By Tim Millett: This is the first in a series of interviews with top hotel executives who share their insights about the industry and what it takes to build a successful career in hospitality.
Edge Hotel School puts emphasis on professional practice
By Peter Jones: What's new at school? Students at the Edge Hotel School 'learn by doing' as the basis of their two year fast track foundation and degree qualification in hotel management.
Less stress with destination weddings why brides prefer the beach
The American Altar Report finds 69% of Americans believe a destination wedding would alleviate stress; 42% of married Americans would choose a destination wedding if they could do it over.
How hospitality can fight against child sexual exploitation
By Dr Peter E. Tarlow: Sexual tourism and especially that which preys on minors can become a social cancer that gnaws at the very fabric of a tourism industry. Here are ways to start to deal with the problem.
The medium is NOT the message
By Larry Mogelonsky: Knowing that the medium is no longer the message means that in order for your consumer communications to be successful, there must be a renewed emphasis on the message itself.
Benchmark Hospitality unveils new hotel brands
While the new brands will not take the primary position over the individual brand of each property, Benchmark is launching these two brands in order to link its properties together.
How to set trends in a non-trendy locale
By Carla Minsky: Just because you're not in a trend-setting city, doesn't mean you can't create a successful, trendy, urban-chic independent hotel, even in a small town. Here are 10 pointers to make up ground on the trend-setting front.
The X Factor: 5 ways to boost your executive presence
By Dorie Clark: Compelling leaders are more likely to be successful in business because of their magnetism. Find out how to cultivate your own executive presence.
Investor interest in Europe’s hotels improves as economic recovery boosts demand
Hotel values are expected to continue to increase as the lending environment becomes more favourable and the economic recovery improves demand.
What is your hotel’s carbon footprint?
By Fran Hughes: Can you honestly say that you know what impact your hotel has on the environment? If a customer asked this question, what would be your reply? Find out about the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative.
