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hospitality kiosks members, researching the local area to find attractions and restaurants, or to pull up a map for directions. 21% Obtaining   coupons Everybody loves a good discount, and so if an attraction or restaurant is offering a decent deal such as 2 for 1 or 20% off your bill it can be a great reason to visit. Especially if you don’t know the area and are just going by recommendations. Normally coupons will need to be downloaded or printed so having a kiosk in the hotel lobby allowing guests to do this in their own time is incredibly convenient. 21%   Food & beverage  ordering It's common for hotels t o have their own restaurant and bar area onsite for guests to eat and drink. This is a great convenience for guests and also a brilliant and easy way for the hotel to upsell. It’s not common, but some hotels do give the opportunity for guests to order food and drinks through a self-service kiosk. This is great if the restaurant is busy as it reduces the amount of time guests have to wait for their food, and instead they can sit comfortably at the bar until it's ready. 17%   ATM There's always going to be a time when someone needs to withdraw cash from their bank account, so having an ATM provided somewhere in the hotel is incredibly popular.   15%   Gift card sale/printing Some hotels will offer gift cards for guests to purchase for use in a spa, golf course or restaurant, and these can be acquired through a self-service kiosk. Printing will usually be available as well, so the guest will have their gift card ready to use immediately. This is great for the hotel as it's no extra work for the staff and it is a brilliant way to get new customers to their establishment. www.sentios.co.uk KIOSK solutions 25