By Larry Mogelonsky: Whether you are curious or not about the latest developments in this hospitality market, Richard Williams has a lot of wisdom to pass along.
Starwood plans for 75% portfolio growth the Middle East by 2017
The company continues to enter new markets and sees conversion opportunities; it also plans to add 35 new properties in the region.
Bitcoin payments: coming to a hotel near you
By Jean Francois Mourier: If you're not accepting the digital payment method now, you could be losing out on a valuable revenue stream from customers who want to pay solely with Bitcoins.
Dubai on track to double visitors with Tourism Vision 2020
The country hopes to meet its goal of attracting 20 million visitors and trebling the sector's economic contribution by 2020, as industry partners embrace vision and regulatory initiatives to drive development.
Five lessons from economy hotels
By Larry Mogelonsky: In their own way, successful hoteliers at the economy level have also become innovators. Here are five areas where this segment is leading the charge.
Are you setting realistic goals?
By Evelyne S Oreskovich: It never ceases to amaze me that some companies issue directives that are completely contrary to SMART goal-setting principles, then penalize employees who do not meet them. This is particularly true for budgeting and hotel targets.
