By virtue and extension of that, the travel and hospitality industry is no different. Even at the cost of having to observe social distancing, thereby leading to abysmally low footfalls, airlines, hotels and restaurants are opening up in the current…
Hospitality Financial Leadership – Pay to Play
I have learned a few things since starting my own business nearly seven years ago. Here is a shortlist of accomplishments: I have managed to survive as my own systems manager which also means looking after Johanne’s stuff which is no small feat for …
Hotel Operators: Various Approaches To Security And Cleaning Protocols
Globally, hospitality companies industries are hopping on the cleaning, safety and security certification bandwagon. The Coronavirus is forcing professionals to embrace changes, even if they are not how we pictured our industry to be. Meanwhile, hot…
Emotional Intelligence: A Blessing Or A Curse?
An historical excursus This year, emotional intelligence (EI) celebrates its 30th anniversary. It was 1990 when Peter Salovey and John Mayer published the first scientific article on EI where they defined it as ”The ability to monitor one’s own and…
Housekeeping to Take Centerstage in the New Normal
Many predictions have already been made for what hospitality will look like after the lockdown is over, but none are clearer than the need for drastically bolstered cleaning procedures. Regardless of any new government mandates that eventually come …
Millennial influencers will be indispensable in travel sector recovery, says GlobalData
Elite and young independent travelers are crucial to the recovery of the travel sector as they are likely to be the first tourists to embark on international travel, however according to a survey by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, …
Meliá Gives An Extra Boost To The Digitalisation Of Its B2B Relationships
Meliá Hotels International has created the Meliá Pro Travel Labs community on Facebook, an exclusive community for travel agents with a programme of live events in which agents will have the chance to take part in webinars, workshops, round tables a…
The INNSiDE By Meliá Brand Makes Its Debut This Summer In Fuerteventura
The INNSiDE by Meliá Fuerteventura (formerly Sol Beach House Fuerteventura) is located in Jandía Natural Park alongside Sotavento Beach, nine kilometres of golden sand and a stunning lagoon that have become the most iconic symbol of this practically…
The INNSiDE By Meliá Brand Makes Its Debut This Summer In Ibiza
With an unbeatable location facing the spectacular San Antonio Bay, the INNSiDE by Meliá Ibiza Hotel (formerly Sol House Ibiza) opens its doors this summer to bring a new lifestyle concept to the island. The hotel provides 275 modern and refreshing …
Hotel Rate Trends Summer 2020: London & Paris
Global Asset Solutions and Origin World Labs present a study for hoteliers, revenue managers and owners with key market trends by region for Summer 2020. As hotels begin to re-open, revenue managers need to decide their pricing and rate strategy. As…