• More than a Pretty Picture: Art's Role in the Hospitality Industry
• By Martha Weidmann, CEO & Co-Founder, NINE dot ARTS

Immersive art experiences that are hand selected and incorporate a brand's mission and core values tell a visually stunning story and create community connection. Further, it supports a hotel with differentiating themselves from the competition. Instead of viewing art as a plain picture to hang on the wall, consider art to be a key resource in your growth. Here's how to view your hotel's artwork as more than just a pretty picture. READ MORE

• Strategies to Delight Leisure Travelers
• By Emily Brannen, Lecturer, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte

With an influx of leisure travelers expected for the summer 2021 season, there is an opportunity to start anew and re-focus on important aspects of guest service. Revitalizing the art of conversation, working on non-verbal cues, and ensuring excellent follow through are guest service skills that should be in the forefront of hospitality professionals' minds. READ MORE

• Post Pandemic Changes: 5 Elements Redefining the Guest Experience
• By David Brower, Dean - School of Business & Hospitality Management , State University of New York at Delhi

High-quality guest service is a hallmark of the hospitality industry, and can often make or break a lodging organization. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have become a game changer for the hotel guest service. This article looks at five important managerial elements and best practices that may be followed to establish an environment where exemplary service may be delivered. READ MORE

• Looking Beyond the Pandemic: 8 Best Practices for a Robust Future
• By Natasa Christodoulidou, Professor, California State University

The global pandemic forced one of the greatest evolutions in the hotel industry's history. With a light at the end of the tunnel, everyone is eager to return to normal, but what will new normal look like for an industry has been forever changed? This article shares best practices hoteliers should embrace to thrive in post-pandemic times that will undoubtedly bring about more change and industry transformation. READ MORE

• Evolving the Industry With Digital Hospitality
• By Ahmad Ouri, Chief Executive Officer, SONIFI

Our industry has a chance to redefine the hospitality experience. We can exceed guests' expectations, streamline operations and elevate the roles of our staff with thoughtful changes to how technology is incorporated in the hospitality continuum. Embracing the idea of digital hospitality means rethinking service delivery and upgrading the hospitality operations model altogether. And now is the time to do it. READ MORE

• Hotel Guest Services: How to Make the LGBT+ Community Feel Safe
• By Darrell Schuurman, Co-Founder, Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

The LGTB+ community is poised and ready to travel, representing a $200 billion global tourism opportunity. When your property starts the process of understanding your LGBT+ guests, it quickly becomes apparent the value they can provide to your business. In this article, we examine best practices for making your hotel LGBT+ friendly and speak to experts about why it's so important. READ MORE

• The New Guest Service: Providing Value and Safety and Assurance
• By Robert O'Halloran, Professor & Director, Hospitality Management, East Carolina University

Guest service has evolved into more than amenities and pleasantries. In the time of the pandemic, service needs to also offer productivity and efficiency. Additionally, guest service needs to reflect business knowledge, empathy for guest perspectives and, also focus on guest safety. This discussion provides a context for the lodging industry creating a blueprint for guest service going forward. READ MORE