Qualitative Investigation: Digital Tech Impact on Hospitality Business

This report presents a qualitative investigation into the impact of digital technologies on the hospitality business, using Novotel London Canary Wharf as a case study. It explores the range of digital technologies used, their importance, and the challenges faced in implementation. The research includes a literature review covering various digital technologies like automation, chatbots, and digital room keys, and their effects on customer experience and brand awareness. The methodology involves qualitative data collection and analysis to address research questions about the importance of digital technologies, customer awareness strategies, and challenges. The findings analyze the impact of these technologies on profitability and future growth prospects, offering recommendations and conclusions based on the interpretation of results, and suggesting how the hotel can improve its performance by improving its application.

A qualitative investigation into
the impact of digital
technologies on hospitality
business

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor and mentor for
providing invaluable guidance and suggestion in the process of completing my research
report. This has helped me in completing this project and making it a full proof success
because of the timely instructions given by them.
I would also like to thank my friends and family for always encouraging me in
meeting with my desired goals on time across the different phases.

ABSTRACT
This research is on the topic impact of digital technologies in the hospitality industry in
respect to the Novotel London Canary Wharf. It presents about the relevance of the digital
technology along with the range of technologies which is being utilized within the hospitality
sector in UK. It presents about the various digital challenges which is being used by consumers
and the challenges faced by the organization on account of introduction of digital technologies
within the organization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...............................................................................................................2
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
Background of the study..............................................................................................................1
Research aim and objectives........................................................................................................1
Research questions.......................................................................................................................1
Rationale......................................................................................................................................2
Significance.................................................................................................................................2
Research Scope............................................................................................................................2
Chapter Preview...........................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................3
Theme 1: Range of the digital technologies used in the hospitality sector...............................3
Theme 2: Importance of digital technologies in the business...................................................4
Theme 3: Digital technologies used by the companies to generate awareness among the
customers.....................................................................................................................................5
Theme 4: Major challenges that are faced in the implementation of digital technologies......5
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................7
Research Type.............................................................................................................................7
Research Approach......................................................................................................................7
Research Philosophy....................................................................................................................7
Data Collection............................................................................................................................7
Sampling......................................................................................................................................8
Data Analysis...............................................................................................................................8
Reliability and Validity................................................................................................................8
Ethical Considerations.................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS...............................................................................10
Introduction................................................................................................................................10
Analysis.....................................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 5: CRITICAL APPRAISAL, RECOMMENDATIONS & SUGGESTIONS............14

Interpretation of the results........................................................................................................14
Recommendations......................................................................................................................20
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION......................................................................................................22
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................26
Questionnaire.............................................................................................................................26

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
In the recent times the digital technologies are at boom and are highly contributing to the
growth and development of the several businesses and ultimately to the overall economy. The
digital technologies consist of the electronic system, devices, platforms that are used to store and
process the data. These technologies help in the faster and efficient transmissions, transactions
and increase the overall effectiveness of the business. In the form of automation of the processes,
artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other robotic devices the digital technologies are
applied and contributes in the profitability of the business (Bryukhovetskaya and et.al., 2020).
Apart from this the hospitality sector is also speedily growing and needs the support of such
technologies to foster its future growth. The current research project is undertaken to study the
impact of such digital technology in respect of Novotel London Canary Wharf hotel. The hotel
extensively uses such technologies so that the guest satisfaction and the business objectives are
able to be fulfilled. The various tools and techniques have been used to analyze the research
problem and derive appropriate results.
Research aim and objectives
Aim:- “To explore the impact of digital technologies in increasing the profitability of businesses
in hotel of the hospitality industry using Novotel London Canary Wharf as a case study using
qualitative data collection and analysis”.
Objectives:-
 To identify the range of digital technologies use in the hotel sector
 To determine the importance of digital technologies in business.
 To identify the appropriate digital technologies used by the company for customers
awareness.
 To explore the major challenges that may be faced by Novotel London Canary Wharf in
implementing digital technologies.
Research questions
Q.1 What is the importance of digital technologies in business?
Q.2 What are the appropriate digital technologies used by the company for customers awareness
Q.3 What are the major challenges that may be faced by Novotel London Canary Wharf in
implementing digital technologies?
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Rationale
The major reason to conduct the research work is to evaluate the impact of digital
technologies on the profitability and future growth prospects of the hotel (Zsarnoczky, 2018).
