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NDTV
7 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Video Shows Indian Man Remotely Operating Front Desk Of US Hotel, Americans Furious
A video has surfaced online showing an Indian man remotely operating the front desk of a Miami hotel in the US, sparking both curiosity and backlash online. The footage features a visitor checking in via a high-tech system, interacting with the Indian assistant displayed on a large screen. The video was shared by Pete Lang on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing his hotel check-in experience. In the video, Mr Langs interacts with a virtual front desk employee who appears on a screen, handling the check-in process remotely. The employee asks Langs if he needs one or two room keys, and after he responds, the receptionist provides further instructions and generates the registration form, all through a video call on the screen. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pete Langs (@languageguy1) Although the video doesn't specify the front desk employee's nationality or location, many viewers assumed he was from the Indian subcontinent and likely working remotely from outside the US. In the comments section, many Americans blamed Indians for taking jobs and criticised the hotel for outsourcing the front desk role to someone abroad. One user wrote, "Miami hotel has outsourced their front desk to India. Guests are checked in virtually on a video call with an Indian representative. More American jobs are outsourced overseas. At some point, this should just become illegal. If you make money in America, you should hire Americans." Another commented, 'It's weird how hotels, Dunkin Doughnuts, 7-11s, and gas stations are now mostly owned and run by Indians. I wonder how that pipeline works." A third said, "Outsourcing has reached another level. India is the biggest beneficiary of this." A fourth added, "This is so dystopian. But also hilarious." A fifth stated, "Very cool! Several U.S. cities have had this since COVID-19. Cheaper to hire virtual workers. No workers' comp, benefits, retirement, etc." Notably, Indian professionals dominate the US workforce in STEM fields, with over 70% of H-1B visas granted to Indians in 2023. Many US companies outsource work to India due to its skilled workforce and lower operational costs. According to Deloitte, 59% of American companies outsource to India, and 80% of US and European firms consider it a top destination for IT solutions.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
US hotel hires virtual Indian receptionist amid job crisis, viral video sparks debate: ‘Human interaction is losing its ground'
A viral video showing a virtual check-in process at a hotel in Miami, US, has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users criticising the move as an example of outsourcing American jobs overseas, particularly to India. The clip, originally shared by TikTok and Instagram user Pete Langs (@languageguy1), shows him interacting with a remote receptionist via video call displayed on a screen at the hotel's front desk. 'Do you need one room key or two room keys?' the virtual receptionist asks, before walking Langs through the check-in process and generating a registration form. The video was widely circulated across all social media platforms. Sharing the video, an X handle @IndianTechGuide wrote, 'US hotels are outsourcing their front desk to Indians who checks guests virtually on video call.' Watch here: 🚨 US hotels are outsourcing their front desk to Indians who checks guests virtually on video call. — Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) August 3, 2025 With over seven lakh views, the video sparked a debate over cheap labour. 'We indians deserve this, such a hypocrite we are. Same job we will not do in India but doing it happily in other countries such a slave mindset!' a user wrote. 'We are the cheapest tech labour you can find in the world, it's normal to be exploited. In less than 200 USD you can hire someone from India that too full time,' another user commented. 'We are literally the call center of the world. Our youths work day-night for others. While we earn changes, US is the biggest beneficiary,' a third user reacted. 'Why human interaction is losing its ground,' a fourth user chimed in. According to a National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) analysis, the foreign-born labour force has reduced by 7.4 lakh since January 2025. The report also stated that nearly 1.7 million immigrant workers exited the workforce this year. Last month, only 73,000 job positions were added, while revisions after Donald Trump took over the White House wiped out 258,000 jobs previously reported for May and June.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Miami not Mumbai': Hotel under fire for reportedly hiring virtual Indian receptionist; US netizens say ‘hire Americans'
Image: Instagram@/languageguy1 A hotel in Miami is under fire for allegedly hiring an Indian to be a receptionist and to check in guests virtually. The video, which is now going viral on social media, has sparked backlash, fueling concerns over job outsourcing amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment. Originally posted by Pete Langs (@languageguy1) on TikTok and Instagram, the video shows him checking into a hotel room with assistance from a man appearing on a screen rather than physically present at the front desk. The virtual front desk employee asks Langs, 'Do you need one room key or two room keys?' to which he replies, 'Two, just in case I lose one.' The receptionist, speaking via video call, then proceeds to provide check-in instructions and generates the registration form. While the video does not confirm the front desk employee's nationality or location, many viewers assumed that he is from the Indian subcontinent and possibly working remotely from outside the United States. '@GovRonDeSantis This is Miami! Pass a law banning this. Outsourcing hotel check in to India?!' commented a user tagging Ronald Dion DeSantis, the governor of Florida. 'This is Miami, not Mumbai hire Americans first,' said another user. 'Everything is outsourced to India now. This will be the next big immigration crisis,' commented a user. 'This is almost comical at this point. India needs to be paying Americans to have to deal with them,' another comment read. 'Boycott La Quinta. They're taking way jobs from Americans!!' another user commented. Public opinion on immigration in the US is highly charged, with at least 8 Indians being sent back every day this year under the Trump administration between January 2020 to December 2024. As per data released by the Ministry of External Affairs, 7,244 Indians were deported for various reasons between January 2020 and July 2025. Nearly a quarter of those, 1,703 individuals, were deported after Donald Trump began his second term in office.
