Lodging Interactive, an award-winning digital marketing and social media engagement agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry, announced today that it continues to see increasing demand for group and social event bookings through its recen…
What is a POS system?
The point of sale (POS), historically known as the cash register, was invented by an Ohio saloon owner in 1879 in order to stop theft from employees and guests. Today, the physical need to store and safeguard pennies, nickles and dimes is over. In s…
When will international travel return? Here’s what we know right now
The number of people busting out of their countries will start creeping up this spring and rise higher by mid-year, travel industry experts predict, as vaccines and risk-based safety measures are rolled out more widely and spiking coronavirus cases …
With Pent-Up Demand Expected in 2021, Hilton Introduces Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions for Meetings and Events
MCLEAN, Va. – As we emerge from a year of uncertainties, one business reality seems crystal clear: Hybrid meetings and events will be critical in the near-term. To address this dramatic shift in how people meet and celebrate, Hilton is introducing a…
Scandic Arlandastad Opens Its Doors
Scandic Arlandastad has now opened following an agreement that Scandic signed in November 2020 to take over the hotel. With 150 rooms featuring Scandinavian design with natural, light-colored wood and textiles in a subdued palette, Arlandastad is ne…
Resiliency and Sustainability in Hospitality in 2021: Paving the Way Forward
From encouraging longer stays to energy-performance contracting, the hands-on advice and strategic guidance provided by seasoned experts are geared towards future-proofing our industry. The talks in hospitality are about recovery, resilience, recali…
How 2020 changed real estate (and how it didn’t)
The pandemic left hardly any business or industry untouched, but real estate was front and center for many of the biggest shifts. The offices where we work, warehouses facilitating the boom in online-shopping, hotels and malls that went quiet during…
Continental Adrift: What does Brexit mean for UK & EU travelers?
After several years of dominating headlines, the Brexit transition period is over. What does the deal mean for EU and UK business travelers and how do we make heads or tails of the new restrictions? “Ignore the hype,” says CWT Client Executive Andre…
Business Management vs Hospitality Management
First things first: What is the difference between Business Management and Hospitality Management degree courses? To answer this question, we shall address each subject in turn, taking a closer look at potential career outcomes. What is a Business M…
Saying Goodbye to 2020 with Gratitude
This past year has been a tough one; a year which was, for many, filled with suffering and loss and I for one, alongside most others, could not wait for 2021 to commence. In reflecting on the last 12 months, I have consciously decided to adopt a dif…