This is the main concern these days as with the advancements in the technology the growing use
and applications within several businesses, it is necessary to be identified that till what extent do
it contribute to the companies and ensure their prosperity.
Significance
The information that is gathered from the various investigation and study can prove to be
significant for its users in the market. The major advantage of the current study can be obtained
by Novotel London Canary Wharf hotel, as they can analyze the contribution that digital
technologies are making to the business and further can improve the performance by improving
its application. Apart from that it can be essential for the competitors in the business who can
derive competitive advantage by using the information and can compete effectively in the
business. Lastly it will be of use to the future researchers and scholars who can use the
information as the secondary source.
Research Scope
The scope of the current research undertaken by the company is limited to the extent that
only the qualitative characteristics shall be studied in respect of the impact of digital technologies
on the profitability of the businesses in the hospitality industry. The study shall be exploring the
several variants of these digital technologies that are used by the business to generate customer
awareness.
Chapter Preview
This section of the study includes the research topic, its aim and objectives for which the
research is undertaken, questions that shall be answered within the research, background study
about the organization and the rationale for the conducting the study. The introductory section
shall also be including the significance of the study to the various associated parties to research.
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
Theme 1: Range of the digital technologies used in the hospitality sector
As per the opinion of the Zsarnoczky (2018) there are a variety of digital technologies
that are used by the companies in the hospitality sector to improve the performance of the
business and generate greater profitability. The most commonly used digital technology that has
contributed to building the guest satisfaction in the hotel is the automation of the check-in and
the check-out procedure. This helps in avoiding unnecessary delays that are caused to the guests
by waiting in the long queues at the reception. This shall improve the experience of the visitor
ultimately contributing to the loyalty of the brand. On the contrary Núñez-Merino and et.al.
(2020) specifies that the application of these digital technologies also poses the challenge to train
the guests in order to use it viably. Also it increases the cost of the services which may not attract
a batch of the customers and the company shall tend to lose them. If the customers are not tech
friendly then in that case they might resist the change and shall not be satisfied by the
introduction of this new range of technology in the hotel. Shamim and et.al. (2017) evaluates that
digitalized room keys are the other innovation in the range of digital technologies that are used
by the hospitality sector. These digitalized form of room keys replaces the management of the
duplicate keys and also the responsibility of the guest to handle the keys carefully. Many a time
the guest misplace the keys and accordingly arranging a duplicate key is a tedious job for the
management.
As per the views of the Khanra and et.al. (2021) digital technology like chatbots have
contributed majorly to generating performance for the company. This helps the hotel and its staff
stay connected with its guests and know their expectations, requirements, complaints, feedbacks
etc. Providing high responsiveness to the guests shall enhance their experience, build loyalty for
the brand and contribute to the revenues of the hotel. Against the opinion Elia, Margherita and
Passiante (2020) mentions that these technologies are highly expensive and shall add on with the
cost. The management must conduct the cost-benefit analysis to ensure that the company is able
equivalent performance in terms of profit as the costs are adhered to. This may also restrain the
brand from assuming the benefit from the market penetration cost strategy which also develops
competitive advantage in the industry. Lember, Brandsen and Tõnurist (2019) presents that the
robotic devices that are used by the hotels these days are increasing the efficiency of the
operations and services that are provided to the customer by the business. Apart from that it can
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also be ascertained that these digital technology decreases the possible human errors that could
be caused due to the manual processes. It enhances the speed and efficiency of the services of the
hotel.
Theme 2: Importance of digital technologies in the business
Kaur (2017) states that the transformation in respect of digital technologies that are being
used in the businesses have been significantly contributing to the generation of the performance
in respect of profitability and future growth prospects. One of the most prominent advantages
that are caused by the digitalization are the enhancement and enrichment in the customer
experience. Deriving the guest satisfaction and loyalty is also one of the major objectives of the
businesses working in the hospitality sector. If all the expectations of the visitors are met without
causing them delays or standing in the long queues, then their morale will be boosted, and they
shall recommend the brand by spreading positive word of mouth. Pagoropoulos, Pigosso and
McAloone (2017) contradicted that it is difficult to analyse or measure the impact of such
technologies on the satisfaction level that is derived by the guests of the hotel. This makes the
budgeting and the decision-making process of the company difficult and the capital budgeting
decision and its complexity increases. According to the Schwertner (2017) the digitalization
through cloud computing and the maintenance of the databases help in proper storage and
processing of data, easy transmission of the information, transparency in the operations and also
restricts the sharing of information to the authorized persons. This shall boost the operational
efficiency and in turn the profitability of the business.
