U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 35,000 hotels and resorts across the U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean…
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U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 35,000 hotels and resorts across the U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean…
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Using Social Media First-Party Data for An Audience-First Approach to Paid Ads
Social media has become a powerful business tool since its inception. Gone are the days of MySpace, Friendster, and Photobucket…
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Is Hospitality a Zero-Sum Game?
The hospitality market is in the midst of a massive transformation in technology, operations, and guest engagement. But will ‘high-tech’ advancements always conflict with ‘high-touch’ hospitality?
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Global Lodging Demand Elevated to Unexpected Heights (Report Download)
Lodging demand elevated to unexpected heights. With lodging demand recovering at a quicker pace than expected, hoteliers will need to adapt and create a working environment that supports the health and wellbeing of its workforce…
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Andrea Scherz Named Chairman of The Leading Hotels of the World’s Executive Committee
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has elected Andrea Scherz as the chairman of its Executive Committee. Scherz, who held the position since the New Year, is the proprietor and general manager of Gstaad Palace in Switzerland…
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Career trends and in-demand jobs in the hotel industry for 2022
After a challenging few years for hospitality staff, this year is going to offer some exciting opportunities for hotel professionals.
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JW MARRIOTT’S ROHR EMBODIES BRAND ETHOS
At a time when the pandemic has slowed down business travel, Bruce Rohr, vice president and global brand leader, JW Marriott, says the “work from anywhere” flexibility has helped the brand grow as it was quick to recognize travelers’ increased focus…
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Omni Adds a Lifestyle Hotel Flavor to Hedge Against Convention Business
Omni's strategy for convention hotels is stuffing the ground floor with local restaurants and bars, offering a revenue lift in tough times. But it also costs a lot of money to develop…
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The changing dynamic of group sales in management companies
The disruption the hospitality industry has experienced over the past two years has been dramatic, to say the least…
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Four Seasons leans into leisure travel with 2022 growth plans
Luxury hotel company Four Seasons, now majority-owned by Bill Gates' Cascade Investments, has big plans afoot for 2022.
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It's Time to Better Understand Social to Increase Bookings
The pandemic has changed many things, and one of the most important aspects of doing business has evolved due to the new way consumers utilize social media.
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Robotic Furniture Company Collaborates with Marriott to Help Guests Live Large in Small Spaces
Ori combines engineering, technology, and design expertise to create transformable furniture and provide more flexible and multi-functional spaces that are also more sustainable.
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How to Break the Silo Mentality' at Your Hotel with a Successful Commercial Strategy
Periods of disruption often create the ideal setting for invention. With the pandemic obstructing the hotel industry’s vision for the future, that time appears to have arrived.
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IS TIKTOK PART OF TRAVEL'S RECOVERY TOOLBOX?
TikTok has often been dismissed as a video platform for Gen Z but travel brands are increasingly turning to it to help them broaden their reach.
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Boutique Hotels Turn to Artisanal Coffee Programs for a Wake-Up Call on Service
Hotels would be wise to ditch the powdered dairy and differentiate themselves by aligning with local roasters for artisanal coffee programs…
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Travel & Tourism could grow to $8.6 trillion in 2022, says WTTC
Contribution to global GDP could return to pre-pandemic levels this year - Millions of jobs to be recovered if governments continue to remove restrictions to travel
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Accor signs a multi-year partnership with Sixt
Accor has signed a multi-year partnership with mobility provider Sixt, providing additional benefits for members of its ALL (Accor Live Limitless) loyalty programme.
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Space Hotels Could Be the Key to Unlocking the Final Frontier
Orbital Assembly Corp. VP explains how its artificial gravity technology will help to create a space tourism industry that will eventually be accessible to most consumers.
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