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marylandstockguy

10/20/22 1:16 PM

#21178 RE: AKATITUS #21176

It's true that if/when this starts building momentum it'll make it easier to at least hold half. I admit it would be impossible for me to hold 100 percent if this really started taking off. I know me I'm a chicken. :)
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marylandstockguy

10/20/22 1:29 PM

#21179 RE: AKATITUS #21176

I have to say too, the hotels look beautiful. The one in downtown Phoenix looks like it would be in a fantastic location.

Two amenities that look really cool are the crypto trading floor and the NFT rewards program. Those both seem like very clever ideas. They both appear to be in our future....

I wonder about the "experience desk" instead of the front desk. I suppose everything is entirely automated with check-in/check-/room service? If so, that's brilliant.

I'm going to watch the Driving Innovation video now.
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marylandstockguy

10/20/22 3:10 PM

#21183 RE: AKATITUS #21176

Just listened through the Driving Innovation 20 minute vid. Some of the EV features seem a bit over the top (like the EV Mirror and Shower), but I guess some would love those extras. To me, the real conveniences come with the completely automated check-in and check-out. I loved the concept of checking in 24 hours early (it had that Southwest Airlines feel) but also the concept of saying "When I arrive at 5pm exactly, I want there to be a cheeseburger and apple martini in my room." That's genius.

Like Ken said, if prices are going to go from 100 to 300 bucks a night, people deserve something in return, other than a bigger TV.

One thing I wonder - no payments other than crypto accepted after 3 months? I dunno....that's hard to imagine. How many people only pay in crypto?

When he mentioned live concerts and name-dropped Ariana Grande and Drake, that was an attention grabber, along with saying they're bringing hospitality back. Very good potential here. I guess it all begins in Phoenix. I'd love to stay at a smart hotel just to get a feel for what it's like.