Senyo, Liu and Effah (2019) analysed that this shall foster one more advantage to the
business which is it shall cause innovation and agility in the business. The newer innovations
shall attract the new lot of customers and meet their demands due to the changed tastes and
preferences. This shall also develop the competitive edge over other competitors in the business.
On the contrary Loonam and et.al. (2018) observes that the adoption of the digital technologies
in the business shall be leading to employee turnover due to the issues in the change
management. The workforce also has to be trained in respect of operating the digital
technologies and its management.
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Theme 3: Digital technologies used by the companies to generate awareness among the
customers
Abou-Shouk and Soliman (2021) represents that digital technologies can also be used for
the brand awareness programmes and drawing attention of the customers. If the company is
automating the processes and is making its products and services available for online use then in
that case it can generate awareness about its brand in the newer sections of the society. By
optimizing the website of the company and selecting the right keywords on the search engines
shall gather the traffic on their website and increase the scope of profitability. In contrast with
the view point Matarazzo and et.al. (2021) reflects that the use of these digital platforms can also
lead to negative publicity of the company. This is through the unnecessary feedbacks, negative
reviews, comments, dislikes etc. that are fake in nature and generated by the competitors in the
business. Since the trend these days is to analyse the previous reviews beforehand trying any new
product and service of any brand, this shall make the hotel lose its potential customers. Kopalle,
Kumar and Subramaniam (2020) highlights that with the use of internet ads and the social media
applications wide array of customers can be targeted and thereby the marketing can be carried
out effectively in the business. Also, positively publicizing of the brand in the minds of the
people is also one of the ways through which the awareness among the target market can be
known. This also helps the company in knowing the market trends and the reviews and
feedbacks that are provided by the customer that can be improvised in the business.
Theme 4: Major challenges that are faced in the implementation of digital technologies
As per the Bressanelli and et.al. (2018) the major challenge that is faced in the
implementation of the digital technology are the budget constraints that are applicable in the
organization. The limit regarding the availability of the sufficient finance is the reason that many
new technology or devices are not able to be installed in the business. This leads to the barrier to
innovation and driving growth prospects of the business. In order to maintain the liquidity and
the credibility in the business the company shall reject some capital budgeting decisions which
could bring operational efficiency in the business. Against the view Heavin and Power (2018)
states that the skills and efficiency of the staff are the major barriers to the implementation and
adoption of the digital technology in the routine operations of the business. To train the staff
regarding the new technology shall pose additional burden of cost on the company which is a
major challenge that needs to be tackled by the management. Modoni and et.al. (2019)
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determines that another challenge could be the lack of strategic management and initiative taking
capacity in the management which restricts it to undertake the new opportunities in the business.
The leadership qualities in the staff and the employee engagement policies shall boost the
efficiency in the company regarding taking initiatives in the company.
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CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology is the technique that is used to analyse the data collected to solve
the research problem and prove the hypothesis. The data has been gathered by using the survey
method under which a questionnaire has been by the various respondents.
Research Type
The type of research that is conducted while analysing the research problem can be of
two types one is the qualitative and the other is quantitative type of research. The qualitative
research shows the experiences, ideas of the respondents whereas on the other hand the
quantitative research depicts the numerical facts and figures. In the current study the scholar has
been using the qualitative type of research to know the impact of digital technologies in the
businesses belonging to the hospitality sector. The conclusions are derived of whether such
technology are driving the profitability and growth prospects for the hotel or not.
Research Approach
There are two approaches to study a research topic, one is the inductive and the other is
the deductive approach. The inductive approach of study helps the researcher to build a new
theory on the basis of findings that are derived during the investigation (Snyder, 2019). On the
contrary the deductive approach of study tests and experiments on the currently existing theory.
Since the current study of impact of digital technology on the business is qualitative in nature, so
the inductive approach has been appropriate for the investigation made by the researcher.
