Miami continues its transformation from beach destination to world class city, giving travelers a much wider range of lodging options. With close to 5,000 additional hotel rooms being delivered by the end of this year, Miami is experiencing a very active and strong hospitality market. This includes the entrance of international hotel brands and new concepts being introduced by the leading hotel groups. While the region's visitor count continues to reach record-setting numbers, critics have voiced concerns that the market could experience oversupply, which coupled with other threats the hospitality market faces today, could have a negative long-term impact. READ MORE

The growth of China's hospitality and tourism industry has been well documented and predictions are that it will soon rival many other popular destinations. Less well-known is the role that the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Expositions (MICE) industry is playing in that growth. This article discusses how the MICE industry is fueling hospitality sector growth, especially in China's smaller cities and resort areas, and the factors that will determine whether this growth is sustainable. READ MORE

“Going green” has been as much a regulatory mandate as a moral responsibility for many businesses. The commercial laundry industry—and by extension the hospitality industry—has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency to meet one critical environmental goal: eliminating the pollutant NPE, once a common component of laundry detergent, from the laundry process. Eliminating and improving laundry chemicals has many environmental benefits, and taking action in favor of the environment can boost the reputation of a hotel. In this article, Joseph Ricci, head of the TRSA commercial laundry association, explains the implications for the hospitality industry. READ MORE

Ideally, humanity, or at least the one's involved in the health and wellness industry, should by now be aware of the fact that there is much more to the every day grinding than just the mundane existence. The one's who are honestly and genuinely tuned into the yet invisible spheres, plugged in - so to speak, and living deep down in the well of the energy whirl, are very well aware of the huge opportunities that are yet to come, in regard to health, healing, wellness, prosperity and pure bliss. However, it is still a challenge not be distracted by all the useless, artificial distortions, self-centeredness, and chit-chat that drives humanity apart. READ MORE

Think back to the last time you stayed in a hotel. Did you notice anything that seemed eco-friendly - maybe there were recycling bins located throughout the hotel, perhaps there was a towel reuse program or maybe you even saw solar panels on the roof? Fortunately, these scenarios are becoming more and more common as hotels and resorts are catching on to and embracing sustainability practices - practices that are not only in demand from their customers, but that are also reducing operating costs significantly. READ MORE