Self-Check-In Kiosks: Benefits & Key Considerations For Hotels
The hospitality industry expertly straddles the line between embracing cutting-edge technology and preserving timeless traditions. At the heart of this delicate balance is the guest check-in experience—a ritual as ancient as the concierge desk itself, yet continually evolving. Today’s tech-savvy, independence-driven guests are propelling the popularity of self-check-in kiosks, a trend reshaping the first impressions […]
What are your hospitality options with a development site?
Development sites stand out as they have already been earmarked for new construction or extensive renovation of an existing hotel. Unlike regular hotel listings, these sites necessitate significant construction before launching a new hotel brand. They offer potential buyers’ considerable freedom in deciding the design, layout, and options for their new hotel spaces. However, this […]
How Can Immigration Policies Reshape the Hospitality Industry?
Both fully legal and undocumented immigrants play a major role in keeping hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in the hospitality industry running efficiently, which means that understanding how current laws impact them and how your business can best meet their needs is a must. Here are some of the most important things to know about […]
Should Your Hotel Install an EV Charging Station?
Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity, which means there is an increasing need to charge them while traveling. This trend can significantly impact hotels, especially upscale ones or those near high-end outdoor or cultural attractions, as they are likely to experience a strong demand from guests expecting accessible EV charging options. As you consider the […]
How Hush Workcations Affect the Hotel Industry
In 2024, about 22.8% of employees, or 35.13 million people work remotely. It’s no surprise that the remote industry is growing in popularity. Remote work offers many benefits, including hush workcations. A hush workcation is when employees travel out of town and work remotely without telling their employer they’re gone. Essentially, the individual takes a […]
Sustainable Tourism & Climate Change Initiatives
As more people become aware of the potential environmental impact of travel, sustainable tourism continues to rise in importance and prevalence. Today’s travelers want to enjoy the full impact of their destination while still protecting the local environment and residents. Increasingly, hotels and other travel providers must step up to ensure that their visitors are […]
Adaptive Reuse: Innovative Student Housing from Hotel Properties
The real estate market is a constantly evolving landscape of supply and demand. Adaptive reuse is the key to meeting that changing demand by transforming buildings that were in demand years and decades before. Shops become restaurants, office buildings become health clubs, and historic buildings become exclusive loft apartments. However, one of the most perfectly […]
The role of supply and demand in the hotel industry
Every market in the world is ruled by the law of supply and demand. Prices are set based on the inverse ratio between the two. When supply is low or demand is high, prices are high. When supply is high or demand is low, prices are low. Greater demand leads to growth, and meeting that […]
How Can Hotel Owners Use AI to Improve Hotel Operations?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology advancement seemingly on the tip of everyone’s tongue across all industries. Yet, hospitality depends heavily on human interaction and personalized services. As customer expectations steadily rise, the demands of providing exemplary hotel services from every touchpoint are taking their toll on overworked staff members. Over two-thirds of hotels continue […]
Is It Worth Converting Your Hotel to a Bigger Brand?
Big hotel brands are often ideally positioned to capture traffic and improve customer service options. They have larger budgets for marketing, guest support, and more. As a result, many smaller, independent hotels are considering moving under the umbrella of those larger corporations, providing them with the support they need to stay afloat. Is converting your […]