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hospitality kiosks meet customer expectations. An effective self-service kiosk can ensure that this first impression sets the stage for building long-term brand loyalty. Automated Customer Assistance Many hotels have moved away from the full-time on-staff professional concierge that historically provided services from arranging transportation to suggesting a place to wine and dine an important client. As a result, customers are now often left to their own devices to explore the surrounding area. This approach misses out on a major opportunity to engage the consumer, who may be looking for guidance as they explore their foreign settings. Innovative virtual concierge kiosk solutions can fill the void created by the absentee personal concierge. These kiosks can be configured to provide information about a property’s amenities and allow customers to make reservations for on-site restaurants and services. These versatile kiosks also can allow the customer to browse the internet or even view apps such as 12 KIOSK solutions "An effective self-service kiosk can ensure the first impression sets the stage for building long-term brand" Yelp or OpenTable to find out more about the surrounding amenities, and even make reservations for off-site properti