How AI Can Make a Difference to Hotels Today
At first glance, AI and hospitality might not seem like the most natural fit. What makes hospitality unique is its human touch – the provision of experiences that are unique and special to the individual traveler. But AI doesn’t stop that. In fact, it can enhance it. Personalizing Stays and Streamlining Operations There are two ways in which AI enhances the guest experience: directly and indirectly. Its direct impact typically takes the form of hyper-personalization.
Hospitality Recruitment: Learn How to Recruit the Best Employees!
A good hospitality recruitment strategy is at the very core of all success stories within the industry. Hospitality businesses want the best staff in place to provide great service, respond to customer needs, and make experiences positive and memorable. In this article, you can learn how to put the right processes in place, so you always attract the best applicants, filter out unsuitable candidates, and put together the best possible workforce. Table of Contents: What
Hotel Designs: Inspirations for Hoteliers for New Design Hotels
Hotel design is crucial to the success of a hotel business. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you're trying to re-imagine an existing hotel. In this article, you'll discover the importance of good hotel design and how it can help your business. You'll also read about some of today's best-designed hotels for inspiration and ideas. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel Industry? What Is Hotel Design? How Can a
Food Ordering System: How to Choose the Best One for Your Property?
A food ordering system is a system that allows a restaurant or similar business to accept, process, and manage orders for food from customers. In this article, you will be able to explore some common systems and understand the benefits of having a high-quality system in place for your business. Table of Contents: What is the Restaurant Industry? What is a Food Ordering System? Why is a Food Ordering System Important? The Main Types of
Traveling to Qatar in 2026: When to Go, What to Expect, and How to Plan
Over the past few years, Qatar has moved beyond its former image as primarily a transit hub or a destination for short business trips. Following major international events, the country’s infrastructure has changed noticeably: new districts have emerged, transportation systems have improved, and the range of hotels and leisure options has expanded. By 2026, Qatar will no longer feel like an “exotic stopover” but rather a clear, modern, and culturally distinctive travel destination. Planning a trip to Qatar requires a different mindset than traveling to Europe or Southeast Asia. Climate, local customs, mobility options, and the country’s compact yet varied
Top 5 Unusual Places Near Dubai: Hidden Gems Worth Exploring
Dubai is often associated with extravagance, soaring structures, along with busy commercial hubs. While these locales are undeniably charming, many sightseers find they crave something beyond the typical tourist's experience. The attraction of Dubai's ostentatious facade can sometimes overshadow the plentiful aggregation of culture and nature that thrives just beyond its limits. If you yearn to escape the ordinary and unearth some veiled gems, you are in for a gratifying revelation. 5 Hidden Gems Near
AI Marketing Tips: Best Practices & Insights from Hospitality Experts
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are your top suggestions and best practices for using AI in hotel marketing activities (e.g., communication, data analysis, etc.)? (Question proposed by Michael J. Goldrich.) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resort, New Mexico State University Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The
Account Analytics: Optimize Corporate & Agency Performance with Data
Account Analytics is much more than most Sales Managers are currently equipped with, usually in an Excel sheet or PMS report: Room Nights, ADR, and Revenue per account. Understand how deeper Account Analytics across Corporate and Agency accounts can help your hotel's commercial team analyze the entire segment of individual
Smart Hotel Technology; 7 Technologies to Smart Up Your Hotel
None of us want to leave the comfort of our homes and downgrade our lives. We live in a world of smart technology, and we fully expect to holiday in a smart hotel technology world too. We can expect our hotels to lift our experiences from our everyday lives. The
Meetings and Events Online Booking and Marketing Optimization Tips
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels optimize the online booking process for Meetings and Events? And how can they best market it? Our Marketing Expert Panel Peter Ricci - Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Florida Atlantic University Cory Falter