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Senior living is changing: today's seniors demand resort-like amenities, healthy living, and paths to enrich the mind and find meaning and purpose. The industry is seeing explosive growth, attracting aging services and investors who want to "ride the Boomer wave." This is a look at the top trends driving growth and innovation at the intersection of hospitality, wellness, and senior living. READ MORE
Just when you wrapped your head around Instagram Stories, IGTV came out. Then came TikTok. Instagram Reels. Now, even LinkedIn is prioritizing mobile-friendly video content on their platform. Short form, video storytelling is the new social media frontier. Simply put, videos create impact that static images cannot. If a picture is worth a thousand words, video is worth a million. This article is a comprehensive and practical guide to getting started. Adapt now, or get left behind. READ MORE
We expect to see some light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel in 2021. Mobile will play a key role in leading you into the light. Mobile represents the primary way guests interact with content and experiences online, even when sitting on their couch. Here's how you can take advantage of mobile to fuel your recovery. READ MORE
Hospitality has been devastated by this pandemic. These last few months have been catastrophic. Is it the end? On the contrary, the best companies are preparing for the beginning. People will always travel, and that means hotels, casinos and resorts will always have guests. How do we get ready? We need a strategic focus on hiring, training and compensation. READ MORE
An unexpected, misunderstood, and sometimes maligned generation of travelers stepped into the breach when a global pandemic threatened to shut down entire sectors of the hotel industry. Here is a closer look at millennials and the workcation phenomenon that helped many hotels during these challenging times. READ MORE
Frontline hospitality managers and their workers are experiencing a range of issues, which include low tips, burnout, and low employee engagement. Now, new survey results from Axonify highlight how these ongoing issues are impacting hospitality workers, as well as the actions their employers can take to lighten the workload and help their organization determine a better path forward.
READ MOREExplore nonimmigrant avenues such as L-1, TN, H-1B, E-2, E-3, and H-2B visas to diversify your hospitality workforce. Each option offers unique opportunities for various positions, from managerial roles to temporary staffing. Understanding and leveraging these visa categories can enhance your recruitment strategy, tapping into a broader talent pool and enriching your team with diverse skills and perspectives.
READ MORETroy Dixon, General Manager at Central Station Memphis, explores the multifaceted charm of adaptive reuse hotels in this thought-provoking piece. By seamlessly blending historical authenticity with contemporary comfort, these hotels offer travelers a unique and immersive experience. The intersection of travel and history becomes a tangible reality, allowing guests to stay in transformed spaces and partake in the rich narratives embedded within the walls.
READ MOREWater is necessary for life, and it can be the source of happiness for many. When water issues arise in a hotel, however, they can be met with frustration, disappointment, and in some cases, a negative review. This article addresses common contributing factors for negative reviews by compiling authentic reviews and matching them with case studies to help prevent the issue.
READ MORESoft brands are transforming the hotel industry by combining the individuality of independent hotels with the reliability of major chains. This article explores their appeal to both travelers and owners, offering personal travel examples, operator insights, and investor perspectives. As travelers seek local flavor with trusted service, soft brands are rewriting the rules of modern hospitality.
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