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Group business is rebounding faster than anyone anticipated that means big revenue opportunities for hotels. According to the GBTA, in-person events are on the top of the list of where companies are allocating their travel spend this year. And recent meetings and events data shows an increase of 334% year over year. So what can hotels do to simplify, streamline and stand out from the competition to win more group business? READ MORE
Group travel is back. But even with group travel surging to pre-pandemic levels, all is not as it was. A variety of emerging trends – including Bleisure travel, an uptick in the amount of devices guests are bringing, increasing bandwidth requirements for remote work technologies and higher-than-ever customer expectations around connectivity are contributing to new demands for which hotels must adjust. READ MORE
After more than two years of uncertainty, the heavy fog brought about by the pandemic is finally giving way. Today, as restrictions ease and in-person events return at a steady rate, we're getting a clearer picture of what event planners and hospitality professionals are looking for in this new environment. READ MORE
Group meetings have been a pillar of full-service hotels and resorts for many years. Corporate meetings, Social, Military, Education, Religious, and Fraternal groups (SMERF), Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) etc. all came to halt at the height of the pandemic, but they are making a comeback. The meeting industry has changed and will retain some of the changes in operations and new innovations that were developed since COVID-19 affected our industry. Meetings for the hotel business are forever changed. This article will review some of those changes, innovations and the tactics and strategies needed for a hotel group meeting comeback. READ MORE
Often CEOs or F&B managers in the hospitality industry believe healthful food items are salads, vegetarian meals, or similar concepts (consumers have called this "rabbit food"). This is likely a mistake. The menu must be all encompassing. Today's guests are inclined toward items on the menu that are as tasty or more so than any entree. The purpose of this article is to assist with that endeavor. READ MORE
Hoteliers face shrinking RevPAR and rising costs, making agility essential. Real-time labor tools, predictive housekeeping, and compliance automation help cut waste without sacrificing service or guest experience. Reinvesting part of the savings into high-impact guest experiences boosts ROI. "Running lean" isn't austerity-it's strategic adaptability that protects margins, improves efficiency, and positions hotels to thrive when demand returns.
READ MOREThe first generation of digital natives--Gen Z--join Millennials as the biggest target market of business travelers. With a combination of global awareness and digital presence, Gen Z travelers creates travel itineraries designed to mix social media-ready photo opportunities and travel vendors that support for sustainable development. That mix provides hoteliers guidance on how to accommodate these guests through the ways they differ from previous generations.
READ MOREDigital nomad families are redefining modern life, embracing remote work and flexible education to travel the world together. Driven by a desire for cultural exposure, community, and deeper family connections, Rekha Magon speaks to how this growing trend offers enriching experiences despite challenges. With global support systems and evolving visa policies, families are choosing freedom, adaptability, and global connection over traditional routines.
READ MOREAtlantis, The Palm, located in Dubai, is the ultimate entertainment destination to host an upcoming gathering or event. From spectacular rooms and suites, vibrant entertainment settings, captivating backdrops and extraordinary activities, every occasion is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience. Atlantis, The Palm boasts an impressive 13 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and one boardroom, perfect for corporate events, conferences, galas or celebrations.
READ MORESustainability is part of any business decision-making process. This article will provide an overview of sustainable hospitality and tourism from the framework of United Nations sustainability goals to benchmark examples of hotels embracing sustainability. Sustainability can be more holistic and comprehensive, e.g., for gross national happiness advocates, embracing care for the environment, care for communities, their people, its visitors and their businesses.
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