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

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

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

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

2020 prepared you to take a swing at the proverbial piñata. Face covered, head down, spinning in circles. You paused from time to time to sorta straighten-up. A little unsteady and a lot uncertain. You were searching for your target. You knew it was out there, but you couldn't see it. Stand up straight this year: embrace pandemic-prompted opportunities and disruptive innovations. READ MORE