Foresight and innovation in
the global hotel industry

Harnessing technology for a competitive advantage | By Neil Foster

Hospitality Technology Executive & HFTP Global Secretary
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Synopsis

The role of the hotel IT manager is evolving, writes Neil Foster. Today he or she is as an internal consultant and educator who makes sense of the “noise”, a connector who seeks to understand the needs of the people and processes involved. Central to the hotel operation in terms of influence, the new role is more business analyst operating at the forefront, less technician working behind the scenes.