By Mike Oppenheim, M.D: Sometimes special treatment pays off, sometimes it doesn't.
Celebrity check-in aliases
Zelda Zonk and Carl Con Carne – were they serious? Obviously not, as many celebrities have a bit of fun when it comes to travelling incognito.
Universal Orlando Resort to create nearly 3,500 new jobs in 2014
The new 1,800-Room Cabana Bay Beach Resort, eight new CityWalk venues and the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Diagon Alley bring new jobs to Florida.
Loyalty programs: tactics to boost results in 2014
By Bram Hechtkopf: Loyalty is crucial in helping attract and retain customers, generate revenue and remain competitive, but how should hotels genuinely invest in their guests?
It’s not all negative: why you should respond to good and bad reviews
By Kevin Boudreaux: Responding to all guest reviews not only shows the traveling public that you are engaged and care, it will help to build loyalty and even build bridges to guests who may not have had a positive experience.
The Fab Four at the Plaza
Fifty years ago this month, The Plaza in New York was the first hotel to discover just how much trouble rock stars on tour could be after hosting the Beatles during their first US tour.
What makes a gormet burger gourmet?
By Jeff Orsini: Burgers are a mainstay in American restaurants, but what is the best way to take them upmarket?
10 tips to make meetings more productve
By Val Cook: How often have we all attended meetings where we left thinking that was time wasted? If you hold regular meetings, here are 10 simple ways to make them more productive.
Asian passengers shaping long haul economy air travel
Research shows Asians would pay more money for more seat space as it symbolises improved comfort and brings more relaxation.
Lobby installation lets you dive into a glass of champagne
Now guests at the Andaz Liverpool Street hotel in London can feel like they're inside a glass of Veuve Clicquot with its new multi-sensory light installation. (They'll get an actual glass of champagne too).


