The COVID-19 pandemic closed borders and motivated many owners and operators of youth hostels, student accommodation and co-living properties to look at innovative solutions to ensure their properties remained economically viable.
Developing leadership skills: how to cultivate people centricity
Developing leadership skills now goes beyond the traditional tenets of managerial training, such as strategy and finance, and are being joined by a host of subskills such as empathy, negotiation and influence. Here’s why and how executive leaders can hone in on people-centricity.
Benefits of wireless electronic door locks for hotels
Wireless electronic door locks provide easier ways for hotels to secure rooms, increase staff productivity, and make guests feel more secure.
Bleisure trips, workations, & positioning your hotel for the latest hybrid travel trends
By embracing hybrid travellers and making tweaks to already existing processes, you can increase direct bookings, drive revenue through extended stays and ancillary spend, and create the one-of-a-kind experiences that bring those guests back for future visits and transform them into loyal advocates for your brand.
How to promote your hotel on social media during slow seasons
Social media is immediate, palpable, entertaining and a great way to showcase your property. The sooner you connect with people longing for a much-needed weekend getaway or extended vacation, the better.
Getting back the groups segment at the speed of tech
Hotels need business travelers to fill midweek inventory and they need those big room blocks from groups that come with BEOs or venue space rentals. But in the post-pandemic landscape, there are some stark differences from 2019.
Investors weigh up changing criteria for successful urban regeneration
Landlords and investors are taking a more holistic view of projects to deliver value.
6 tips to consider when redesigning your hospitality website
Your website needs to stay fresh, updated, and highlight relevant information regarding your brand. Here are tips to ensure you redesign your website the right way and make it appealing to your target online market.
The 6 quadrants of GO PAR
REVPAR has two components: occupancy and rate. GO PAR has six components – here are examples of each and how to calculate them.
6 main ethical concerns of service robots and human interaction
“Service Robots” come with a variety of ethical questions regarding their use. Research in this field can help to find the win-win balance where companies reduce their costs, adapt employee activities and give customers added value with the right use of robot technology.
