By Jessica Stillman: McKinsey outlines popular ways managers misuse their time. Do you recognize yourself in any of these four types?
Russia’s Ten Ritziest Hotels
By Natasha Dragun: Russian hotels regularly top “world’s most expensive” lists, so it should come as no surprise that rooms across the country take luxury to new levels. Here are 10 of the most over-the-top experiences that money — lots of it — can buy.
Hotel Spa Recovery Underway
By Thomas Grillo: After lagging other hotel revenue sources, hotel spas saw sales recover in 2011 and the trend is expected to continue as the economy rebounds, according to PKF Consulting USA.
Where in the World Are the Worst Hotels?
By Kate Schneider: When in London brace yourself for a disappointing hotel room. The city has just been named home of the world's worst hotels, according to a study of aggregated hotel reviews across more than 140 accommodation booking websites.
Twelve Social Media Resolutions To Help Your Hotel “Get Social” In 2013
By Anne Sweeney: Social media gurus are busy posting New Year's Resolutions with tips for making the most of the latest apps, new sites, and marketing opportunities in 2013. There is great advice out there and some dynamic new social media platforms to consider. They are perfect for hoteliers who have embraced Social Media, established their brand, gained qualified fans and followers, understand the basics and post useful and relevant content on a regular basis. Our resolutions are made for those who don't
Your Attitude Determines Whether Or Not You’ll Succeed
By Dan Waldschmidt: The results of your actions have little to do with what you are actually doing and almost everything to do with your attitude. Which is ironic because we spend most of our time creating lists and getting organized and listing resolutions about what we should be doing, forgetting that who we are being is much more important.
STR Reports Global Hotel Performances for 2012
STR reports on hotel performances for Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The On-Site Hotel has Become Part of the ‘Airport Experience’
Stephen Vaughan finds out more about the business plans behind the planning, development and operation of airport hotels.
What Theyre Wearing at the Starwood Hotels Design Centre
By Robin Kawakami: Global jet-setting and hotel branding help to define office style at the Starwood Hotels Design Center, the creative headquarters for the Luxury Collection, St. Regis, Le Méridien and W Hotels.
Seven Tips to Differentiate Your Hotel Online
By GuestCentric: 2013 is looking like yet another exciting year for the travel industry. Expedia and Priceline have been pushing to place themselves as pivotal for all travel-related decisions. So, the question is, what can hotels do to leverage this shifting market?
