The Hotel Show 2008’s technology arena will showcase next generation systems designed to provide hotel guests with all the comfort and convenience of their home and office environments.

“With the proliferation of mobile devices, personal digital assistants, portable DVD players, MP3 players, and Smartphones, hotel guests often arrive with all the technology they need,” said Maggie Moore, Exhibition Director, The Hotel Show. “The question is, are all hotels keeping up with their guests expectations with in-room facilities as well as adequate back office technology?”

Smart hotel operators can provide for MP3 players, digital cameras, and other devices to connect to in-room AV devices for listening and viewing experiences that create a home away from home.

Within the 1,800 sqm technology arena will be a Business Lounge equipped with terminals and Internet access will be provided for visitors and exhibitors, sponsored by the world's largest electronics and IT company, Samsung Electronics.

The Hotel Show 2008 will focus on sustainability issues during the Seven Star Conference, which will feature Farnek Avireal’s award-winning survey.

It is estimated that implementing energy saving recommendations could save Dubai’s five-star hotels AED 30 million annually.

With the carbon footprint of travel and tourism globally now firmly under the media spotlight, regional industry professionals are actively pursuing greener alternatives. Not only to help the environment but also to improve operating margins.