How a train fan solved a real life Orient Express mystery
French railway aficionado Arthur Mettetal was watching a video on YouTube when some parked train carriages in the corner of the frame caught his eye.
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How a train fan solved a real life Orient Express mystery
French railway aficionado Arthur Mettetal was watching a video on YouTube when some parked train carriages in the corner of the frame caught his eye.
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In an age of specialization, Homi Vazifdar is one of the few remaining hotel generalists…
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Dubai restaurants awarded first-ever Michelin stars for the Middle East
Home to the world's tallest building and the world's deepest pool, Dubai is a hub for the spectacular -- from its architecture all the way down to its food…
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5 Tips On How to Target Corporate Meetings For Your Hotel
The hotel industry’s recovery after the pandemic has largely been driven by leisure travel. This season, hotels are experiencing a surge in occupancy for leisure travel. However, business travel is yet to make a full comeback post-pandemic…
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Why Didn't My Guest Leave a Review? 4 Ways to Get More Feedback from Your Guests
How many of us have read a book recommended by a friend? How many of us have watched a movie because “my cousin told me it is a must-see”? How many of us have chosen to stay at a hotel with a reputation for excellent service? Why wouldn’t we…
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THE 2022 GUIDE TO ATTRACTING GEN Z TO YOUR HOTEL
They are TikTokers who Snapchat and pegged to be the first immersed users of Metaverse. How well are you placed to attract Gen Zer to your hotel?
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David Kong, industry veterans launch DEI Advisors
Industry veterans David Kong, Rachel Humphrey and Lan Elliott are the principals of newly launched DEI Advisors, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and other minority groups to achieve their career aspirations…
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TRIPSCOUT RAISES $14M, LAUNCHES HOTEL BOOKING THROUGH INSTAGRAM
Tripscout is launching a hotel booking platform that co-founder and CEO Konrad Waliszewski says will offer private rates at discounts of up to 75% below the best publicly available rates.
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Moliving is moving hospitality in a new direction
For entrepreneur Jordan Bem, a mismatch between room supply and offseason demand in the highly seasonal destination of Montauk, N.Y., turned out to be the catalyst for a new hospitality concept.
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BEST WESTERN CEO HOPES FOR RECORD SUMMER PERFORMANCE
BWH Hotel Group has emerged from the pandemic with a strong balance sheet, while also providing relief worth millions of dollars to their member hoteliers, according to President and CEO Larry Cuculic…
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Vegan philosophy: To be or not to be plant-based?
Amid the cacophony from the social networks and other media, the word VEGAN is becoming more and more talked about…
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WILL HOTELS EVOLVE AT THE EXTREMES?
Travel recovery is getting started, but to keep the gravy train going hotels must look not only at what the post-pandemic guest wants but also the customer two years, five years and a decade from now…
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Map Advertisements: Should You Be Using Them?
Gas prices are rising at an alarming amount. And, our industry is noticing the booking window getting shorter and shorter due to travelers’ last-minute decision to get in the car and travel.
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FASHION PUBLISHING ICON ELLE BREAKS INTO HOTEL BUSINESS
Looking to leverage its global reputation in fashion publishing and with a goal to advance the empowerment for women, ELLE has launched ELLE Hospitality with two boutique brands, Maison ELLE and ELLE Hotel…
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The Set Collection joins the Global Hotel Alliance
Luxury hotel group The Set Collection has announced plans to join the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA).
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Alternative lodging options in the middle east
In the hospitality industry today, customers have a considerable number of alternatives compared to the options that were available only few years ago…
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Tourism Tidbits: Getting Ready for the Family Vacation Season
Although most family vacations will not occur in the Northern Hemisphere until June – August, May is the month when families plan their vacations…
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Finnair launches new long-haul premium economy and business class dining concepts
Finnair has launched new premium long-haul dining concepts, to coincide with the recent launch of the carrier’s new business and premium economy seats.
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Consumer confusion over best hotel rate
Consumers in the UK’s perception of where to find the best rate has become more confused over the pandemic, according to the latest Hotel Guest Survey from BVA BDRC.
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Focus on Hotels: Destination wedding bliss
When it came to pulling off a picture-perfect wedding, Kerri Brewster faced a bit more pressure than most brides.
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Hotels are slowing down their growth by refusing to adopt market research
Companies worldwide use market research to test the viability of new products or services by communicating directly with target customers…
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Horwath HTL Italy is pleased to release the Italy Hotels & Chains Report 2022
The industry-established reference for the Italian hotel branded supply is now in its 9th edition.
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Which loyalty program is best for your hotel?
The hospitality industry has always faced a unique challenge that most other industries don’t have: Repeat customers are hard to come by. Studies show that around 90% of all hotel guests never return for a second stay…
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Social Media Post Ideas For Hotels (Updated for 2022)
Social media is an important part of your hotel marketing strategy. It has evolved more rapidly than any other marketing platform in history and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down.
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