News | SmartBeings https://heywoohoo.com WooHoo - Smart AI Speaker & Home Assistant Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:11:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://heywoohoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-wet-cleaning-32x32.png News | SmartBeings https://heywoohoo.com 32 32 Women’s empowerment is vital to success, says UNWTO executive director https://heywoohoo.com/womens-empowerment-is-vital-to-success-says-unwto-executive-director/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:12 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=230527 WooHoo Partners with GoTickin to Enable Hotel Guests to Place Housekeeping Requests on In-Room Voice AI Assistants https://heywoohoo.com/woohoo-partners-with-gotickin-to-enable-hotel-guests-to-place-housekeeping-requests-on-in-room-voice-ai-assistants/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:19:15 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=230523 WooHoo, the leading provider of in-room AI assistants for hospitality, is collaborating with GoTickin to enable hotel guests to request for amenities like toiletries, housekeeping and maintenance related requests directly on the WooHoo® X-Series In-Room Voice AI Assistants. Hotel guests can now explore various housekeeping options available and request them directly from the convenience of their rooms through multi-lingual touch and voice commands. The partnership was signed in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 1st August, 2023

WooHoo® is a Silicon Valley-based solution provider and the developer of WooHoo® X-Series, an award-winning enterprise-grade voice AI assistant speaker for the luxury hospitality industry. The WooHoo® Voice AI Assistant speakers (powered by Sound by JBL) combine a phone, alarm clock, speakers, tablets and voice assistant into an all-in-one device and brings the convenience of contactless in-room ordering and automation using just voice commands.

With a completely customizable interface, including preferred wake words, hotels can now personalize their branding and engagement. Guests can also use the multi-lingual touch commands to make requests, phone calls and check F&B menu digitally directly on the WooHoo® device. It is integrated with more than 60+ hospitality technology solutions, including property management systems, in-room automation, housekeeping, point of sales systems, and PBX.

GoTickin is a Netherlands based facility software solution for Housekeeping, Maintenance, Quality control and Reception teams. With all the features working together, it benefits hotels communication, productivity and overall guest and users’ satisfaction. With a wide range of integration of PMS suppliers, GoTickin is able to automize the operation and give a hands-on tool with all the information needed to run the operation more efficient.

“We are excited to be collaborating with Silicon Valley company like WooHoo® to make it easier for hotel guests to get the service they need, Guests staying in WooHoo® deployed hotels can now conveniently explore and request various amenities and maintenance services available in Hotels” said Jeroen Klijnsma, Product Manager of GoTickin. “We want the guests to enjoy their stay without the hassle of waiting for front office to attend their calls and take requests while they are staying in the Hotel. With this partnership, guests can now simply use their voice to request service, which is more convenient and efficient.” Guests can simply say “Hey WooHoo!, I need housekeeping” or “Hey WooHoo!, I need more towels” to request service.

“We are excited to collaborate with GoTickin, the leading provider of facility software solution for Hospitality,” said Sharan Bhinder, Global Customer Success Officer at WooHoo®. “With a huge increase in tourists now travelling post-COVID, Hotels are facing a new challenge with massive shortage of skilled staff. The wait times for hotel staff to attend and respond to calls have increased significantly. With this full integration with GoTickin, Guests can now use WooHoo® devices to place their amenities requests quickly and conveniently without the need to call or wait and GoTickin software directs their requests to housekeeping staff, who then deliver their requests promptly. This will make it easier and more convenient for guests to get the service they need, while also freeing up hotel staff to focus on other tasks.”

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WooHoo Joins Forces with Bondai to Offer Hotel Guests Personalized Tours and Experiences via Its In-Room AI Assistants https://heywoohoo.com/woohoo-joins-forces-with-bondai-to-offer-hotel-guests-personalized-tours-and-experiences-via-its-in-room-ai-assistants/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:15:50 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=230487 WooHoo, the leading provider of In-Room AI-Assistants for Hospitality, is collaborating with Bondai to offer personalized tours and experience on the WooHoo® X-Series In-Room AI Assistants. Hotel guests can now explore and buy Bondai’s tours and experience packages directly from the convenience of their rooms. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Saudi Tourism Forum ( STF) event in Riyadh on 14th March, 2023

WooHoo® is a Silicon Valley-based solution provider and the developer of WooHoo® X-Series, an award-winning enterprise-grade voice AI assistant speaker for the luxury hospitality industry. The WooHoo® Voice AI Assistant speakers (powered by Sound by JBL) combine a phone, alarm clock, speakers, tablets and voice assistant into an all-in-one device and brings the convenience of contactless in-room ordering and automation using just voice commands.

