By Tim Dale: Recently, Mark Zuckerberg and his crew released their third pillar to the ever-changing Facebook platform with Graph Search. Joining the Newsfeed and Timeline, Graph Search was born into a lot of hype, questions, and concerns about its impact on online searches, marketing, and privacy. Good people of the Hotel Industry, let me guide you through what this means for your business.
New Zealand – 60th International Congress of Les Clefs d’Or
By Roberta Nedry: The hospitality industry's leading "Ambassadors of Service", professional concierges representing the top hotels and resorts in the world, celebrated 60 years of exceptional service, memorable guest experiences and the rich history of their global network at the annual Congress of Union Internationale des Concierges d 'Hotels (U.I.C.H.), held for the first time in Queenstown, New Zealand.
For Hoteliers, The World Is Truly Their Oyster Part 2: How To – Lessons from Seasoned Hoteliers on How Best to Relocate and Cope
By feature writer L. Aruna Dhir: The aspect of relocation has the power to make or break your career in one sharp move. It can land you in plush palaces under the shadow of the Great Pyramids, put you amidst the glitz and dizzying heights of luxury towers in sensational capitals around the world or leave you in the boondocks of dismay, disappointment, despair and anonymity. With so much on the anvil, it makes sense to learn how to milk the relocation cow profitably, cope with the challenges that are attached to it and transform them from boulders into building blocks of success, satisfaction and prosperity.
Are Guests Willing to Pay for Cancellation and Does this Change over the Booking Horizon?
By feature writers Jean-Pierre van der Rest and Bjorn Arenoe: Since its introduction in the early 1990s Revenue Management has made important contributions to growth in hotel financial performance. Nowadays, major hotel chains apply revenue management in a fairly advanced, mathematical and automated manner. Nonetheless, pricing decisions, that form the key input for a Revenue Management System, are often made in a more or less experience-based way. For example, take the BAR rate, which is the unrestricted and non-qualified best available public room rate.
Summer Travel Forecast 2013
A new consumer survey focused on travel for the upcoming summer season unveils some surprising trends, from a renewed interest in planning ahead to a primary focus on value rather than strict budget considerations. Results from the March 2013 study conducted by Destination Hotels & Resorts also revealed that more than half of travellers are planning at least one trip without the kids.
Eight Ways to Conquer Your Leadership Blind Spots
By Bruna Martinuzzi: You don't know this, but there are some serious blind spots in your leadership skills. These 8 tips will help you see them clearly, and conquer them for good.
In Egypt, Hotel Ditches Booze and Creates Female-Only Floor
By Qin Xie: Egypt's first 'dry' hotel has been unveiled in the popular Red Sea city of Hurghada, according to news site Al Bawaba. Les Rois, a 183-room three-star hotel, has been voluntarily alcohol-free since Saturday when it held an official ceremony that involved pouring alcohol away and smashing bottles.
London Boutique Hotels Roundup April 2013
By Saloni: With the summer just round the corner as we're about to enter May, London's boutique hotel scene is hotting up for another bumper season and it's time to take a look at the latest goings on.
Experts Pick Their Favourite Historic Hotels
By Gary Stoller: Business travellers may not pick a historic hotel, instead selecting a site near work, with amenities and frequent-stay points. For those who want to experience history, USA TODAY researched historic hotels and sought recommendations from historians, a publisher of books on historic hotels, and frequent travellers.
Boutique Hotels: ‘Home’ Away From Home
By Anthony Paletta: In 1984, the two nightclub impresarios who had run Studio 54 opened a new chapter in the lodging industry with Morgans, a boutique hotel known for its sparse décor, lack of outdoor signage and popularity among the young and the cool. Today, there are dozens of boutique hotels in New York, with new ones are opening all the time. But their designs, décor and overall vibe are quite different from those developed by Ian Schrager, the late Steve Rubell and other pioneers.
