The Biden administration's rescission of a series of presidential proclamations that restricted international travel into the United States from multiple countries following the outbreak of COVID-19 will likely offer immediate benefits to hotels, restaurants, and the travel industry in general. After almost 18 months of closure, is America really open for business? READ MORE

The hospitality industry has been plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to impact occupancy rates and conference bookings, hotels have a number of restructuring options available to avoid foreclosure. This article highlights the best practices for engaging with lenders to explore available restructuring options in the event of prolonged financial distress. READ MORE

The hotel and hospitality industries were hard hit by the pandemic and one of the outcomes has been a reluctance for employees to return to work, exacerbated by a nationwide labor shortage. Workers desire higher wages and more benefits that meet their major life concerns including health and caregiver coverage. To remain competitive employers, hotels must meet these needs. READ MORE

Holiday travel and dining is coming back in a big way creating an opportunity to capitalize on the rush. This rush comes with myriad challenges from enforcing vaccine mandates, labor and ingredient shortages and increased costs across the business. This article describes six technology-focused suggestions to keep your business booming through the holidays and well into 2022. READ MORE

Even the smallest problem can snowball into a major disaster if no one speaks up about it. Rather than fostering a workplace where employees are afraid to mention issues they notice, savvy leaders are encouraging a speak-up culture that ensures the company can get ahead of problems. READ MORE