioning system dials down. The number of tech savvy visitors is on the rise with guests checking in with one or two smart devices in their possession. The need to stay connected to such guests is fundamental hence more hotel entrepreneurs are now warming up to technology and automation of the industry as it guarantees self-sufficiency and cuts down their operational costs. With this in place, hotel staff can then focus more of their attention on guest relations and offering a seamless experience to visitors. INSIGHT HOTELIER - 06 | March - May, 2016

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HOTEL LISTING CLUSTERS PER REGION Sample of Listed Hotel: Kerio Resort & Conference Centre P.O. BOX 448 – 30700 Iten – Kenya Tel: +254 774 021 977 Email: kerioresort@gmail.com www.kerioresort.com Rating: Not Rated. Services: Accommodation -30Pax / Conference Facility / Swimming & Event Location: North Rift Region, 60Kms from Eldoret on Eldoret - Kabarnet Road. ************************************* Nairobi Region Kempinski Hotel Intercontinental Hotel Crowne Plaza Safaripark Hotel Ole Sereni Hotel

Western and Nyanza Region Royal Hotel Imperial Hotel

Kitchen Solutions

Legacy Hotel

Nairobi Kitchen Care Ltd Sheffield Steel Systems Ltd Benham International Ltd EGA Ltd Kitchen & Laundry Professionals Serviscope E.A. Ltd

Kakamega Golf Hotel Bungoma Tourist hotel Coast Region Ocean Village Club Afrika Pearl and Spa

Southern Palms Beach Resort Central Rift Region

Hardware & Automation Solutions

Merica Hotel - Nakuru

Mustek East Africa Ltd IDS Next Business Solutions Aspire Software Ltd

Pride inn Hotels – Diani ,

Tea Hotel - Kericho Enashipai Resort & Spa – Naivasha Lake Bogoria Spa and Resort

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Mango Ltd Hirley’s Furniture Creative Living Ltd

Alba Hotel Meru Slopes Hotel Falcon Heights - Nanyuki The Aberdare Country Club Sagana Getaway Resort

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Harmingways Watamu

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Conferences & Expo

Insight Publication will this year start reaching out through events to the hospitality Industry as part of enhancing our reach out programme to the industry apart from the publication â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hotelier magazine which is a quarterly B2B magazine for the hospitality industry and beyond. Our main objective is to creating a platform of sharing with hoteliers the new trends, technological changes, training solutions as the supplier get to network and offer solutions to the industry based on the new developments in the industry among others with the support of industry stakeholder. Who should attend:

Hotel owners, Managers, Head of Departments / supervisors from hospitality sector covering all classes of Hotels, Camps, Lodges, and Resorts within the cluster regions as below.

Duration of the event: All our 2016 events will be a 2 day event per region which will include short seminars cum conference sessions, Exhibitions by solution providers and exceptional cases studies by solution providers.

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Venue: Nairobi - Kenya < Dates to be confirmed>

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Nairobi Regions Central & South Rift Region

National event* April 2016 (3rd Week)

Event Venue Nairobi Nakuru

North Rift June 2016 Region (3rd Week) Central Kenya & August 2016 Eastern Region (3rd Week)

Eldoret

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Mombasa

Hoteliers from the following towns to attend Machakos, Thika, Limuru, Nairobi & Adjacent towns cum Hoteliers from other towns can attend. Naivasha, Gilgil, Nyahururu, Olkalau , Njoro, Elburgon, Molo, E/Ravine, Narok, Masai Mara, Nakuru cum adjacent towns. Kapsabet, Nandi-Hills, Kitale, Iten, Kabarnet, Eldoret cum adjacent towns. Embu, Nkubu, Chuka, Maua, Chogoria , Isiolo, Meru, Muranga, Embu, Nanyuki, Nyahururu, Karatina, Narumoru , Nyeri cum adjacent towns. Kakamega , Mumias , Nambale, Busia, Bungoma, Webuye, Malaba, Siaya, Ugunja, Vihiga, Kericho , Sotik, Bomet, Keroka, Migori, Homabay , Rongo, Kendubay, Oyugis, Kisii, Kisumu cum adjacent towns. Voi, Kilifi, Diani, Malindi, Mtwapa, Lamu, Mombasa cum adjacent towns.

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