TOKYO -- As Japan's understaffed hospitality industry deals with a rush of foreign tourists, hotels are increasingly turning to automated labor-saving devices.
Self-service check-in kiosks from Nippon NCR double in 3 years amid tourism influx
The lobbies at APA hotels are less crowded thanks to check-in kiosks. (Photo by Kazuki Yamaguchi)
TOKYO -- As Japan's understaffed hospitality industry deals with a rush of foreign tourists, hotels are increasingly turning to automated labor-saving devices.