​Building better connections

While some believe eating out is about connecting with others over a meal, let’s face it: Many people also value having some face-to-phone time when they go out. If you can ensure guests have a smooth, sustained wifi connection and power supply, guests are likely to remember and return. Powermat is one company that is helping hospitality businesses ranging from coffee shops to hotels provide the incremental technology improvements that can make a difference with guests. Its technology enables wireless charging of electronic devices. (If you’ve ever been in the position of searching in vain for a place to plug in a laptop while on the road, you will appreciate this benefit.) The wireless charging market is an emerging one poised for growth in the next five years, so if you’re looking to accommodate guests’ technology preferences, it’s an offering to consider.