With a completely customizable interface, including preferred wake words, hotels can now personalize their branding and engagement. Guests can also use the multi-lingual touch commands to make requests, phone calls and check F&B menu digitally directly on the WooHoo® device. It is integrated with more than 40 hospitality technology solutions, including property management systems, in-room automation, housekeeping, point of sales systems, and PBX.

Bondai is Saudi’s largest marketplace for tours and experiences. Today, travelers can book from 1,000+ curated tourism experiences in KSA, Oman, Jordan, Qatar & Egypt. The company empowers over 230 local tour operators, DMCs, and guides by exposing their products to global networks (e.g., on Expedia), making their operations easier using our technology, and working with organizations to provide bespoke experiences for their staff and their customer networks.

“We are happy to be collaborating with Silicon Valley company like  WooHoo® to offer personalized tours and experiences to hotels and their guests that enhances the guest experience and elevates the concierge services. Guests coming to Saudi can now confidently and conveniently explore and select tour and experiences to their favorite destinations or explore new places” said Saria, Founder and CEO of Bondai. “We want the guests to safely book and reserve experiences while they are visiting the beautiful Saudi Arabia”

“We are excited to collaborate with Bondai, the leading  provider of tours and experience in Saudi,” said Himanshu Kaul, Chief Innovation Officer at WooHoo. “With a huge number of tourists coming into Saudi, there is a big demand from tourists to visit new destination and explore new places. With Bondai, guests can now use WooHoo devices to safely and conveniently order these experiences from their Hotel Rooms and delivered directly to their phones. This further elevates the guest experience at these luxury hotels.”

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WooHoo Partners with Intel to Redefine the Hotel Guest Experience with Generative Voice AI Assistant Speaker https://heywoohoo.com/woohoo-partners-with-intel-to-redefine-the-hotel-guest-experience-with-generative-voice-ai-assistant-speaker/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:09:30 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=230483 WooHoo is a Silicon Valley-based solution provider and the developer of WooHoo® X-Series, an award-winning enterprise-grade voice AI assistant speaker for the luxury hospitality industry. The WooHoo® Voice AI Assistant speakers (powered by Sound by JBL) combine a phone, alarm clock, speakers, tablets and voice assistant into an all-in-one device and brings the convenience of contactless in-room ordering and automation using voice and touch commands.

With a completely customizable interface, including preferred wake words, hotels can now personalize their branding and engagement. Guests can also use the multi-lingual touch commands to make requests, phone calls and check F&B menu digitally directly on the WooHoo® device. It is integrated with more than 100+ hospitality and technology solutions, including property management systems, in-room automation, housekeeping, point of sales systems, PBX etc.

WooHoo has worked with Intel to optimize its text-to-intent classification with Intel® oneAPI AI Analytics Toolkit which has led to faster performance/reduced latency on 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors in the cloud. WooHoo customers are now able to leverage these improvements and provide a better overall user experience.

Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company and one of the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturers. Intel is also involved in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a leader in the semiconductor industry.

“We are excited about this collaboration with Intel®, an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives.” said Sharan Bhinder, Chief Customer Success Officer at WooHoo®. This strategic partnership in Generative AI, is a significant milestone for WooHoo® as it propels Text-to-Intent Classification to new heights, delivering enhanced performance and reduced latency on 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors in cloud environments.

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How Voice-Activated Assistants Will Change The Office https://heywoohoo.com/voice-activated/ https://heywoohoo.com/voice-activated/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:30:19 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=175

“Small professional offices, any reception desk setting and point-of-sale are all strong options,” said Joe Santos, chief digital and marketing officer of Smartbeings, a developer of voice-activated hubs for home and business.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/centurylink/2017/10/19/how-voice-activated-assistants-will-change-the-office/

 

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government leads Smart City https://heywoohoo.com/smart-city/ https://heywoohoo.com/smart-city/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:29:36 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=172
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has set out to create three cities in one: the “Smart City”, the “Safe City”, and the “Diverse City”. SmartBeings, one of the 8 companies selected to attract foreign companies…

http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/TOPICS/2017/171208.htm

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Global Smart Hubs Market 2017 – 2021 https://heywoohoo.com/global-smart-hubs/ https://heywoohoo.com/global-smart-hubs/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:28:44 +0000 https://heywoohoo.com/?p=169

Global Smart Hubs Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years.

https://www.reuters.com/brandfeatures/venture-capital/article?id=21060

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