The conversation around technology in the hospitality industry has been one with many different perspectives. While it seems that more “traditional” hoteliers appreciate customer service and guest interaction that is more hands-on, face-to-face and feel it produces a greater success rate in terms of the bottom line, there also seems…

When we think of hotels and traveling, it’s easy to immediately shift our thoughts towards ideas of catching flights to far away locations where we take our minds off of “reality” for a few days. But what about the “not-so-common” travelers who enjoy getting away without actually leaving the state…

Technology has found its way into many industries — with hospitality being pretty high on the list. Hotels are continually adding innovative, tech-conscious amenities that cater to the modern day traveler and meet the needs of those who still desire connection, even while they “disconnect” from their usual daily routine…

Local, fresh food and beverage options in hotels have become a HUGE necessity for the common traveler. Being able to maintain a healthy lifestyle while traveling is something that seemed almost impossible years ago. …

As upper upscale hotels continue to rebrand and create spaces specific to bleisure (business + leisure) travelers, it is imperative that hoteliers follow-through with new trends accordingly. Aside from implementing innovative technology in each guest room, technological advances should be seen throughout the property — ensuring consistency that keeps guests…

Anyone who’s watched a television show or movie is quite familiar with the fact that companies never miss an opportunity to take advantage of product placement Most of the time, we don’t think much of it; until we are at the grocery store and remember that particular love scene with…

Being part of the hotel and lodging industry, it is imperative that hoteliers keep up with short-term and long-term trends. These trends can range anywhere from the type food and beverages guests are interested in consuming at the moment, to technology-based amenities that make their experiences “easier” overall. …

We all have one particularly onerous and time-consuming task within in hotel management which nobody particularly enjoys: inventory management. We know, it takes up too much time away from selling rooms and improving guest sat — and for something that doesn’t seem THAT important. …

In any industry, it’s imperative that you keep up with current and future trends in order to maintain relevance. In the hotel industry, not doing so could easily mean lost profits and less than satisfied guests — two huge things that should be avoided at ALL costs. Liza Weisstuch’s article…