News18
04-08-2025
- Business
- News18
‘This Is Disturbing': Hotel's Switch To Offshore Virtual Staff In Miami Raises Employment Concerns
Last Updated: Reacting to the video, a user said, "So American jobs are being taken by Indian people overseas and AI at the same time. Two slaps in the face." A video showing a man checking into a hotel in Miami with the help of a virtual front desk employee has stirred strong reactions online. It has led to discussions around outsourcing, job security and data safety in the US. The clip was first uploaded on Instagram by Pete Langs, who captured his experience while checking into a hotel in Florida's Miami. What stood out in the video was that the person assisting him with the check-in wasn't physically present at the front desk. Instead, a man appeared on a screen and helped him through a video call. In the video, the virtual receptionist asks Langs, 'Do you need one room key or two room keys?" to which Langs responds, 'Two, just in case I lose one." The man on screen then proceeds to guide him through the check-in process and prepares the registration form. Langs captioned his video with, 'Miami virtual check-in at hotels!" The Video Received Backlash After being reposted on X (formerly Twitter), the video triggered strong reactions from users, especially Americans, who expressed concern about jobs being shifted outside the country. A number of people assumed that the receptionist was based in India, although the video does not confirm either the person's location or nationality. Sharing Lang's video, one X user wrote, 'Miami hotel has outsourced their front desk to India. Guests are checked in virtually on a video call with an Indian representative. More American jobs are being outsourced overseas. At some point, this should just become illegal. If you make money in America, you should hire Americans." The footage's comments section was soon filled with criticism and questions. Some users expressed frustration over what they see as a growing trend of outsourcing jobs to people outside the US. Others questioned the safety of personal information being shared internationally. A user commented, 'So American jobs are being taken by Indian people overseas AND AI at the same time. Two slaps in the face." Another wrote, 'Why are they giving jobs to India? This has been a long-standing thing. So that means your data has been sent to India. You're staying in an American Hotel chain but yet your data is in India now." 'Simple, don't book in. Look for another hotel. If you are upset about it, then put your action where your mouth is and book with hotels where the front desk is in person and not outsourced to India," someone said. A person remarked, 'It's weird how hotels, Dunkin Donuts, 7-11s, and gas stations are now mostly owned and run by Indians. I wonder how that pipeline works." 'This is disturbing and anti-American. As a kid, I worked for Marriott Hotels at the front desk. I can't imagine replacing that front desk greeting with an individual in India," read another comment. The outrage over virtual check-ins and outsourcing comes at a time when the American labour market is already seeing a huge shift. According to a National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) analysis, the foreign-born labour force has shrunk by 7,35,000 since January 2025. Broader figures suggest that close to 1.7 million immigrant workers who were employed earlier this year are no longer part of the country's active workforce. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : viral news view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Hire Americans': Miami hotel slammed for outsourcing front desk to India
A video that shows the front desk of a Florida hotel being manned by a virtual receptionist has sparked outrage in the United States. The video has raised concerns about American jobs being outsourced to other countries at a time when the anti-immigrant sentiment is at an all-time high. A video of a virtual receptionist at an American hotel has sparked outcry (Instagram/@languageguy1) Video of virtual front desk staffer sparks outrage The video was first shared by Pete Langs (@languageguy1) on TikTok and Instagram. It shows Langs checking into his room with the help of a man who sits not at the front desk but appears on a screen during the check-in process. 'Do you need one room key or two room keys?' the virtual front desk employee asks Langs, who replies, 'Two, just in case I lose one.' The receptionist, speaking over a video call through the screen, issues further check-in instructions and generates the registration form. 'Miami virtual check in at hotels!' Langs wrote while sharing the video on TikTok and Instagram. The video was reposted on X, where it sparked outcry against Indians for 'stealing' American jobs. Although there is nothing in the video to indicate that the front desk employee is Indian or not living in the US, viewers surmised from his appearance and accent that he belongs to the subcontinent. 'Hire Americans' 'Miami hotel has outsourced their front desk to India. Guests are checked in virtually on video call with an Indian representative,' read the caption on X. 'More American jobs outsourced overseas. At some point this should just become illegal. If you make money in America, you should hire Americans'. The comments section of the video was therefore quickly flooded with outrage as Americans blamed Indians for taking jobs. Many people also slammed the hotel for outsourcing the front desk role to someone sitting outside the US. 'So American jobs are being taken by Indian people overseas AND AI at the same time. Two slaps in the face,' a user said. 'The irony is people will hate the Indians who are just doing a job while completely ignoring the American bosses and shareholders who actually made the decision to outsource these jobs in the first place,' another pointed out. 'It's up to people to actually walk out. The problem is these hotels are cheaper than everyone else because they're hiring outside the country,' a third added.
