Articles by tag: hotel
Now that the hospitality economy is deep in the weeds of the holiday season, hoteliers are hopeful hotel workers can handle a return to form for holiday travel bookings. American Airlines reports a massive rebound for holiday travel, with 109 million people set to travel 50 miles or more between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2,…
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Is the Hotel of the Future Based on Digital Assets?
Key Points: A hotel concept around digital assets could create revenue. Bringing digital assets to a physical space could appeal to many. The concept includes a crypto trading floor as the main attraction. Commentary: The pandemic pushed the hospitality industry to the brink. However, crisis often breeds innovation and creativity. So, what’s next for…
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Peloton Users are Loyal Fans. Can Hotels Turn This into a New Business Strategy?
Key Points: Travelers have made it a point to seek out hotels and accommodations that include a Peloton bike. Peloton acquired Precor for $420 million in December 2020 in order to bolster their presence in the commercial market. Peloton’s presence in hotels makes it likely that their competitors will seek to enter that space, as…
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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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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,…
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Meet the Hospitality Expert: Orietta Verdugo
I’m really excited to be here today because we’re talking about the hospitality industry and it’s going through a big digital transformation and being at the center of technology at Intel, we’re really looking at how we’re using technology to personalize guest experiences and really help with operational efficiencies at the hotels. The hospitality industry…
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Why Storytelling Will Lift Boutique Hotels Above the Giants
Storytelling is more relevant than it’s ever been due to the impact of the pandemic. Hospitality companies are facing a much more competitive landscape, and great storytelling can help you stand out. For example, highlighting employees that have worked hard to keep the business running through COVID. People can relate to that story,…