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The true basis of leadership was built upon a model that generated two sides of an X and Y axis. On one side is the concept of leadership that creates change through taking a process-oriented and the other as more of a relationship-oriented approach. Based upon the management versus leadership idea, a manager always has to be a leader but a leader does not always have to be a manager. READ MORE
We are taking time to optimistically and critically rethink our meetings, including challenging their essential components, what may be dispensable, and what we've been missing. A meeting planner and small business owner shares her experience on COVID's effects on the planning community, why government needs to pay attention to letting meetings take place, how to get people back to in-person events, and why the pandemic is good for the planning industry. READ MORE
As the meetings and events industry responds to the pandemic, hotels have implemented industry leading best practices to gain event planner confidence. A key component of the events industry, hotels have to quickly pivot and adjust all phases of the buying process, execution, and operational guidelines to meet safely. Keeping the events industry moving forward and delivering on the value proposition of meetings, in smaller and groups, RLH Hotels are delivering. READ MORE
The meeting and event industry faces one of the toughest times in its history. Meeting Professionals International's quarterly Meetings Outlook survey predicted the lowest meeting and event growth on record, with only 36% predicting favorable business conditions over the next year. For organizers that are planning live events during this pandemic, we have a powerful opportunity to demonstrate how events can happen safely. READ MORE
Hospitality expert and podcast host Amy Draheim offers three key tips for hotel sales teams. From zoning in on your audience, to the latest ideas in tech, to learning how to communicate, Amy outlines how to approach communications both during and after the pandemic, to keep your property top of mind. READ MORE
Studies have found that approximately 65% of Gen Z employees leave their jobs within the first year of employment. As Gen Z replaces millennials as the youngest generation in the workforce, they also present a different mindset and new set of preferences when it comes to their ideal workplace. This article shares strategies, programs and policies that may help retain Gen Z talent.
READ MOREHotels are increasingly turning vacant rooms into resources for social good, offering breaks for unpaid carers and supporting community initiatives. This purpose-driven approach strengthens ESG commitments, builds guest and employee loyalty, and enhances brand reputation - all at minimal cost. By repurposing unused inventory, hotels create meaningful community impact while reinforcing hospitality's true purpose: providing care, rest, and connection beyond just a bed.
READ MOREGlamping is no longer just a travel trend. Since emerging about a decade ago, it's become a permanent fixture on the outdoor hospitality landscape, offering travelers a new kind of outdoor recreation experience. In this wide-ranging feature, Toby O'Rourke, President & CEO of Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), discusses various aspects of glamping experiences and what's driving the appeal for so many travelers to this growing activity.
READ MOREA hotel's brand identity extends beyond a logo or tagline-it's the entire guest experience, from the in-person visual aesthetics to the operational philosophy. Designers play a crucial role in crafting this identity by weaving local cultural nuances, historical narratives, and experiential elements into every aspect of the space. This integrated approach allows hotels to tell an authentic story that aligns purpose and place.
READ MOREThe hospitality industry has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and various macroeconomic factors. The lodging investments market has yet to be broadly stabilized due to rising interest rates and increasing costs of debt. To further understand the market dynamics, TRE sought insights from leading industry professionals on what factors would need to change to stimulate investor reengagement.
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