Research Philosophy
Research philosophy demonstrates the way of gathering and analysing the information
related to the research topic. The selection of such philosophy must be appropriate so that it can
be ensured that research is authentic and accurate in nature. There are two types of research
philosophies interpretivism and positivism. Interpretivism is used when the research is of
qualitative aspects and positivism is used when numerical facts and figures are to be analysed. In
the current study the scholar has been using interpretivism as the philosophy to prove the
hypothesis regarding the impact of digital transformations on the hotel business.
Data Collection
The data is gathered to analyse the research problem on the basis of the facts and figures
that are used in the investigation. The gathered data can be primary which is collected for the
first time by the researcher and it can be the secondary data which is already existing as has been
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collected by the past researchers. In the current investigation the scholar shall be gathering and
analysing both the primary and the secondary source of data so that reliable and valid
conclusions can be derived and can prove to be significant for the users of this information. The
primary data is collected from the respondents using the survey questionnaire that is formed to
gather the relevant details.
Sampling
Sampling is a way in which selective participants are chosen from the complete
population who are the representatives are analysed on the behalf of the whole population. There
are two methods of conducting sampling one is the probability and the other is non-probability
sampling. In the recent study regarding the impact of the digital technologies, the researcher has
been using the non-random sampling technique to maintain the accuracy of the data (Mohajan,
2018). A sample of 40 employees of Novotel London Canary Wharf has been taken to evaluate
the research problem and prove the hypothesis.
Data Analysis
The data that is gathered by way of questionnaire from the 40 respondents has to be
analysed using the appropriate method giving the clear picture of the experience faced by them.
The data can be analysed using the thematic perception test technique and the statistical package
of social sciences based on the type of research that is being conducted by the scholar. The
positive impact of digital technology has been analysed using the thematic perception test
technique. It is feasible as the research is based on the experience and ideas of the employees
which is qualitative data.
Reliability and Validity
The reliability and validity of the study has been ensured in a manner that the data which
is collected from the secondary sources belong to the recent years, approximately amongst the
studies made in past five years. Apart from that it has been made sure that the past studies that
are referred belong to the copyright protected sources and is relevant to the research topic and the
problem that is considered.
Ethical Considerations
The ethical consideration are to be duly fulfilled by the researcher which is to abide by
the basic rules and regulations as prescribed. The researcher has been ensuring that the consent
forms are signed by all the respondents before filling the questionnaire, which states that they are
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responding on their will and free consent and are not forced to do so. Apart from that the
references are attached at the end of all the secondary sources which have been referred to,
indicating that none of the data has been copied by the researcher.
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CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
Introduction
In this chapter, the data gathered through the way of questionnaire is being analysed and
presented in the tabular which helps in effectively analysing the responses received. For each
question, responses are presented in table.
Analysis
Theme 1: Knowing how the organization is using or doing on account of digital technologies
Particulars Responses % Responses
Strongly agree 18 45%
Agree 8 20%
Neutral 10 25%
Disagree 2 5%
Strongly disagree 2 5%
Total 40 100%
Theme 2: Organization having clear and coherent digital strategy
Particulars Responses % Responses
Strongly agree 15 38%
Agree 10 25%
Neutral 5 13%
Disagree 6 15%
Strongly disagree 4 10%
Total 40 100%
Theme 3: Objective of the organization's digital strategy is to improve business decisions and
increasing efficiency
Particulars Responses % Responses
High 22 55%
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Medium 12 30%
Low 6 15%
Total 40 100%
Theme 4: Digital technologies have the potential to fundamentally transform the way people
in our organization work
Particulars Responses % Responses
Strongly agree 20 50%
Agree 12 30%
Neutral 5 13%
Disagree 2 5%
Strongly disagree 1 3%
Total 40 100%
Theme 5: Digital technology is mostly used by your organization
Particulars Responses % Responses
Social media technologies 14 35%
Mobile technologies 16 40%
Data analytics 6 15%
Cloud computing services 4 10%
Total 40 100%
Theme 6: Extent to which the organization makes use of digital technologies
Particulars Responses % Responses
Great extent 7 18%
Moderate extent 16 40%
Small extent 11 28%
Not at all 6 15%
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Total 40 100%
Theme 7: Importance of digital technologies and capabilities to the organization one year
from now
Particulars Responses % Responses
Very important 16 40%
Important 12 30%
Neutral 7 18%
Unimportant 3 8%
Very unimportant 2 5%
Total 40 100%
Theme 8: Perception of the hospitality businesses towards the digital technologies being
implemented within the organization
