By Mike Myatt: News Flash – innovation, growth and development cannot occur by pretending we live in a world that has long since passed us by. Leading in the 21st Century affords no safe haven for 20th Century thinkers. Old, static, institutionalized thinking will gate the pace of forward progress faster than just about anything. If you want to expose yourself as an out of touch, dated leader, keep trying to address today's issues and opportunities with yesterday's thinking.

By Corinne McDermott: Infants typically take regular naps and don't need a lot of bells and whistles to keep them occupied, so rookie parents don't need a roster of family-friendly activities or a slew of recreational amenities to ensure a great first trip. Even so, it's important to choose a hotel that provides what you need to be comfortable and relaxed. Here are five signs of a baby-friendly hotel.

By the JMBM Global Hospitality Group®. Jim Butler is the Chairman of JMBM's Global Hospitality Group®. The How to Buy a Hotel Handbook is based on the experience Jim's team has gained from more than $60 billion of hotel transactions involving more than 1,300 hotels all over the world. The Handbook provides a detailed overview of the hotel acquisition process, a thorough due diligence checklist, and informative articles that address some of the most important questions that arise when buying or selling a hotel. Download your free copy here.

By Dror Poleg: China is in the midst of a baby boom, and has hundreds of millions of young adults or kids that will reach adulthood over the next decade. Premarital sex rates are expected to continue to rise, driving demand for affordable, clean, and fun space for young couples to spend quality time. This offers an opportunity for those willing and able to offer a suitable solution.

By Liz Weiss: For most of us, a hotel with lavish décor, superlative amenities, and excellent service has the trappings of a luxurious getaway. But for superstars rolling off the red carpet, only the crème-de-la-crème of the lodging industry will do.

By Lily Lin, MBA, Ph.D: In 2008, Tom Roelens took over the reins at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, where he now manages Four Seasons Resort at Manele Bay and The Lodge at Koele on the private island of Lanai, Hawaii. Tom sees himself as the leader of his team. He has a can-do attitude. He says, "There are no problems in life; there are only solutions." Like many of the top GMs, Tom does not like mediocrity! He takes pride in providing excellent services to his guests and a challenging work environment for his team and staff.

By Kevin Daum: Here are ten traits that any great employer should recognize and reward instantly.

By Nelson Carvalheiro: Being personal is paramount in a boutique hotel. This is because being personal is the essence that differentiates a boutique hotel from the rest.

By Angela Stringfellow: If you're like a lot of business owners, you probably have a LinkedIn profile set up with a smattering of contacts, both professional and social, that you keep tucked away in case you ever need to call on their expertise. You might even have your résumé or business information listed in case someone is searching out your services or doing a background check on your business. But what you may not realize is that LinkedIn may be one of the most beneficial tools in your digital arsenal and is much more than a digital Rolodex.

By Victoria Bryan: More hotels are expected to change hands this year, with transaction volumes returning to pre-crisis levels thanks to easier financing and wealthy Gulf buyers on the hunt for trophy assets in key locations in London or Paris.