[Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, is quoted in a recent article by Hotel News Now] …Sluggish demand for overseas travel to the United States is predicted next year and the election year could take the industry in a host of directions, which is why independent hoteliers are thinking about spending priorities now… …Independent hoteliers… Read more »
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Overcome Slow Season at Your Hotel This Winter
If your hotel is in a location that tends to attract summer vacationers or bring in conferences and conventions when the weather is nice, you may find that the winter season is slower than you’d like. But you still have the same number of rooms to fill and similar expenses. How can you keep your… Read more »
Top Benefits of Interim Management for Hospitality Venues
Those unfamiliar with interim management may incorrectly equate it with temporary staffing. While temporary or contract staffing can range from filling in for short-term absences to bringing on highly skilled specialists on a project basis, interim management is more strategic. They are there to provide continuity, stability or at times, act as a change agent.… Read more »
How Is Domino’s Changing Delivery?
Just a few years ago, Domino’s Pizza business was suffering. Sales were down. Customers were complaining about the quality of the pizza. It seemed virtually impossible that the company could recover from these setbacks and their negative perception in the market. That is up until their new CEO, Patrick Doyle, joined the company. He is… Read more »
Where Is the Future of Senior Living Going in 2020 and Beyond?
What happens when the “me generation” enters senior living? They expect a lot more from providers and properties. Many boomers are fresh off caring for their aging parents and have seen how difficult it was for everyone involved, particularly for those “silent generation” members who were reluctant to leave the homes they worked so hard to pay off… Read more »
3 Advanced Tips to Make Your Job Descriptions Stand Out
The biggest mistake employers make is thinking that job descriptions should be geared toward their wants and needs, rather than those of job seekers. When you post a job description online, you should consider it to be a marketing piece to grab the attention of applicants who are qualified for your open positions. It’s important to focus… Read more »
Friction-Less Hotel Experiences – How Can You Get There?
Increasingly, travelers expect to see a significant part of their stays automated. On the one hand, automation can seem impersonal, but the reality is that it can drive a frictionless hotel experience by taking care of a lot of administrative tasks, allowing your employees to add the personal touch that can set your hotel apart. If a guest… Read more »
Is Hard Seltzer a Fad or a Real Trend?
Summer of 2019 was the summer of hard seltzer. Everywhere you went this year, from bars to the beach to sporting events, you were bound to see someone with a can of White Claw or Truly (these two brands dominate with an 85% combined share of the market). What restauranteurs want to know is whether the popularity of hard seltzer is just a fad, or will… Read more »
Off-site Trips to Plan for Senior Living Communities
Just because individuals are part of an aging population doesn’t mean that they are ready to spend their days in a recliner. Seniors in good health often enjoy being active. Keep them engaged by providing a variety of options to accommodate different interests or abilities, but you might be surprised how many kinds of adventures seniors are eager to take on. Here are some popular options for your… Read more »
Will Robotic Process Automation Help Your Hospitality Recruiters?
When people worry about “robots taking over their jobs” they might not realize that robots or AI brings more opportunity than it eliminates. What happens with robotic process automation is that the repetitive and simple processes are the ones that are typically automated. That allows us to focus on tasks that require a human touch. Here are several ways that robotic process automation can help hospitality recruiters do their job better. … Read more »