Announcements16th September 2026Your Hotel’s Strategy Shouldn’t Live in Your HeadMatthew StephensMost hotel leaders can rattle off their property’s strengths and weaknesses in casual conversation. Far fewer have that same information…
Announcements11th September 2026IoH Renews eHotelier’s Endorsement Through 2028Matthew StephensYour eHotelier Certificate Just Got More Valuable A few weeks ago, I sat down to read a report from the…
Announcements9th September 2026Hotel Sales Has Changed. Is Your Playbook Keeping Up?Matthew StephensThe role of a hotel salesperson looks nothing like it did a decade ago, and the leaders managing that function…
Announcements2nd September 2026Your Well-Being Isn’t Separate From Your LeadershipMatthew StephensAsk any hotel manager what’s hardest about the job, and burnout usually comes up before revenue targets or staffing shortages.…
Announcements26th August 2026A Sustainability Statement Isn’t a Plan — Here’s the DifferenceMatthew StephensMost hotels can produce a sustainability statement without much effort. Far fewer can produce an actual plan — one with…
Announcements19th August 2026Your Non-Alcoholic Menu Is a Revenue Line, Not an AfterthoughtMatthew StephensGuest habits are shifting, and your beverage program needs to shift with them. Non-alcoholic drinks now make up a meaningful…
Announcements12th August 2026Why Every Hire Needs This Food Safety CourseMatthew StephensFood safety training tends to get pointed at the kitchen and stop there. But some of the biggest risks in…
Announcements5th August 2026The Soft-Sell Method That Actually Grows Your Wine SalesMatthew StephensWine sales in restaurants can drive a significant share of both revenue and margin, but only if someone actually offers…
Announcements29th July 2026Stop Guessing : Give Your Team Real Wine ConfidenceMatthew StephensAsk any server what stops them from recommending a bottle of wine, and you’ll hear the same answer: they’re not…
Announcements, Insights26th May 2026Why Safe Work Systems Create Better Guest ExperiencesMatthew StephensSafety Is Not a Compliance Exercise. It Is How You Protect Everything. Why strong safety systems are one of the…