The Room 77 iPhone App Finds Your Ideal Hotel
Amelia Roblin — April 4, 2011 — Tech
The Room 77 iPhone app is a clever smartphone application that compiles an extensive database of international inn information, making life on the go a little easier.
Whether you're planning in advance or very last-minute, this social media interface allows users to share their experiences at different accommodations in words and photos as well. Much more impressively, however, Room 77 has a plethora of floor plans for motels, guest houses and lodgings of all types. It sifts through 425,000 individual hotel rooms in 16 worldwide cities so far, expanding every day. A simple customization of your settings on the Room 77 iPhone app will recommend your quintessential quarters based on floor number, view, proximity to the elevator and more.
Whether you're planning in advance or very last-minute, this social media interface allows users to share their experiences at different accommodations in words and photos as well. Much more impressively, however, Room 77 has a plethora of floor plans for motels, guest houses and lodgings of all types. It sifts through 425,000 individual hotel rooms in 16 worldwide cities so far, expanding every day. A simple customization of your settings on the Room 77 iPhone app will recommend your quintessential quarters based on floor number, view, proximity to the elevator and more.
Trend Themes
1. Social Sharing Reviews - An opportunity for the hospitality industry to leverage on social media by encouraging guests to share their hotel experiences through reviews on apps
2. Customised Recommendations - An opportunity for tech companies to develop customized recommendation algorithms based on specific preferences for people looking for accommodation
3. Extensive Database Technology - An opportunity for the travel industry to use extensive database technology to enable customers to filter and find accommodation that suits them best
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry can leverage on these apps to enhance customer experiences and market their properties to potential customers
2. Tech Industry - Tech companies can develop innovative algorithms that enable customers to find customized accommodations suited to their preferences
3. Travel Industry - The travel industry can use extensive database technology to enable customers to filter and find accommodation that suits their preferences and provide better travel experiences
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