What You Need to Know about the Framework for Reopening International Travel
Are you ready to welcome back international travelers? After a challenging year with various restrictions, the travel industry has adapted and is starting to open again. Hotels have put safety measures in place to welcome international hotel guests. The rest of the hospitality industry is pivoting as well. In 2020, there were 19.45 million international […]
Important Hotel Metrics to Measure Success Post-Lockdown
The hotel industry, along with the rest of the tourism sector, was one of the most affected by lockdown and restrictions. Finally, after months of economic turmoil, the hotel industry is slowly recovering. The road ahead will be a long one, and it may not look the same as before, but the industry is pivoting. […]
Hotel Industry: Guest Expectations After Lockdown
After months of lockdown, hotels are open for business once again. However, the business will not go back to how it was, and innovative and adaptive change is needed to find success. In 2020, through the lockdown, guests developed expectations from the hotel industry. Considering the drastic effect that COVID has had on the hotel […]
Solving the Hotel Industry Labor Issue
The skies are undoubtedly sunnier for many hotel owners and investors as vaccines are rolling out and businesses open up. A perfect example of this change in fortunes is seen by merely turning on the television and watching sporting events. Audiences are packing arenas and stadiums once more–and that’s splendid news for hotels. Even going […]
8 Factors to Consider with Hotel Conversions
It’s true… the Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a major blow to the hospitality industry. With tourism stifled and convention centers abandoned, many hotel owners have put their hotels for sale at bargain prices. Enter the savvy real estate developers who understand the cost of construction and recognize the value in acquiring and then converting hotel […]
The New Minimalistic Guest Room Approach
“Less is more”, as Coco Chanel used to say, may no longer apply exclusively to the fashion world. In light of the “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, minimalism is now an essential strategy to maintain spaces clean and safe. Whether you own a hotel, or if you’re simply a homeowner who hopes […]
Top 5 Hospitality Trends for 2021
The hospitality industry evolves at a rapid rate. That hasn’t been more truthful than with recent global events that shape all aspects of lives. The hospitality industry is more competitive and challenged than ever before. Keeping updated with the latest industry news and trends is essential. But keeping tabs on everything can be challenging. So […]
Health, Hygiene and Safety: The New Customer-Trust Currency
The pandemic has upended numerous elements of all areas of business. This is especially true for the hotel industry and all who inhabit it. One thing to keep in mind is that things might not shift entirely back to normal once the pandemic is over. Customer attitudes, values, and currency have changed and aren’t likely […]
Why Travel Agents Will be Trending in 2021, and How to Leverage Them for Your Hotel
In 2019, the employment of travel agents rose by 2.3%. Even during the pandemic, travel agents continue to be in high demand. The year 2021 will be no different for this industry. Read on to learn about why travel agents will be trending in 2021 and how to leverage them for your hotel. Travel in 2021 Because […]
The Resurgence of Travel in 2021
The travel industry went into a tailspin due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As hotel owners welcome the new year, however, they may entertain some cautious optimism for travel in 2021. Experts agree that travelers are chomping at the bit to travel again and that pent-up demand is starting to bubble to the surface. Travelers’ wanderlust […]