Eating Disorders: Home Concierge

Friday, 16 November 2012

Home Concierge

The Harsha House was built in 1891 by Charlevoix businessman Horace Harsha and was the family home. Harsha's daughter, Irene, married Earl Young, the Charlevoix architect know for his "mushroom" hobbit houses. Guests can use them to print out maps, coupons, and tickets without ever interacting with a human being. The Queen Anne style home was donated to the Historical Society by his granddaughter, Ann Harsha in 1979. Technology has impacted the concierge business, just as it has virtually every other industry. Using a Web-based system, concierges can now track guest requests until they're fulfilled, and can make reservations even before a restaurant opens. In some hotels, touch-screen kiosks have supplemented or even replaced concierge. These kiosks provide information on restaurants, shopping, city tours, and services. Guests can use them to print out maps, coupons, and tickets without ever interacting with a human being.