Released exclusively as an e-book, the new edition, following the success of its inaugural edition last year, features editorial contributions from two dozen technology opinion leaders around the world. Each shares his or her outlook on the developments and innovations that will affect several key areas of hotel technology in the next few years, from revenue management systems to wearables and robotics.

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – 15 September 2014 – Wade & Co. SA, the Swiss-based publisher of The Hotel Yearbook, an annual compendium of expert opinion and insights on the future of the hotel industry, announces the launch of The Hotel Yearbook 2015 – Technology, the second year this Special Edition has been published. The 76-page publication examines the changing technology landscape in the world of hospitality.

“Since its inception in 2007, the editorial concept of The Hotel Yearbook has been to bring together senior hotel industry executives and recognized experts and thought leaders from every part of the industry to write about foresight and innovation in the global hotel business,” said Woody Wade, publisher. “The aspect of the business that this Special edition focuses on, technology, is especially dynamic – and will have a huge impact on profitability, competitiveness, efficiency, and guest experience.”

Rapidly evolving technological innovations are reshaping every aspect of the hotel industry, from automating processes to communicating with guests via mobile apps. The new publication covers these and many other topics.

The Hotel Yearbook 2015 – Technology is being published with two partners, the professional association HFTP (Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals) and Hsyndicate, a provider of online industry intelligence based in the Netherlands.

“Technological developments are driving huge changes in this industry,” said Frank Wolfe, CEO of HFTP. “The Hotel Yearbook 2015 – Technology provides readers with plenty of food for thought about the many trends that they need to follow to stay ahead of the curve.”

Publisher Woody Wade adds: “It’s a challenge for managers in the hotel industry to stay abreast of all the possibilities being created by the fast-paced technological changes going on. These developments will affect almost everything in the hospitality space. For that reason, The Hotel Yearbook 2015 – Technology is a must read.”

The publication features articles written by 25 industry leaders and experts, from the CIOs of major hotel groups such as Starwood and Kempinski to highly respected international consultants, entrepreneurs and academics.

The e-book, about 76 pages in length, is available only online at www.hotel-yearbook.com.

source:http://www.hospitalitynet.org