Over the past 10 weeks, Optii has been fully analyzing over 37 COVID-19 cleaning protocol initiatives by top brands and management companies. We have also been in constant communication with industry leaders to learn about their main Housekeeping co…
BLLA Dares to Adapt with First Digital Summit
LOS ANGELES — Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) will combine its two most popular gatherings as an unmissable digital event this fall. The Boutique Lifestyle Digital Summit will be held on September 17 with the message of 2020, “Dare to…
No Surprises Here: 92% of Travelers Claim Cleanliness Is the Most Important Factor in Selecting Accommodations
A recent study from Tripadvisor found that for consumers thinking about future travel: More than 9 out of 10 (92%) said cleanliness is the most important factor in selecting accommodations. More than 8 in 10 (84%) said cleanliness or sanitization ce…
Hotel Villa Magna to Become the First Hotel in Spain to Operate Under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been selected by RLH Properties, a company listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange and owner of Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid, Spain, to manage the iconic property following a thoughtful enhancement that will be undertaken …
What Will Meetings and Events Look Like as We Recover?
But while the work-from-home model is readily embraced by employees who are accustomed to the office environment, many questions remain. What will the post-pandemic workplace look like? Will the remote-working model become the new precedent? Will ma…
Tech Visionary and Entrepreneur Einar Rosenberg Talks About Critical Must-Have Hotel Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World
With 15 years as a global leader and inventor in Near Field Communication (NFC) and Mobile Payment technologies, Einar finds himself among the top 10 authorities in the disciplines worldwide. A member of elite societies, including MENSA, NSHMBA, and…
‘New World, New Employee Safety Culture’ Webcast Series Launching from React Mobile
Seattle – Even before COVID-19, a new safety culture began emerging in hospitality that placed employee protection at the core of operations. As hoteliers readied to meet legislative mandates or honor commitments to the American Hotel & Lodging Assn…
The 10 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Checking in (and Out of) a Hotel, According to the CEO of HotelTonight
Editor’s Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure. Travel logistics, in general, can be a major source of stress while on vacation. It’s when we’re rushing th…
You Won’t Believe How Many Airlines Haven’t Survived Coronavirus. How Does It Affect You?
Although things have been starting to pick back up in travel, it’s no secret that the airline industry has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The International Air Transport Association is saying that global losses could reach billions of do…
Is the Travel and Hospitality Industry Prepared to work with the Pandemic? Part One – Slaying the Beast!
Yes, you read that right! There is no grammatical error in the heading. To overcome and outdo the challenges brought to our threshold by the novel Coronavirus, we need to, henceforth, work with and not just in the Pandemic. COVID 19 has been unique …