TechGazing

Imagine staying in a hotel and knowing who else is also there at the same time through a social networking site? This site could be the hotel website itself, allowing guests to interact if they wish to?

This post has been prompted by some responses I read on LinkedIn Answers following a hotel website related question (click here to read it). And this suggestion of a social site came from one of the respondents. Given below are what they said – what is your take on this?

“Do you REALIZE what a social networking opportunity the hotel website could be? What if there were an opt-in social network attached to every stay? Think on that a moment. What if a software startup and a VC were in the same hotel but didn’t know it? What if an upcoming sports star and a scout were there, and wished they knew of each other. See it?” – Chris Borgan, Social Media Strategy & Technology Expert

“I think Chris Brogan’s idea about networking is really interesting, particularly when I’m outside the US. I’d love to meet other professionals who speak English or are in the same industry. Perhaps you opt-in when you register, email invitation gets sent to all registrants, then the hotel sponsors an informal mixer w/one free beverage. It’s easy to see how this could be irritating, but I’d probably participate when I’m in Russia!” – Eric Weidner, Onwer, Workbox, Inc

“The social networking is a great idea for those hoping to meet others (you could select your type of meeting: business networking/singles socializing/couples socializing/families, etc).” – Kate Logan Fulford, Owner, ooma