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If you\u2019re planning to go into the hospitality industry, the pathway is increasingly going to involve some sort of familiarity with AI. That\u2019s one of the key messages in \u201cArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robot Applications in Hospitality Businesses<\/a>,\u201d a new book by\u00a0hospitality professor Rachel J.C. Fu<\/a>. In the following Q&A, Fu discusses how the hospitality jobs of the future will rely more and more on technology to provide a pleasant guest experience.<\/em><\/p>\n

Will AI reduce the number of jobs in hospitality?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AI could not only reduce the number of jobs, but it has already begun to\u00a0change the way existing jobs are done<\/a>\u00a0by handling tasks such as guest check-ins, customer inquiries and the like.<\/p>\n

For that reason, in the hospitality industry of the future, rather than people who interact with customers, the industry will need more data analysts, AI managers and people who can provide tech support. That\u2019s because AI can perform routine and repetitive tasks, such as booking reservations and answering customer inquiries.<\/p>\n

How are hospitality programs using AI to teach in the classroom?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Universities are using virtual reality to\u00a0simulate real-world scenarios<\/a>\u00a0for students to practice and hone their skills in a risk-free setting.<\/p>\n

For instance, AI-powered simulations can mimic\u00a0front desk operations<\/a>,\u00a0kitchen management<\/a>\u00a0or even crisis situations. This provides students with hands-on experience and enables immediate feedback.<\/p>\n

Using AI in hospitality education is essential because it helps create a more\u00a0personalized learning experience<\/a>\u00a0that builds on what students are good at and helps them overcome challenges. For instance, AI can make it easier and quicker for students to get feedback on their work, helping them learn better. It can also suggest new teaching materials and methods to educators, improving how they teach.<\/p>\n

Will AI make the industry better?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Research indicates that AI has the potential to significantly enhance the hospitality industry by\u00a0improving efficiency<\/a>. It could also\u00a0personalize customer experiences<\/a>, anticipate needs and identify trends, and reduce operational costs.<\/p>\n

AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants can offer 24\/7 customer service. They can handle reservations and inquiries, and provide personalized recommendations. This enhances the guest experience and frees human staff to focus on more complex tasks, such as handling unexpected issues, complaints or emergencies. AI can assist in identifying problems, but human staff are needed to offer strategies for planning, professional development and risk management.<\/p>\n

When the volume of job applicants becomes unmanageable, hospitality companies may consider adopting AI to streamline recruitment, employing algorithms to identify promising candidates based on skills and experience. They may consider ensuring that AI is programmed to avoid biases related to age, gender, ethnicity or background that have been\u00a0found in hiring tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some\u00a0hotel companies use AI<\/a>\u00a0to manage\u00a0energy consumption<\/a>. This is done by employing smart sensors and algorithms to adjust lighting, heating and cooling based on occupancy and weather conditions \u2013 all with an eye toward reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n

It also respects guest comfort, since the settings can be manually overridden by guests. This example highlights the ethical application of AI in balancing operational efficiency with guest satisfaction and\u00a0environmental responsibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your book\u2019s boldest prediction?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As\u00a0technologies continue to evolve<\/a>, I boldly predict\u00a0AI-driven solutions<\/a>\u00a0will become integral to every aspect of\u00a0maximizing cash flow<\/a>.\u00a0Chatbots<\/a>\u00a0that express humanlike emotions will become standard, providing instant, personalized engagement with guests during check-in or when the need arises. This could\u00a0potentially improve satisfaction levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An\u00a0AI-driven system<\/a>\u00a0should\u00a0prioritize guest consent<\/a>, allowing guests to\u00a0opt in or out of data collection<\/a>\u00a0and use. It should also\u00a0clearly explain<\/a>\u00a0how data enhances their travel experience. For example, guests at a luxury hotel chain can choose to share their dining preferences for customized restaurant recommendations but also ensure their information is used solely for enhancing their visit, not shared with third parties without explicit consent.<\/p>\n

Robots might not be taking over the world of hospitality, but they\u2019re certainly\u00a0checking us in<\/a>\u00a0to our hotels. Will AI be rated as the best concierge we\u2019ve ever had, or will guests still desire a human touch? This will be one of the most crucial questions to explore as AI reshapes the hospitality industry and guest experience in the years to come.<\/p>\n

Author Bio:<\/strong> Rachel J.C. Fu is Chair & Professor of Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management | Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at the University of Florida<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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