We are seeing a slow recovery in the leisure sector with demand being captured through online channels, direct and indirect bookings as well as through tour operators and bed banks. But, as competition ramps up, not just between hotels and their pee…
Mind the generation gap! Generational differences in hospitality
A look at how to navigate the generational stereotype minefield that has some hospitality brands scratching their heads. With all the age-related differences and particularities that exist among Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z-ers,…
What Is Construction Project Delivery?
Architecture and DesignArchitecture is the skill and process of designing a structure, its exterior geometry and finishes, and defining the general interior layout of the building to enable its operational and logistical functions. When the architec…
Pegasus Rolls Out Industry-First Solution Powered By Hotel Trader For Automated B2B Distribution
NEW YORK – Pegasus, a leading global provider of top-rated hotel reservations and e-commerce solutions, today announced the rollout of its solution with Hotel Trader, an innovative new platform offering simple and highly scalable managed B2B distrib…
If Elon Musk Was A Hotelier
What if a person of Elon Musk’s character and bravado were to enter the hotel industry? How would they shake things up and presage the next ‘gamechangers’ to propel hospitality beyond our current challenges? I am a big fan of Elon Musk’s business ac…
HFTP Announces HITEC 2021 for September 27-30 in Dallas, Texas USA
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that HITEC North America 2021 will be held in-person on September 27-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas USA. Traditionally held in June,…
Don’t Lose Sight of the Optimal Distribution Strategy
Then COVID hit, and it seems like we’re starting over from scratch. Hotels are courting whatever demand they can find, however they can find it, and the temptation to lean on high-cost channels is there again. It’s imperative we rely on the best pra…
Cut Costs and Grow Stronger: Award-Winning Luxury Aspen Property, The Gant, Shares Strategies to Succeed in Tough Times and Bounce Back Better Than Ever
What does it mean to be authentically Aspen? Book a stay at The Gant, and you’ll soon find out. The luxury resort is nestled in a 5-acre enclave at the base of Aspen Mountain, striking a thoughtful balance between unpretentious luxury, nature, and c…
2021 Will Be the Year of Patience
This week, it was announced that two vaccine candidates have an over 90% effectiveness rate against the COVID-19 virus. This is incredibly good news for the travel and hospitality industry struggling under the weight of this unprecedented event. The…
Three-star Michelin chef Mauro Colagreco takes over restaurant at the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Switzerland
The legendary Kulm Hotel St. Moritz will welcome the three-star Michelin chef Mauro Colagreco this winter season when he takes over the hotel’s restaurant the K. Colagreco, is currently the best chef in the world (according to his peers in the annua…