Articles by tag: hospitality
(Bloomberg) — David Hakimian, 58, an oncologist from the Chicago area, was looking forward to a week of lazy days on Caribbean beaches when he boarded Windstar’s 312-passenger, recently stretched-out Star Breeze—only to find he’d instead be spending a week almost entirely at sea. In Iceland, passengers on the Viking Sky consoled themselves with meals […]
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How Travel Marketing Needs to Change Post-Pandemic
Travel was altered significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic and, even with far-away locales opening their doors to travelers once again, the industry is going to have to adapt to cater to a new brand of consumer. But how? Marilee Kostadimas, CMP, DMCP, Founder & Creative Director of Spotlight Sojourns, shared some front-line insights about how […]
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Have People Stopped Making Travel Decisions Based on Price?
The state of travel for both business and leisure is still largely in flux as reopening unfolds. With that in mind, Sarah Dandashy, host of MarketScale’s Say Yes to Travel, answered a few questions about the state of the industry and what we can expect as 2021 marches on. In this soundbite, she shared her […]
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How to Support the Hospitality Workforce
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. Will hospitality ever be the same? Should it be? What has the industry and world learned since the pandemic? These are some […]
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Have We Seen a Shift in the Perception of Business Travel?
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t officially stall all business travel, but much of the world’s business has been conducted remotely for more than a year. So, with reopening underway, has there now been a shift in the way we perceive the necessity of traveling for business? MarketScale Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy weighed in. […]
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Hilton Beats Expectations on Heavy Demand for U.S. Vacations
(Bloomberg) — Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter, as travelers made up for lost vacations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 56 cents, according to a statement Thursday, beating the average analyst estimate of 39 cents. Its shares surged as much as 4.2%, the biggest intraday jump in […]
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Will Private Flights Chip Away at the First Class Market?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. Flying private was once inaccessible to most, but the industry has changed, boasting flexibility and convenience for work and leisure. A […]
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Game-Changing Security Communication Solutions On Display at IWCE
One of the spotlights at this year’s IWCE event in Orlando, Florida were the security communication solutions which make a significant different in sensitive environments like public schools. How can dealers successfully navigate partnerships with agencies to enhance their security measures? Jon Paul Beauchamp of Icom America caught up with Paul Toth, the Owner […]
Amend & Progress: Exploring Four Perspectives in 2024 and Beyond
In a dynamic exchange on the Amend & Progress podcast by Vodori, Annalise Ludtke explores four perspectives in 2024 that will help bring effective content to the market now and beyond. With the participation of Vodori’s CEO and Co-Founder, Scott Rovegno, the conversation unveils insights on macro-level topics crucial to the organization’s strategic direction. […]
APL Is Redefining Retail in the Digital Age with Tech-Infused Luxury Footwear
In an era where fashion and technology intersect more seamlessly than ever, particularly within the context of retail in the digital age, the discussion around innovation in the luxury footwear market is gaining momentum. This conversation comes at a crucial time when consumers are increasingly looking for products that not only offer aesthetic appeal […]
Voices of ChargeExpo 2024: Lilypad EV Unites Grid Expansion with EV Charging for a Better User Experience
At ChargeExpo 2024, a pivotal discussion unfolded, shedding light on the integral relationship between grid expansion and the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As electric vehicles continue to surge in popularity, the spotlight has turned to the supporting infrastructure, underscoring a critical challenge: the need for significant grid expansion to accommodate the […]
The Symbiotic Relationship between Hospitality, Foodservice and Travel
Food is serious business. Now, on The Main Course, host Barbara Castiglia will invite insiders on the front lines of food to share their expertise, strategies, and forecasts for navigating the ever-changing restaurant industry. These three fields blend together, but they’re often talked about separately. Restaurants, hospitality, and travel all intersect and rely on one another. On […]
Is Geofencing Hospitality’s Answer To Rising Costs And Safety Concerns?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. While travel slowed the past year, innovation and technology in the travel space hit hyper-speed, as founders and innovators used the time […]
The Weekly Scale: June 21st, 2021
This week at MarketScale, we held a major press conference on the future of retail, hosted a true legend of education, and examined what “retailtainment” will look like in 2022. That’s making my wallet cringe. Break out the ice chests for the dog days of summer— it’s time to scale up. Walmart launched big news […]
How One Hospitality Startup Ran with On-Demand Lessons Learned from AirBnB
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. While travel slowed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is poised to break some records in 2021. But, while passengers stayed at home, […]
How To Turn Around A Restaurant With The Restaurant Coach
Food is serious business. Now, on The Main Course, host Barbara Castiglia will invite insiders on the front lines of food to share their expertise, strategies, and forecasts for navigating the ever-changing restaurant industry. The restaurant industry took a significant hit over the past year, perhaps more than any other industry. Despite record takeout numbers, 1 in […]
U.S. Cities to Power Revival in Domestic Travel
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. will have a busy vacation season this summer as cities make a strong comeback, according to Stephen Kaufer, chief executive officer of TripAdvisor Inc. “Now we have a lot more activities all around the country, and it’s not just outdoors. The cities are making a very real comeback,” Kaufer said on […]
Competition Cooking Tests if Chefs Have The Chops
From new technologies and changing food trends to supply chains and innovative concepts, the restaurant industry is everchanging. Host Andre Natera shares kitchens, plates and stories with food and beverage superstars, preparing a new dish and offering valuable insights from the front lines of the culinary industry. On this episode of MarketScale’s Run the Pass, host […]
Get the Message to Guests: Your Properties are Safe and Sound
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, host Sarah Dandashy sits down with Hermann Elger, the executive vice president of travel, […]
What Does Pent Up Demand Mean for International Events?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. With the pandemic putting a lid on traveling over the past year, it’s no wonder that consumers are ready to hit the […]