Particulars Responses % Responses
Strongly agree 20 50%
Agree 12 30%
Neutral 5 13%
Disagree 2 5%
Strongly disagree 1 3%
Total 40 100%
Theme 9: Effectiveness of the organization’s readiness in responding to the digital trends
Particulars Responses % Responses
Strongly agree 16 40%
Agree 10 25%
Neutral 5 13%
Disagree 4 10%
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Strongly disagree 5 13%
Total 40 100%
Theme 10: Barriers the organization is facing from taking advantage of digital trends
Particulars Responses % Responses
Too many competing priority 14 35%
Security concerns 12 30%
Insufficient technical teams 4 10%
All of the above 10 25%
Total 40 100%
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CHAPTER 5: CRITICAL APPRAISAL, RECOMMENDATIONS &
SUGGESTIONS
Interpretation of the results
Theme 1:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disgaree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50% 45%
20%
25%
5% 5%
% Responses
Based upon the above graphical representation it can be stated that the 45% of the
participants strongly agree that they are aware about the digital technologies which is being used
within the organization while in contrast to it 25% are of the view that they have little insight
about the digital technologies being implemented within the organization and 10% have no idea
of such thing. This means that the organization have not effectively implemented technology in
workplace and communicated about the same which hs lead to lack of awareness among the
employees.
Theme 2:
The below chart depicts about the 38% of the respondents strongly agrees and are of the
view that the organization have clearly stated its digital strategy in contrast to it 10% states that
opposite of it. This is very important to note that the organization is required to implement ways
in which it clearly communicates the intention behind the usage of digital technology.
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disgaree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40% 38%
25%
13%
15%
10%
% Responses
Theme 3:
High Medium Low
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60% 55%
30%
15%
% Responses
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It can be stated from the above graph that the over half of the respondent is of the opinion
that the objective of the organization pertaining to the use of digital technology is in respect to
improving the business decisions along with increasing the efficiency. On the other hand, 15%
states that there are low chances that the objective of company is to increase efficiency.
Theme 4:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disgaree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
50%
30%
13%
5%
3%
% Responses
It can be inferred from the above that the 50% of the participants strongly agrees that the
digital technologies has the potential to positively transform the way people work within the
organization. Digital technologies opens the opportunity for growth and makes the completion of
the task in a better and effective way. This will also result into effectively handling the
workforce within the organization. Therefore, digital technology is having various benefits in
the process of transforming the way the work used to be done.
Theme 5:
The graphical representation highlights the digital technology which is being utilized
within the organization. It can be said that the company has made use of the social media
technologies within the organization which accounted for 35% and also mobile technologies
which is approximately 40%. These are two digital technologies which are mainly used,
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followed by data analytics and cloud computing. Thus, the organization can expand into other
areas as well in respect to digital technology.
35%
40%
15%
10%
Social media technologies
Mobile technologies
Data analytics
Cloud computing services
Theme 6:
Great extent
Moderate extent
Small extent
Not at all
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
18%
40%
28%
15%
% Responses
The graph above represent the extent to which the company made use of digital
technology and based upon the outcome it can be said that the 28% of respondent thinks that the
organization has implemented digital technology to a small extent and 40% are of the views of
moderate extent. Thus, it can be stated that the organization is required to determine the
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functional areas where it can introduce digital technology resulting into smooth flow of business
operation and achieving better performance.
Theme 7:
Very important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very unimportant
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
40%
30%
18%
8% 5%
% Responses
The above outcome depicts the viewpoint of the employees pertaining to the relevance of
digital technologies to the organization one year from now. Based on the results, it can be said
that 40% agrees that it is very important for the business while 30% thinks it is important in
contrast to the other 13% who thinks it of unimportant. Thus, the organization requires to make it
clear what is its future plans pertaining to the introduction of digital technologies in the business.
Theme 8:
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In the context of literature review and the primary research, 50% of the participants states
that the organization considers digital technology as an opportunity. It is crucial for the business
organization to effectively analyse the influence of digital technology over the business based on
which implement the right technology. Therefore, digital technology plays an important role in
growth and development of the business.
