Hotels Have a Labor Problem. Is This the Long-Term Solution?
It’s been said that perception is reality. Under that maxim, hoteliers are feeling vexed by the labor shortage.
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Hotels Have a Labor Problem. Is This the Long-Term Solution?
It’s been said that perception is reality. Under that maxim, hoteliers are feeling vexed by the labor shortage.
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How Hosted Telecom Eliminates Communication Silos
Technology incongruencies can be a significant driver of communications silos in the hospitality sector…
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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Money Never Looks After Itself
I do not know about your experience, but for me growing up in the hotel world, and especially my first decade working in F&B and rooms, the adage, “Look after the guests and the money will look after itself,” was literally beat into my head…
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Aslan Serkan: Tasigo hotels in Kazan. The first design and eco-friendly
Aslan Serkan has a classic career path as a hotelier - from bell boy, whom he worked every summer in Turkey, to the general manager of the Kazan Palace by Tasigo and Neo Kazan Palace by Tasigo hotels in Kazan…
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Hotels Can Afford to Be Greedy As 2021 Enters Its Final Quarter
“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” This wise saying has stood the test of time for a good reason, it cautions the greedy among us to value what they already have rather than chase after something with higher value but more risk…
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What Hoteliers Need to Know About Cloud-Based Technology and PMS
Four simple truths will enable hotel and resort operators to assess the right cloud-based property-management system for their single or multi-property enterprise
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The Lasting Tech Trends That Fad-Averse Hoteliers Are Pursuing Now
If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel whose guest rooms still had iPod docking stations, you have an intuitive grasp of why hotel executives are nervous about investing in guest-facing technology…
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Exclusive: Accor’s Bazin on How Travel Portfolios Are Changing
Luxury Travel Advisor’s parent company, Questex, owns the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), which recently convened in Berlin, bringing over 1,200 senior leaders in global hospitality investment and development together for the…
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Marriott CEO Speaks on “Where do We Go From Here?”
Luxury Travel Advisor’s parent company, Questex, owns the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), which recently convened in Berlin, bringing over 1,200 senior leaders in global hospitality investment and development together for the…
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With So Many People Quitting, Don’t Overlook Those Who Stay
For anyone who doubted, the data is in. The “Great Resignation” is real and it’s happening. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that during the months of April, May, and June 2021 a total of 11.5 million workers quit their jobs. And it’s not over…
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Gilda Perez-Alvarado receives 2021 Castell Award
Officials of Castell Project Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry have named Gilda Perez-Alvarado, global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality, as the recipient of…
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HB on the Scene: CEOs discuss labor crunch at The Lodging Conference
The hospitality industry gathered at The Lodging Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort here, and the atmosphere was one of positivity as everyone was excited to be together to discuss business and spend time with old friends…
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Clean guest data and why it matters
Even with the best intentions and training in place, it’s very easy for hotels to experience data inaccuracies…
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What if Labor Shortage Is a Long-Term Threat to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry?
The U.S. economy finally shows signs of a strong recovery from the pandemic…
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Successful Talent Retention in the 21st Century Workplace. Focus on Hospitality & Leisure
With the developments over the past 18 months, it is more important than ever for hotel owners and operators to retain their top-performing employees.
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HB Exclusive: Wyndham webinar offers staffing tips for owners
During the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts webinar, “Effectively Operating Your Hotel When Faced with Staffing Challenges,” Steve Raposa, senior director, franchise operations & quality, Wyndham, guided the conversation with Tracy Ripa, SVP, North…
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Hotel Bookings Globally Hit Their Highest Point Since the Start of the Pandemic
While uncertainty continues to dominate headlines, there is a new constant that remains chronically underreported. Booked travel. In fact, it’s now been four consecutive months that hotel bookings globally have remained over 60% of 2019 levels…
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Hotels Must Learn Lessons from Airlines to Bounce Back Stronger After Pandemic
Using interconnected technology platforms to drive the digital transformation of the industry and provide guests with increased choices and control over their stay will be the key to success.
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