Important Historical Events since 1950

By gottalovealy

  • Diners Club credit cards

    Credit cards were given out to 200 people, and accepted by 14 resturants in New York. Considered first modern credit card.

  • First mini bar

    First mini bar
    Siegas introduces first true mini bar

  • SABRE Reservation System

    Semi-Automatic Business Research Environment was created to meet and forge an alliance to improve the reservisor system.

  • Color TV

    Color TV
    Color tv was introduced in guest rooms.

  • Electronic Key Card

    Electronic Key Card
    VingCard introduces the first electronic key card.

  • First guest room telephone

    First guest room telephone
    Teledex Corporation introduces the first telephone designed specifically for hotel guestrooms

  • Wireless Internet

    Wireless Internet
    Wireless Internet was accessible in guest rooms.

  • HPG is launched

    Hospitality Performance Group is launched and begins to change electronic marketing for the travel industry.