Here’s a summary of the issues for hoteliers around GDPR, outlining why everyone in the hospitality industry needs to care about the EU’s new data privacy laws.
Are dual-branded hotels a good idea?
Hotels with more than one brand are increasingly common, and although there are some compelling advantages driving this trend, developers and owners should weigh the advantages against other considerations.
The explosion of hotel brands and what owners should do about it
Owners cannot stop hotel companies from expanding their offerings. There are, however, some steps that owners can take to protect themselves and even take advantage of the explosion of brands.
Why you may need to change your “competitive set” now
Spurred on by the many changes in the hotel brands, STR announced that, effective January 1, 2017, it will impose a new set of guidelines for determining eligibility of competitive sets.
5 key issues in hotel cybersecurity
Hotels should look at themselves as leaders in the fight for digital cybersecurity, just as they every day take responsibility for the physical security and safety of their guests.
Marriott-Starwood merger: the impact on owners, franchisees and developers
Is bigger really better? With the loss of the Starwood family of brands as an independent and significant competitive force in the industry, the merger will bring mixed blessings to stakeholders.
