The pandemic has seen hotel operations come into sharper focus than ever, with a growing move away from RevPAR to revenue per square foot. Every inch of the asset must be made to account for itself and deliver to the bottom line as the operation of hotels is overhauled, reports Alex Sogno, CEO, Global Asset Solutions. READ MORE

The evolution of lodging revenue management from the days of a commercial airline tool to its focus on room revenue, to its current status, implies revenue management progression to a total revenue focus. This discussion will review trends in revenue management practices and the changes from a 'rooms only' focus to a total revenue management focus. Revenue management education, learning and decision tools and career pathways will also be discussed. READ MORE

The current challenge facing most operators is obtaining skilled manpower. We loss sleep over it, and it is an overshadowing effect of how we manage our hotels, and at times how we take initiatives in finding new or past sources of revenues/profits. But there is good news if we challenge ourselves. It can be in re-committing leadership to basic standards. It can also be by the use of technology in lieu of the manpower which is in short supply. READ MORE

In this post pandemic world, the hospitality industry has had to find alternative ways to host group meetings. Companies are searching for hotels that not only offer outdoors spaces, but a place where their employees can bond, innovate, and be inspired. To accomplish this, hoteliers must offer mixture of wellness activities and outdoor experiences that blend with work balance. With these elements in mind, what are the initial ways that a hotel can stand out to an event planner? READ MORE

Planners are back and looking for fresh ways to engage their groups outdoors. Pre-COVID, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa created on-property group experiences to express how Texans like to eat, drink, and play. As demand for outdoor options increased, these experiences have expanded to include live-fire cooking, wellness activities, and programmed use of a 300-year-old Texas Live Oak tree. READ MORE