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Alexandria, VA – The business travel industry continues to report an overall willingness and optimism about the return to business travel. However, the rise of the Delta variant and other variants has become a cause for uncertainty and increased con…

The shock the travel industry has experienced is driving many to look at different ways of doing things post-pandemic. There is a greater need than ever to remove costs from processes and gain efficiencies, so that the industry can recover from the …

Hotel loyalty programs might be due for an upgrade. During the “Does Loyalty Have a Shelf Life?” panel at the 2021 Hotel Data Conference, hotel executives with specialties in revenue management and sales and marketing discussed some of the loyalty t…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Despite every corner of the hotel industry being challenged, a handful of hotels in the U.S. have been able to grow either occupancy, rate or both during the 12-month period ending March 2021. Hannah Smith, senior consultant, STR …

Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, today announced new appointments to its Board of Directors. Frits van Paasschen, current member of …

This week Forbes shared its third-annual America’s Best-In-State Employers list, recognizing organizations top rated by employees across the country. Compiled through a survey of U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors, including topics like salar…

Conserving resources for future generations requires a pro-active approach. The Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère Davos in the Swiss Alps has become one of the first active participants in the Davos Climate Fund, which was instigated today by the D…

After more than a year of staying at home, travelers had time to think about how to do a lot of things better — and travel is no exception. The Washington Post Creative Group and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program…

Distribution strategy helps to improve the way customers interact with your business, leading to customer satisfaction and repeat business. It can also help you streamline your business to make it more efficient. Through a more efficient business an…

In the wake of the coronavirus, and the issues it created—including a labor shortage—hoteliers are working to get their arms around food and beverage service. That topic, and many more, were discussed by a quartet of industry professionals during a …