Hospitality technology in the 21st century

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate. A review of literature on hospitality education programs reveals current major technology issues, such as computer literacy and computer hardware and software programs. Yet, as evi-denced by current computer research issues, the computer technology referred to is apparently obsolete. Very few of the education technology issues are centered on noncomputer technology, such as robotics, building facilities, environment control, foodservice technology, or even managing technological systems. Several sce-narios involving hospitality technology in the 21 st century are presented, and all are based on currently known technology. Key Words: technology, facilities, computer, lodging, management preparation