I’m actually going to start this blog with an apology. To Darren at ROOMNET, I’m sorry. I’m sorry because I read this post, all about Guest Room Entertainment and the idea inspired me so much, that I had to write about it to share it with my audienc…
Retail And Hospitality Convergence
Hospitality retail was once little more than a lobby corner shop and some display windows. But in recent years, hotels have started to see the marketing and revenue potential retail presents. When it launched in 2006, the Hoxton Hotel London’s front…
An Introduction To Teaching Gen Z
Generation Z is the generation that follows the millennials, commonly referred to as Gen Z. With birth years starting around 1997, Gen Zers are well into their early careers but not yet as experienced as millennials. This makes them malleable employ…
COVID-19: Hospitality Employee Sentiment Findings
The last few months have been unprecedented difficult times for the hospitality and travel industry employees who were severely impacted. Hotel closures as well as travel halts have naturally forced companies to take measures that have resulted in f…
WTTC Welcomes The Beginning Of The Recovery Of Travel Across Europe
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC welcomes the reopening of borders and the easing of travel restrictions across Europe, and applauds the European Commission (EC) recommendation to Schengen Member States to lift all internal border c…
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Now in Hotel Digital Marketing: June Edition
As travel restrictions begin to lift, hotels are ramping up marketing spend to capture travel demand. To ensure a strong strategy, it’s important to keep a pulse on the latest digital innovations you can leverage across channels to make a greater im…
3 Simple Steps to Ensure Cleanliness Amid COVID-19 Worry
COVID-19 has amplified the call for hotel cleanliness. Long after the virus is gone, the dangers of germs will linger in guests’ minds — producing anxiety with every sneeze, every handshake and every dubious surface. It’s up to hoteliers to both pro…
Generate More Revenue by Looking at Your Hotel Like an Owner
In the area of hotels, the cost of construction (and/or hotel purchase) falls into the category of sunk cost. Let’s think of a hotel from the owner’s perspective. They want to maximize the value of the real estate they have purchased – every inch of…
100 Ideas For The Food & Beverage Industry Post COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis led to major structural and operational changes for the restaurant industry, from the implementation of new health standards to adaptation to new customer expectations. We offer 100 ideas to allow independent restaurateurs or ope…
Dubai’s Leading Hospitality Company Leverages the Industry’s Top Analytics Platform
Emaar Hospitality Group, being extremely data-driven, will have access to interactive visual dashboards coupled with predictive analytics, and viewership of the entire hotel portfolio of hotels at a glance which helps identifying areas that require …