Annual Technology Prospectus to launch in November

The Caterer is to launch a Technology Prospectus for 2019 in November, designed to guide operators through the software and systems that will help drive business in the coming year.

Produced in association with Hospa, the guide will detail the solutions that are likely to make a significant productivity and profitability difference to hospitality businesses.

It will detail all the advances in customer recognition systems along with the latest in staffing software and all that's hot in digital marketing. The guide will include:

• Guest reservation systems
• CRS, distribution & revenue management
• HR and staffing
• Mobile ordering
• Guest services: Wi-Fi & in-house media
• Epos and payment systems
• Procurement and cost control
• Property Management Systems and Guest Service Apps
• Digital marketing and web design
• Reviews and reputation management

The Caterer Technology Prospectus editor James Stagg said: "This product is designed as a year-round resource and reference point for operators considering harnessing the efficiency savings made possible by the latest technology.

"All the elements of an enterprise are covered, from customer acquisition right through property management systems to payment. We also speculate on the technologies that may change your business in the years to come. This is an operator's comprehensive guide to technology for the year ahead."

For details on how to appear in guide, please email Rob.adam@thecaterer.com or call 020 7881 4817.