Hospitality Roundtable
Due to digital footprints becoming as significant as physical presence, nowadays customer reviews have become a cornerstone in the hospitality industry’s strategy to attract and retain guests. A recent ACOR study highlighted this trend, revealing that 97 percent of hotel guests consider other customer reviews before booking, making it nearly as crucial as the…
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AAHOACON24 Seeks to Help Hotel Owners and Operators Overcome Challenges and Maximize Opportunities
As the hospitality industry anticipates AAHOACON 2024, a pivotal gathering, hotel owners and operators find themselves on the cusp of transformative change. The industry, Having weathered the storm of pandemic-driven shifts, faces a landscape dotted with daunting challenges and unprecedented opportunities. Innovations in technology, shifting market dynamics, and evolving consumer expectations are sculpting a…
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Hotels & the Hospitality Industry Need Innovative Tech Strategies to Grow in 2024
The hospitality industry is on the brink of transformation as it faces 2024 and technology is going to be a major factor in that change. Last year’s challenges, including the muted growth in the U.S. hotel market, have paved the way for innovative strategies to enhance hotel performance. Where did 2023 leave the hospitality…
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Leading Through Change: Dr. Kevin Stevenson on Workforce, Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare is at a critical turning point, where staffing pressures, shrinking reimbursements, and rising patient expectations are reshaping the future of healthcare. According to the AACN Nursing Workforce Fact Sheet, the federal government projects more than 203,000 new registered nurse positions will be created annually from 2021 to 2031, reflecting high demand from an…
Holistic Support in Higher Ed: Why Non-Traditional Students Need More Than Just Financial Aid
Non-traditional students—adult learners, student parents, veterans, and first-generation college-goers—are carrying heavier burdens than ever. Upswing’s 2024 Ana Insights Report found that nearly nine in ten students intended to complete a FAFSA application, while many also sought help with essentials like food, housing, and bill payments. Perhaps most concerning, students expressed declining confidence in higher…
@EAA AirVenture 2025 – Lori Barger & Larry Schaack Talk Communication & Safety
Nestled in the shaded quiet of Oshkosh’s Seaplane Base, there exists a side of EAA AirVenture that many attendees never see. Unlike the bustling main grounds, the Seaplane Base operates for just one week each year, transforming from an unused shoreline into a hub of aviation activity. It takes hundreds of volunteers and days of…
Jim Zirbel at @EAA AirVenture 2025 | Keeping Seaplanes Connected & Safe
At the heart of EAA AirVenture 2025, the Seaplane Base offers a unique glimpse into aviation’s most delicate dance—where water and air meet. Unlike traditional runways, this floating airfield demands a constant balance of precision, coordination, and communication. Here, pilots don’t just rely on their own skill; they depend on an entire team of volunteers…