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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.

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We Know Wi-Fi Shapes the Guest Experience—So Why Is It Still Failing? Here’s How to Eliminate Downtime (and Bad Reviews)

📶 Single-homed properties face frequent internet outages due to reliance on one ISP, leading to failures during maintenance or fiber cuts. Without carrier diversity or automatic failover, 10-minute disruptions extend into lengthy manual fixes. Networks struggle under peak demand during events like conferences or busy nights, causing connectivity issues. Most networks operate as best-effort systems, lacking segmentation and SLOs, resulting in competition between guest and operational traffic, making diagnostics and resolutions challenging.

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Behind the Scenes of Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken’s Recent Updates

🍱 Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken is enhancing guest engagement with GiftAMeal, enabling meal donations via QR codes at their 130 locations or the Lee's mobile app. Since joining in July 2022, Lee's guests have contributed to over 75,000 meal donations annually. GiftAMeal has facilitated 2.5 million donations overall. The initiative notably benefits local communities, like Bardstown, Kentucky. Their new packaging, featuring QR codes, targets the 70-80% of customers using the drive-thru.

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Five Steps Hospitality Organizations Can Take to Boost Cybersecurity

Blog Post Excerpt 💳 The hospitality industry faces significant cyber threats, as seen in the 2023 MGM Resorts hack in Las Vegas, costing MGM $100 million. In total, 31% of hospitality firms have been hacked, with average losses of $3.4 million. Major hotel brands like Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton are frequent targets. Cybersecurity strategies include moving to cloud systems, utilizing AI, and improving staff training to combat social engineering attacks, especially during mergers and acquisitions.

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The Next Level of Guest Listening

📦 Five years ago, hotel feedback focused on post-stay surveys. Now, it integrates real-time channels like social media, improving guest satisfaction throughout the stay. Advanced AI tools analyze unstructured feedback, providing actionable insights. Integrated systems link feedback to operational tools, enhancing guest experiences and measurable outcomes. Brands like Hilton and KFC use these strategies to improve service. Cross-department collaboration is essential to leverage feedback, driving cultural change and accountability in hospitality.

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McDonald’s, DoorDash Launch New Online Ordering

🚀 GoTo Foods partners with DoorDash and Wing for drone delivery, live in Frisco, Fort Worth, and Plano, Texas. Drone deliveries take as few as 20 minutes. The service targets tens of thousands of households, enhancing accessibility and convenience. Gen Z, driving $360 billion in global spending, is a key demographic. Active locations include Stonebriar Centre, Hulen Mall, and brick-and-mortar locations. The partnership stems from DoorDash Labs, aiming to modernize delivery experiences.

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QSR REPORT: 80% of Guests Using Kiosks Report Problems

💻 Michael Chorey joins Presto to lead the development of Presto IQ, an AI-native dynamic data platform for the quick-service restaurant industry. He will enhance Presto's drive-thru Voice AI and personalize offerings in real-time. Chorey, formerly with Wendy’s FreshAi, is recognized for his expertise in AI and personalization. Krishna Gupta, Presto's co-founder, highlights Chorey’s valuable industry experience, contributing to the leadership team’s 100+ years of restaurant expertise.

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Your Hotel Tech Stack is Only as Strong as its Infrastructure

💻 Hotel technology evolution has progressed through five major phases, from on-premise systems to today's AI-first environments. Cloud-based systems increased flexibility and lowered costs, while open APIs allowed modular tech stacks. Low-code/no-code tools democratized tech-building, but AI agents now dominate, automating tasks and reducing call center volumes by 50%. Hotel leaders must ensure open API access, embrace experimentation, and evaluate systems for AI readiness to stay competitive. Flexibility and scalability are key in the new tech landscape.

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How Agentic AI Is Rewriting Venue Marketing

🤖 OpenTable's Concierge, launched in July, uses generative AI to answer 80% of diner inquiries, covering over 60,000 venues worldwide. As AI-driven search usage rises, it captures 5.6% of U.S. desktop search traffic. The agentic AI market is forecasted to grow at a 45% CAGR, reaching $47 billion by 2030. Nearly 60% of adults use AI for searches, impacting traditional SEO. Venues must ensure structured data, guest feedback, and menu details for prominence in AI systems.

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Frontline Performance Group Hits $1.78B Milestone in Hotel Revenue Gains

💻 Michael Chorey, founder of Wendy’s FreshAi, joined Presto to develop Presto IQ, an AI-native dynamic data platform for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. This innovation focuses on real-time personalization for customers, crew, and operators. Chorey's expertise enhances Presto's leadership with over 100 years of collective restaurant experience. His role includes growing Presto's drive-thru Voice AI platform, promising a shift in the industry with a responsive, trustworthy approach.

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Conduit Secures $375K to Combat Frontline Turnover with AI Scheduling and Career Tools

👨‍💻 Michael Chorey joined Presto in 2025 to develop Presto IQ, a pioneering AI-native data offering for the QSR industry. Based in the U.S., Chorey aims to enhance Presto's drive-thru Voice AI platform, leveraging his experience from Wendy's FreshAi. Presto IQ will enable real-time personalization for customers, crew, and operators. Krishna Gupta, Presto's co-founder, highlighted Chorey's significant contribution to their leadership team, which collectively has over 100 years of restaurant experience.

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