Theme 9:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disgaree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
40%
25%
13% 10% 13%
% Responses
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Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disgaree
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
50%
30%
13%
5% 3%
% Responses

Based on the primary research, it is being determined that the 40% of the employees are
confident that the organization is ready to accept and adapt to the changing digital trends. In
contrast to it, 13% are neutral to the fact and 10% and 13% are disagreed and strongly disagreed
to the fact. Organizations are needed to be prepared for meeting with the future changes which
can be undertaken as an opportunity. This point is very important in determining the future
survival of the organization.
Theme 10:
There are certain barriers in the process of introduction of digital technology which
comes in the way of the organization in taking advantage of the digital trends. As per the
responses received, 35% stated that the too many competing priorities have resulted into delay in
meeting with the digital trends and in addition to this insufficient technical teams and security
concerns are the barrier in the process. 25% respondents considers all the three factors as the
barrier pertaining to the organization.
Recommendations
 The organization is needed to clearly set its aims and objectives behind the use of digital
technology within the organization and in addition to this, communicating the same to the
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35%
30%
10%
25%
Too many competing
priority
Security concerns
Insufficient technical teams
All of the above

employees so that they are aware about the technology being used within the
organization.
 The organization is required to effective carry out an analysis through which it can
identify the factors which posses as a barrier like the security concern, other things in the
priority list etc. in order to overcome this, company can enter into contract with third
party for handling the security of data. Along with that, the organization should create a
plan which will help in identifying the current and future requirement based on which the
list of priority can be revised and the relevant steps can be undertaken on time.
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CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION
By summing up above report it has been concluded that digital technologies plays an
important role in the success of a company. It is also evaluated through research methodology
that in hospitality sector there are different advance technologies used in order to increase the
profitability which includes digitalized room keys, automation check-in and check out system
etc. This in turn also assists to increase the satisfaction level of guest as well. Apart from this, it
is also analysed that digital technologies also assists firm to improve performance level and also
boost its operational performance as well. This in turn also helps to maintain transparency within
business operations so that employees will develop different innovative ideas. Through
secondary research it is also summarized that in hospitality industry, digital technologies are
used to generate awareness among customers along with brand awareness. Such that negative
reviews might affect the people opinion and that is why, it is necessary to reply or evaluate such
things otherwise it causes negative impact. Further, there are different challenges faced by the
industry while using digital technologies such that budget constraints, lack of expertise, not
having potential skills among employees that leads to adverse impact.
Also, the entire study is based upon qualitative study that helps to derived valid outcome
pertaining to impact of advance technology upon hospitality industry. In addition to this, both
primary and secondary data collection methods has been considered that assists to generate valid
outcomes and identify the challenges faced by company while opting any digital technology
within its premises.
It can also be stated that the digital technology has resulted into quicker growth and
expansion of the business along with making the work easier and effective in carrying out. The
research has been able to effective meet with the desired aim of the research study and is able to
get the answers to all the research questions. The relevance of digital technologies in regard to
employees and the consumers is being determined pertaining to the hospitality industry. The
various digital technologies which is being used by the organization is social media technology,
cloud service, data analytics and mobile technologies. But in the way of it, the company faces
certain constraints or challenges as well, for instance, ineffective and insufficient technical team,
security concerns and the involvement of other important things in the priority list. The
researcher at the end has provided with the certain recommendation and suggestion on account of
overcoming the barriers and effectively implementing the digital technologies and the way in
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which it will help in conducting the business operations and attaining higher performance and
profitability.
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APPENDIX
Questionnaire
1. Do you know what your organization is doing on account of digital technologies?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
2. Does your organization have clear and coherent digital strategy?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
3. To what extent do you think the objective of the organization's digital strategy is to improve
business decisions and increasing efficiency?
 High
 Medium
 Low
4. Digital technologies have the potential to fundamentally transform the way people in your
organization work.
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
5. Which digital technology is mostly used by your organization?
 Social media technologies
 Mobile technologies
 Data analytics
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 Cloud computing services
6. To what extent your organization makes use of digital technologies?
 Great extent
 Moderate extent
 Small extent
 Not at all
7. How important are digital technologies and capabilities to your organization one year from
now?
 Very important
 Important
 Neutral
 Unimportant
 Very unimportant
8. Do your organization views digital technologies as an opportunity?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
9. Are you confident in your organization's readiness to respond to the digital trends?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
10. What barriers are restricting your organization from taking advantage of digital trends?
 Too many competing priority
 Security concerns
 Insufficient technical teams
 All of the above
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