Of the ten European city markets surveyed, Dublin, Paris and Moscow registered GOPPAR (Gross Operating Profit per Available Room) growth for the month of February according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting.
The 25 Least Visited Countries in the World
By Gunnar Garfors: The deserted beach. The pristine nature trail. The hushed art gallery. The view of a spectacular landmark unspoiled by crowds. It’s something many travelers dream of having: a magnificent travel experience all to oneself.
Service Excellence: Can You MAKE Your Team Work Like They Own It?
By Bryan K. Williams: “How can I make my employees work like they own it?” That is the question I often get from well-meaning leaders who hope to create a strong service culture. Well, the honest answer is that you really can’t MAKE anyone work like they own it. You can, however, create an environment where they want to.
Engagement Advertising: The Future Of Brand Advertising?
By Paul Dunay: We have entered the “Age of the Consumer,” an age according to Forrester where control has shifted to the consumer. Behavioural studies show that when an individual seeks information about something and is able to act upon it, the conversion of that intent will be 70 percent more efficient than a classical push ad. It becomes even more so if you add the ability to engage the user in a conversation about a product he is interested in or loves.
Weddings Increase Revenue and Decrease Effort So What Are You Waiting For?
By Susan Vladeck, Ph.D.: In the February 13, 2013 e.hotelier.com newsletter Larry Mogelonsky wrote “Weddings are a fantastic business both revenue-generating and recession-proof. It's amazing to me that many properties fail to actively support their weddings.” He is right on target.
Hotel Owner-Operator Disputes: Marriott v Eden Roc – What It Means for Terminating Hotel Management Agreements
By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group®: As we reported in our 27 March 2013 blog, a New York Appellate Division court made it possible for the owners of the Eden Roc Renaissance hotel in Miami Beach to oust Marriott as its operator – despite the long-term hotel management contract between the two, which would have lasted another 43 years.
Top Five Convention Center Trends for Meeting Planners
Recently, Jeff Hurt participated in the Convention Sales Professional International’s Annual Conference “Tool Box For Success 2013,” moderating a panel called “Current And Future Trends” with five other industry insiders. Here are the top five trends about convention centers that the panelists identified.
Green Hotels of the Future Featuring ‘No Screw In Lamps’
By Scott Parisi: The advancements in technology have been a huge driver for green hoteliers especially in the energy and water efficiency arena. How fast is technology evolving?
TripAdvisor Introduces ‘Popularity Index’ Analytics Service
By Travolution: A system which allows hoteliers to check on their competitors via a ‘popularity index’ on TripAdvisor has been introduced by the reviews website.
Three Alternative Accommodation Experiences to Sample in 2013
If you find yourself becoming jaded with regular hotel experiences, try some of these refreshingly different options.
