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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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Graduate Hotels has opened hotels in Cambridge and Oxford. The two hotels – the Graduate Cambridge and The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels – have opened for overnight stays, with the bars and restaurants opening in coming weeks…
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In any city, on any street in the United States, you are bound to find endless rows of “Now Hiring!” signs. “No experience necessary! Signing bonus! Multiple positions open!”
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Hotels struggled to remain profitable in 2020, and breaking even was considered positive. In order to stay in business, many hotels cut services where they could…
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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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A recent task force assignment sent me to a high end resort in Florida as Food & Beverage Manager.  While there still are plenty of challenges to be met during this recovery period in the industry, there are also many encouraging signs of a strong…
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In the lead up to the 17th edition of the Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC) taking place live in person at Madinat Jumeirah from 20-22 September, Mr. Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi shares his thoughts on the industry's recovery…
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At the start of the pandemic, I implemented, when considered in retrospect, was an uncharacteristic experiment. For an entire day, I tried not to touch anything in a public space…
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