China’s Golden Week Travel Unlikely to Bounce Back to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
After another year of pandemic pain, citizens will probably be visiting destinations closer to home when celebrating this coming October. - Matthew Parsons
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China’s Golden Week Travel Unlikely to Bounce Back to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
After another year of pandemic pain, citizens will probably be visiting destinations closer to home when celebrating this coming October. - Matthew Parsons
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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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What should recruiters check on LinkedIn when hiring hospitality graduates?
LinkedIn, the largest professional social network with over 740 million members (and over 55 million registered companies), has become a phenomenal professional tool for vetting people. We screen the profiles of our bosses, peers and subordinates…
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With Summer's Last Breath, Global Hotel Industry Still Gasping for Air
The collective hotel industry is facing a cold, hard truth: attaining the same level of pre-pandemic operational performance will not be measured in days, but months, even years…
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Pandemic Twist Emerges on Bookings for Hotels in Tussle With Online Resellers
«Hotel companies have broadly resisted using aggregators such as Expedia and Booking.com for online sales so far during the recovery because of somewhat surprising factors. Yet the temptation remains». Sean O'Neill…
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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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Why Should a Hotel Brand Fit a Specific Purpose?
Given the dearth of hotel marketing over the past two years, many customers don’t have a good impression of what each property stands for or what their unique value is…
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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Cuts Plate Waste by 35%
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has successfully cut plate waste in employee dining areas by up to 35%.
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Arash Azarbarzin Named Chief Executive Officer for Highgate
Highgate announced yesterday the appointment of industry pioneer, Arash Azarbarzin, as Chief Executive Officer. The pivotal hire signifies Highgate's increased focus on building a world-class team and expanding its luxury and lifestyle capabilities…
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Sustainability in hospitality: Putting construction issues first
Hospitality firms are increasingly keen to jump on the sustainability bandwagon. However, too often they get lost in the complexity of the subject and limit their engagement to unimaginative solutions such as towel reuse in bathrooms…
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The Dos and Donts of Responding to Guests on Social Media
Understanding the way guests use social media can help you anticipate the ways they’ll communicate with you…
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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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Extended Stay Remains Resilient Amid Continued Uncertainty
Travelers today are more price-conscious than ever…
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Human Rights as a New Hospitality Resource
The International Institute of Modern Butlers has launched a web site dedicated to educating all citizens of all countries on their Human Rights as given in the United Nation's 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)…
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Real Estate Firm JLL Launches Short-term Rental Platform
Real estate services provider JLL is launching a short-term rental platform it’s positioning as a rival to giants in the space including Airbnb and Booking.com.
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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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A New List of the Most Valuable Public Travel Companies
While the old school travel industry still dominates in stock market valuations, there’s no doubt that Airbnb has caused disruption. Even after the devastating pandemic, travel stocks are still a powerful option…
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