As if hotels didn't have enough to deal with amid the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity is becoming a bigger concern. Hackers are capitalizing on the evolution of IT infrastructure and the increasingly important role it now plays in keeping operations up-and-running. In this article, we'll cover some ways to execute an end-to-end cybersecurity strategy and keep critical power assets protected.

While some hotels have opened their doors to quarantine-weary consumers, not all are operating on full capacity. For those hotels that have explored reopening, having food and beverages available to consumers is key. However, to get consumers to return to their establishments, these restaurants need to stress the importance of health and safety.

Keeping pace with trends and innovations in technology is imperative for most businesses today. This is especially critical for hotels in their quest to personalize and elevate guest experience, increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. Hotels are turning to evolving technologies like voice assistants to make it easy for guests to do everything from adjusting lighting to ordering room service, and equipping rooms with mobile app digital key access technology to deliver faster, more convenient guest access. On the operations side, robotic technology can handle repetitive tasks, improve guest interaction and provide predictive maintenance technology to ensure guest room systems and devices are optimally maintained.

The hospitality industry is going through an extremely difficult time right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic – employees across the country are being laid off and furloughed daily. Whenever the country does make a return to normalcy, hospitality will need to have structures in place to gradually restore the industry. It's certainly not going to happen overnight. So, companies need to use this extended period of downtime to formulate a rebound strategy that will set them up for success, which includes cross utilization and managing several financial aspects that hotels will need to develop a firm understanding of during this downtime.

As hotels start opening and meeting planners begin looking for venues that their clients will be comfortable with, what are the critical items to focus on to ensure capturing the available revenue? How best can you prepare your hotel, your team, and owners for the next 24 months and beyond? Modifying your budgets, sales procedures, marketing plans, revenue expectations and even your comp set during the rebuilding is paramount.

The pandemic has accelerated a broader conversation about the importance of designing hospitality spaces that support visitor health and wellness. To stimulate the travel economy, hotel properties must step up to the plate with effective design solutions that make people feel comfortable and excited to book their stay. Here are six areas of hotel interiors that will see the biggest changes.

Selecting a skincare line is one of the most important strategic decisions you can make for your spa, as this long-term partnership carries a significant investment of time and financial resources. Failure to choose wisely can impact your brand, alienate clientele, and damage the trust of your staff. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the Personal Care, Beauty, and Anti-aging Industry is valued at $1,083B and growing. With more skincare lines introduced every day, there is a massive increase in marketing noise and false claims. This article will help you narrow down your options and find the best choice for your spa.

Coffee relates to various parts of the hotel experience including breakfast. Guests base their overall experience of their stay at your hotel in part by the quality of your coffee and coffee service. The way to make sure that the coffee you serve at your hotel consistently tastes good (and tastes good every single time) is to educate your hotel staff about coffee. In this article, I will go into the details on why coffee education is so important for your hotel staff.

Digital marketing doesn't just allow big brand hotels to reach guests – on their desktops and smartphones – it too can be incredibly effective for smaller budgets. Small and independent properties with limited marketing resources can make smart investments in their digital strategy and online presence to compete with larger brands. Learn how to harness the power of social media, put your best foot forward with an effective website and customize your approach across different digital platforms to reach your target market, secure more bookings and raise awareness of your hotel's brand.

Hospitality may well be the industry most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. But it is also possibly the industry that has done the most to mitigate the effects and been the most innovative in developing programs and protocols to serve the needs of their customer, retain whatever revenue is possible and keep everybody safe while doing it. As an industry, we can all feel proud of how our colleagues have responded. But, it's not clear that in their haste to introduce mitigating programs, hotels thought through what will happen when this thing is over.

Jeff Hart, General Manager of the Los Angeles Airport Marriott explores the evolution of hotel club lounges and the everyday ways in which they can elevate their spaces and offerings. Hart discusses tactical tips and strategies that hotels can take to stand out and provide a unique experience for guests. From concierge access to exceptional views, and stellar food and beverage, hotels are finding that guests are willing to pay a premium to have access to a heightened hotel lounge experience, and Hart dives into simple touches and more modern renovations that show the unique ways in which they can level up their spaces, offerings and approach.

Magid research shows that consumers are hesitant to get on airplanes or stay in hotels, and instead are choosing to take short trips, if they are traveling at all. For those companies looking to win back consumers, the key will be regaining their trust. Rick Garlick offers hotels five effective solutions in gaining consumer trust.

In the hospitality industry, the cookie-cutter approach just won't cut it anymore. With a new decade dawning, more and more travelers are looking for hotels that are immersed in local culture. They're on the hunt for a place the reflects local touches and offers local insight. They're avoiding the tourist traps in favor of truly local experiences, whether it's signature cuisine or attractions that shed light on a place. Today's traveler is searching for authenticity. Fernando Rivera, General Manager at the soon-to-be-opened Kimpton Palomar South Beach, has developed an array of strategies to help hotels tap into local culture.

Artificial intelligence undoubtedly is the wave of the future, powered by recent dramatic advances in computer capabilities. Millennials and Generation Z consumers have eagerly embraced the new technology in the sales and marketing of hotels, while members of earlier generations may be less enthusiastic, preferring a more traditional, face-to-face, hands-on approach. When it comes to such advances in A.I. as chatbots, personal guest histories and robotic concierges, is there a way to bridge this ambivalence that works for every segment of the traveling public?

In project management it is critical that we ask the right questions both of ourselves and of those around us. Only by asking quality questions will we get to quality answers, whether they pertain to the execution of our day-to-day operations or the meticulous planning of a complex project's details. Let's discuss how the proper framing of our questions can help us connect-the-dots to create new ideas, solve complicated issues, and better understand everyone around us.