In the Spotlight

The hospitality industry is in constant movement. Visit any property and it is clear that hotels are laser-focused on leveraging technology to enhance the user experience, including streamlining processes and adding new amenities that draw […]

This year has already seen many of the various cryptocurrencies grace the front page of major news outlets. This trend will continue throughout 2021 and, by our predictions, for the rest of everyone’s natural lifespans […]

After a devastating year, with hotel occupancy dropping to less than 20% and doors closing for the majority of hospitality businesses, the industry has never been so tested. Although COVID-19 vaccines offer hope, there is […]

The deployment of cashless payment solutions, a necessary commercial change, has been spurred by the pandemic. Indeed, many businesses have taken the additional step of banning the use of cash altogether. But there’s a problem […]

In a digital age, when a potential guest picks up the phone to make a reservation, they expect a personal touch on the other end. Chances are, they’ve exhausted all digital booking avenues and are […]

Back in 2016, spurred by first-hand reports from hotel workers in Chicago, the “Hands Off, Pants On” movement was started to protect the 58% of housekeepers who experience sexual harassment from guests on the job. […]

Travel numbers are finally begin to improve. But that doesn’t mean that hotel budgets shouldn’t continue to be kept as low as possible. This means limiting labor costs and introducing automation wherever possible. The concern […]

In today’s consumer world, a brand’s image carries as much weight as the brand’s service. Without branding, there would be no sure-fire way to differentiate yourself from your immediate competition. Imagine shopping for groceries in […]

As hoteliers, we are trained in service. The pandemic, though, has caused every hotel’s tech stack to expand in order to meet the need for a contactless guest service. This means that understanding technology is […]

Right now, there are so many advances taking place in the realm of technology that it’s hard to keep up. Specific to owners and senior executives, asking ‘what if’ is always fun for how these […]