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This article covers some lessons learned about "how sustainability really mattered" in the past year and how this has prepared us for a strong comeback. It focuses on stakeholder relationships and the importance of treating employees right no matter what. It also explores the opportunities in innovation and how the pandemic has been acting as an accelerator. READ MORE
As more travelers concern about their environmental footprint, hotels of the future must demonstrate sustainable practices in every detail. Commitments to positive environmental and social impacts, carbon offset programs, energy and water efficiency, waste management, and top-notch sustainable design features improve cost efficiencies and help with guest engagement. Elena Ashkinazy, Director of Sustainability for Time Equities, Inc showcases how Altamer Resort gets a competitive advantage in the market. READ MORE
Guests want to see that your property is celebrating and offering low-carbon, solar-powered, reusable items and community-friendly accommodations in a luxurious and natural setting. Properties should seize the opportunity to rewrite the rules, give genuine attention to incorporating sustainability, and watch as guests enjoy their stay. Tara Dodson from Eco Collections Marketplace provides a list of things that your hotel can do right now. READ MORE
Can becoming carbon neutral bring your hotel more business? Yes! Discover how successful your property can become economically, socially and of course, environmentally. Follow along as the Caribbean's most eco-certified hotel and its first and only carbon-neutral hotel thrives. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba hums at 97% occupancy and continues to show others how memorable vacations and sustainability can be mutually inclusive. READ MORE
With struggling businesses and limited budgets, it's hard to see why making other initiatives like adopting eco-friendly practices should remain a priority. Yet, the fight against climate change didn't stop with the onset of the pandemic; it just took a backseat. Barbara Rush, Area Director of Seattle-based Columbia Hospitality shares what a sustainable mindset means, setting a "green goal" for your business and how to adopt meaningful eco-friendly practices in your hotel. READ MORE
Wellness has become an essential part of modern hospitality with the Dominican Republic is leading the way. With global wellness tourism projected to reach $1.35 trillion by 2028, hotels are redefining luxury by integrating wellbeing into every aspect of the guest experience from sleep and nutrition to design, mindfulness, and community, creating transformative, whole-stay rejuvenation beyond traditional spas.
READ MORETroy Dixon, General Manager at Central Station Memphis explores the travel industry's resurgence after the COVID-19 pandemic, as pent-up demand drove tourists to break out once again, shifted guest preferences towards more meaningful experiences and challenged hospitality norms. Through technology integration, personalization and authenticity, hospitality properties pivoted to provide immersive and emotionally resonant experiences among other tailored services.
READ MOREA successful hire is about more than a polished resume. Hospitality leaders must look for less tangible (but essential) traits during interviews, like adaptability, preparedness and communication skills. In this article, I will outline the key attributes hiring managers should recognize during the interview process to build high-performing, well-aligned teams in today's changing hospitality landscape.
READ MOREDive into the way Selina is redefining the hospitality experience. Gadi Hassin, Chief Operations Officer for Selina Hospitality PLC, shares how the company stays at the top of the minds of millennials and Gen Z travelers. This article delves into the strategies for achieving operational excellence by integrating technology, sustainability, and putting personalized guest experiences at the center of their operations.
READ MOREPartnering with an asset management firm can help maximize investor returns and property values. Asset management is particularly important in the current environment where macroeconomic conditions are in constant flux, geopolitical issues continue to intensify, and domestic monetary policy has considerable implications. The following article outlines how the right hotel asset management firm will help optimize the return on your hotel investment.
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