Thursday, April 13, 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017

Hospitality Hackathon - Submit Form

Due to 'popular demand' - the submit due date is 02/04 - Awards, Prizes + Refreshments are still scheduled 06/04 at noon....Salle 14
 

Learn Next Survey - Tools and Resources

Feedback from last session survey - what would you like to learn next

There was a wide variety of requests...more than could be cover in one or two classes.  So here are some links to resources....


Innovation sources

Hospitality Innovation Center



Social Trends and Case Studies

Apps + new gen tech products

Friday, March 24, 2017

Hospitality Hackathon 2017 Hotel Challenges are up

As you are all creative thinkers with innovative ideas, I'm sure you will enjoy the 2017 real-world challenges for the Hackathon.


We have unique challenges and excellent hotels to work with
  • Veranda Bar @ Hotel Le Littre Paris
  • Zoku Appart Hotel Amsterdam
  • Qbic Hotel Amsterdam
  • Tiara Chateau Hotel Chantilly
As well, Revenue Optimization teams at Xotels will be reviewing the entries....a super visibility opportunity for you!
Here are some details + links for each of the challenges.
  • Challenge 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 now closed - others to choose from!!
You can sign your team up here - only 2 teams per each challenge - first come, first served.
If you need more info or hotel details - please let me know Monday so that I can put you in touch directly with the contact!!
Key Dates:
  • 24/03 - Challenges Posted
  • 31/03 - Submit Date - Solutions Presentation + Summary Video
  • 06/04 - Noon at CMH - Awards + Refreshments
 Questions, problems - please let me know by Monday.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

'Make Information Beautiful' Series from Visme

Visme founder Payman Taei share tips so that your work and presentations look like they were created by a design pro.

Just think of what this can do for your MBA thesis!!

Feel free to share!


Session 4 - Creative Tool - Visme

A sample of a presentation created with Visme...give the tool a try!!
 

Created using Visme. An easy-to-use Infographic Maker.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Creative CMBA 2nd Semester

Welcome back...

This semester we will explore cutting edge concepts - examples:
  • Beacons + geo-location
  • Virtual Reality
  • Wearable technology
In class, you  will use your creative thinking to imagine NEW, original uses for the platforms we look at...then present you ideas to the class!!



As promised - no homework - but GREAT classwork!!
 If there is a topic or tech capability that YOU would like to explore - just let me know.  I am open to all ideas!! 





Creative inspiration I use
Please share any creative sites that you use in the comments below.