6 Ways Your Hotel Annoys Business Travellers
Joy R. Rose It’s incredible how the mood you feel can be affected when you are traveling on business. And if you are in a bad mood, your performance could suffer. Meetings might…
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Airport hotels: The stylish new models near the runway
The Westin Denver International Airport Hotel has a lobby that is just steps from the security screening, but the rooms have floor-to-ceiling glass walls with views of the cityscape or…
How Employee Wellness Affects Hotel Performance
Alchemists were once people who spent their lives searching for a substance that could turn base metals into silver or gold. The substance, also known as “the philosopher’s stone,” was…
All-Inclusive hotels have a new look for a new era
All-inclusive (AI) vacations have been popular since the 1950s when travelers were looking for a vacation package that included food, lodging, and entertainment. The concept is still popular today, but…
Are soft brands the real threat to independents?
Building a hotel brand that will last the test of time is a challenge for any brand, especially as guests’ needs are always changing. Major chains respond to the unpredictable…
Six ways to make your online meetings agendas pop
Online meetings often diverge from the intended course in one of two ways. Either they become silent like a funeral with monologue after monologue delivered to a void of mourners.…
Digital storytelling: Transforming insights into success
Joan Didion said it in 1979. But, it has always been true. It is still true today. We have infinitely more options to share and tell our stories. You can…
Get with the pros: Photo sharing in social media.
At its core, social media is about sharing information. If the billions of people who use social media regularly can be trusted, it is safe to say that the modern…
Your business may find it more environmentally friendly to work from home.
You can encourage your team to work remotely, or create a program to make it more common. Your efforts will not only increase morale and retention but also help to…
How to hold effective virtual meetings
Many leaders are familiar with conducting good meetings in person. Have a clear plan, stick to it, and don’t let participants ramble. However, more meetings are being held online, and…