Barcode vs OCR Scanners: Which is Right for Your Hotel?

Ensuring effective check-in procedures and safeguarding guest data have become increasingly important in today's competitive hotel scene. However, hoteliers must balance cost and functionality when selecting the right technology.

Enter two popular solutions: barcode scanners and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scanners.

Which one should your hotel choose? TTI’s CEO, Steve Blidner, explains.

[00:00] Introduction to Scanners for Hotels and Chargebacks

[00:20] OCR Recognition for International Documents

[00:40] Cost Considerations with OCR vs. Barcode Scanning

[01:00] Barcode Scanning as a Cost-Effective Solution for U.S. Documents

[01:40] Limitations of Barcode Scanning for International Documents

[02:00] Benefits of Barcode Scanning for Budget Hotels and Hostels

[02:30] Importance of Guest Information for Chargebacks and Security

[03:00] Sharing “Do Not Rent” Lists Across Sister Hotels

[03:30] Benefits for Marketing Through Guest Data Collection

[04:00] Simple Integration with Property Management Systems

[04:30] Easy Setup Process for Hotels

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