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By Betsy Sheldon
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Vacation ownership resorts are known
for providing all the comforts of home,
including room to spread out, a kitchen, and privacy.
That’s why the newest trends in guest-room technology,
which allow guests to access services through their own
devices, may be ideally suited for timeshare owners. Not
only can guests cook their favorite recipes, they can now
watch their favorite shows or even home videos while
they dine.
“These technologies address a need born from
consumer habits,” says Fred Crespo, director of technology
and business development in the hospitality sales and
marketing group of Samsung Electronics America Inc.
“At home, consumers are accessing their preferred
programs through online services such as HBO Go,
Hulu, and YouTube. Now, we’re making it easier for them
TECH TALK
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JANUARY – MARCH 2015
By Judy Kenninger
In-Room Tech Trends
Apple TV enables hotel and resort guests to sign in to their own Netflix or other accounts on their personal devices.
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