Sustainability Tips for Using Digital Solutions Sustainability has been a central topic of discussion and the priority of sustainable living has heightened in communities everywhere. As time goes on, guests are giving more attention to how restaurants are lending a hand to help preserve our planet by the practices they follow in their dining rooms.…
Navigating Contactless Cruises in 2021 As cruise ships are beginning to sail again, many are looking at the future of safe travel and what that means for the cruise industry. Contactless technologies have drawn attention as businesses focus on continuing health safety standards, and keeping industry standards at an all-time high has left many juggling…
Virtual Wine Lockers: The Social Media Software for Wine Lovers In a world of sharing your interests and life experiences on social media, introducing a social sharing form for wine lovers is the next big thing for the hospitality industry. Restaurants gain most of their notoriety and publicity on social media. From guests snapping pictures…
ICYMI: Instagram Live With Wefunder Yesterday, Jack Serfass, CEO and Co-Founder of Uptown Network, spoke with Eric from Wefunder on Instagram live about the importance of technology in the hospitality industry’s sustainability efforts. In case you missed it, you can watch the full Instagram live video here: Highlighted Quotes: “[Another advantage of BYOM] is social…
Are Virtual Gifts the Future of Brand Loyalty? The hospitality industry is becoming increasingly more innovative as technology advances. While some brands are slower to adopt change than others, the growing pressures to provide personalized and environmentally-friendly experiences have even the slowest adopters welcoming change. Loyalty programs are ripe for reimagination. While perks, points, and…
Technori Pitch: Uptown Network’s Digital Menus Offer New Monetization for Restaurants Everywhere Uptown Network was recently featured on Technori, Chicago’s largest tech/media platform with a community made up of fellow founders, entrepreneurs and investors. It was a pleasure speaking with Scott Kitun, CEO of Technori, and hearing his thoughts on Uptown Network: “This isn’t just a menu.…
Esquire: It Seems That QR Code Menus Are Here to Stay Esquire ponders the future of QR codes and digital menus and concludes they’re here to stay. Jack Serfass, CEO of Uptown Network, quoted: “According to Jack Serfass, CEO of food and beverage software company Uptown Network, the future is digital and more sustainable. ‘I…
ABC 7: Viewing The Digital Menus at Deep Lagoon in Naples Highlighted Quotes: “If you’re ever intimidated by a wine list, you don’t have to anymore because it will tell you everything you’ll need to know. You can touch it [BYOM™], it’s interactive.” – Chef Nic “You can see the bottle and you know what…
The Future Is Virtual Gifting As COVID-19 restrictions loosen up and life begins to resemble “normal” again, businesses are reevaluating which of their social distancing technologies are here to stay and which will be reverting back to the way they were. Technology kept businesses going and provided new ways for people to interact, and we…
Reduced COVID cases have ushered in a new season of hope for the hospitality industry, and society is eager to get out and explore after a year of lockdown. Hotels now face the challenge of creating long-awaited memorable experiences while also continuing health and safety precautions. The big question at hand is: “How?” Uptown Network…