Two huge trends within the hotel spa world are thermal bathing and contrast therapy (hot plus cold). Both portend tremendous business value, driving
Creative Hospitality and Laidback Luxury at Nayara Bocas del Toro
With so much attention given to the business of running hotels efficiently, we may forget that it’s the emotional core of giving guests incredible experiences
Azuma Brand launch signals larger hotel category trends
There was a fascinating hotel brand launch that occurred just after Earth Day, courtesy of none other than Adrian Zecha, founder of Aman. Even though this lasted rural hotspot
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Modern Hotel Wellness Program Design
Did you know that Abraham Maslow never came up with the hierarchy of needs pyramid named after him?
Marriott’s Lefay acquisition signals a Future of Wellness Cobranding
A big news item from late March that got wellness nerds like us excited was Marriott’s acquisition of the Lefay Resorts & Residences brand. As background
Luxury Hotel Opportunities for Another Year of Growth
It should be common knowledge by now that luxury hospitality is having a moment heading into 2026 and likely to last for the rest of the decade.
The Late Roman Era Presages Current Hotel Growth Opportunities
Regenerative tourism is booming. It’s become a facet for many of the highest RevPAR hotels and resorts around the globe. But a student of history
Total hotel profitability as the key objective for 2025
The new book “Total Hotel Mogel: Essays on Hotel Profitability” focuses on giving you the tools and insights you need to help your hotel organization continue to prosper no matter what 2025 brings.
Montreal at the Forefront of Boutique Brands with Corner Collection
The future of hospitality looks very bright for intrepid and meaningful boutique brands and hotel collections. We’ve seen this model work in European
Adding value through CRM lead nurturing
Now well into 2026 and the latter half of the decade, hotels have to reinvent yet again how they source customers, both transient as well as corporate and group.










