Assignment Topic: "Facial Recognition Technology Implementation in the Hospitality Industry: Enhancing Guest Relations, Communication, and Security"

Assignment Description: In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry, advancements in technology play a crucial role in providing guests with a seamless and secure experience. Facial recognition technology is gaining prominence in hotels and restaurants, offering various applications related to guest relations, communication, and security. In this assignment, you will explore the integration of facial recognition technology in the hospitality sector, focusing on its impact on enhancing guest relations, improving communication, and strengthening security measures.

1. Give a short explanation & definition of what your selected topic is and how it is related to the Hotel Industry
2. How is your topic currently handled in the hotel industry? - ex. Explain how it is used or handled in todays hotel operations.
3. From your research describe in detail what this topic will look like or how it will work in the future of hospitality?
4. Explain how or in what ways it impacts a guest stay or how a guest or staff member would use it?
5. Explain how or in what ways it will increase guest comfort and / or guest satisfaction or Staff efficiency
6. Based on your research what are some possible problems or disruptions to guest comfort and guest satisfaction that could occur?
7. What staffing positions or departments of the hotel would be in charge of overseeing the implementation and or the execution of this technology?
8. Based on a current standard hotel set up, would the hotel need to purchase additional equipment or install additional technology to incorporate it, if so what might be needed?
9. Based on your research and your thoughts, would your topic have a positive impact (save money or grow revenues) or negative impact (cost money) on overall hotel operations? Explain how and why.