THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
Jan 08, 2021
4 minutes
BY LESEGO SEOKWANG
THE sound of piano playing wafts through the hotel. Tropical art installations hang in the modern foyer and bold LED crystal chandeliers are lit throughout the building.
At the check-in desk an electronic employee arrives to escort you to your room and help with your luggage. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), these robots are also able to answer any questions about the hotel and surrounding areas.
You’d be forgiven for thinking this is a scene straight from a sci-fi movie, but hotels using technology to reduce contact with guests are becoming increasingly popular around the world.
And now
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