Articles by author: Sarah Dandashy
During the NFL draft week in Detroit last month, the city achieved an unprecedented spike in hotel revenues, marking a significant milestone in its economic landscape. This surge is a reflection of a broader trend seen in other major cities during major events. It further demonstrates just how impactful event-driven tourism is on local…
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To Balance Costs and Quality in Hospitality, Consider Embracing Gig-Based Staffing Solutions
In the current economic climate, hotel owners and operators constantly seek ways to balance rising costs and maintain high-quality guest experiences. One effective strategy is embracing gig-based staffing solutions. This approach mitigates the financial strain caused by traditional staffing methods and provides the flexibility required to adapt to fluctuating demands. Sarah Dandashy, a…
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Hotel Rates Prepare to Drop as Cold Shoulder Season Approaches
With the holiday season here, travel is a given, with predicted high travel numbers over the course of the season. However, amidst a huge travel period, hotels are reaching cold shoulder season and lowering their prices for a lack of occupancy. The weekends before Christmas and after New Year’s, many hotels have stated that they…
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Consumers Seek More Value from Travel and Hospitality
A recent report from PwC suggests that revenue for hotels will continue to go up over the coming months. This is great news for hoteliers who survived the 2020 pandemic and are looking to recoup costs. What’s more, studies also suggest that customers are happy to pay for these increased prices, even at inflated rates….
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The Biggest Takeaways Hoteliers Need from New Book “Hospitality from Within”
Commentary: Big news in the hospitality space as our very own host of Say Yes to Travel, Sarah Dandashy, has a new book on the shelves, Hospitality From Within, and it’s available for pre-order today! We wanted to catch up with Sarah and find out what her inspiration for writing this book was; Sarah…