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Hotels & the Hospitality Industry Need Innovative Tech Strategies to Grow in 2024

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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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Building Relationships, Exceeding Expectations: Meet the Powerhouse Duo of B2B Hospitality

Introducing Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris: The Powerhouse Duo Shaking Up the B2B Hospitality World Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, making them the perfect duo to discuss the top trends in B2B hospitality. In a recent interview, Leslie and Curtis delved into their experiences […]

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DisruptED: Selling and Customer Engagement

Taking risks can certainly be daunting, but it can also lead to opportunities one would never have fathomed. Taking risks is even a behavior aligned with entrepreneurial spirits. How does taking a risk help an individual transition from an International Relations major to become current head of their own company? And how has customer engagement […]

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Change Starts Here: Together Is Better

The last few years of the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized how important community and togetherness are. While being alone and on your own has its upsides, so does being and engaging with others. It’s something that people who travel a lot might also recognize when they attend events that bring groups together. On this episode of […]

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Hotel Digitization and Mullet Travel Key to Hospitality Success in 2023

The hospitality industry faced many challenges right after COVID, such as loss of income and labor shortages. However, the industry has demonstrated new ways to adapt to issues such as labor shortages by adding digitization to the customer experience and blending business and leisure into one, which has been coined “mullet travel.” How important […]

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Bargain Travelers Beware: Hotel Rates to Remain High This Summer

Travelers hoping for a hotel rate reprieve this summer after last year’s higher room rates may need to perform some extra legwork to find a bargain. Marriott reports they will feature higher hotel rates this year per room, although travelers shouldn’t expect the percentage hikes to be anywhere near as high as they […]

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Top Nine Highlights About the Biz Jet Market

Jason Riggs, Director of Sales Americas at Technetics, highlights the positive trajectory of the biz jet market, with expectations of a rapid recovery to pre-pandemic delivery and expenditure levels by 2023, surpassing previous forecasts. Honeywell, a key industry player, reports that the demand for new business jets is at its highest level since 2015, and […]

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Cybersecurity Challenges in healthcare
Old Systems are Creating Cybersecurity Challenges for Healthcare Orgs
April 26, 2024

Healthcare organizations face significant hurdles in maintaining strong and secure cybersecurity measures as tech evolves. Some of that is due to aging network infrastructures and high costs of essential software, which have created complex cybersecurity challenges. As healthcare continues to rely increasingly on digital solutions for patient care, the stakes for securing these systems […]

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Healthcare Providers Must Combine Zero Trust Architecture and Threat Modeling to Address Cybersecurity Challenges
April 26, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, the healthcare sector faces significant cybersecurity challenges, necessitating urgent and sophisticated responses. The recent draft guidance issued by the FDA on cybersecurity for medical devices highlights a critical juncture for the industry: the need to implement and scale best practices in cybersecurity is more pressing than ever. As healthcare […]

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New Penalties is a Push to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Telecommunications and Healthcare
April 26, 2024

Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical issue in telecommunications and healthcare—two industries intertwined as essential services. With both sectors recognized as critical infrastructure, the consequences of cyber attacks can be far-reaching, impacting everything from individual privacy to national security. While recent regulatory changes are aiming to tighten security protocols, it also raises questions about […]

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RFID Utilization Can Help Retailers Scale, Unify Shopping Channels, and Transform Shopping Experiences
April 26, 2024

Recent discussions at NRF’s Big Show have catapulted RFID technology to the forefront of retail innovation, signaling a significant shift in how retailers manage operations and customer experiences. With major players like Macy’s and Levi’s demonstrating RFID’s effectiveness in enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing theft, the technology’s potential extends far beyond its initial applications. […]

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Travel in 2023 Isn’t Slowing: Will Economic Headwinds Threaten Hotel Profits?
December 1, 2022

Travel in 2023 will not be slowing down. This would normally be perceived as good news for hoteliers, but PwC’s Hospitality Directions report paints a more mixed picture for hotels; the report indicates that economic headwinds may threaten the pace of recovery in the industry, despite record highs for metrics like RevPAR this year. According […]

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Travel Plans Increase Despite the Struggling Travel Industry
December 1, 2022

Many Americans are in the midst of putting the final touches on their holiday travel plans as we near the end of 2022. Experts are still expecting travel to be at the same rate as it was in past years with consumers saying they intend to continue making travel plans even with potential flight […]

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Holiday Travel Expenses are Sky High this Season
November 21, 2022

With inflation at generational highs, it is no surprise that this holiday travel season be more costly for consumers. This is clear in the price of goods, but also includes travel. The average plane ticket price is up 40% from 2021, according to CNN. Tyler Miller, Deputy Aviation Director at Corpus Christi International Airport […]

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How Big Hotel Brands Are Missing the Mark with the Boutique Hotel Experience
April 12, 2022

Adam Morrisey talks with Jaime Bravo, General Manager of Hotel Bardo in Tulum, a boutique hotel group consisting of three hospitality concepts in Mexico. The hotel’s stay was called ‘transformational’ in Forbes. Bravo claims, “there’s nothing like Tulum. Its soul cannot be replicated.” Bravo explains that consumer preferences have changed with covid. Covid and 2020 […]

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Weaver: Beyond the Numbers: It’s Up to You, New York (and Charlie)
March 14, 2022

Howard Altshuler and Rob Nowak invited Charlie Anastasia to Weaver’s Beyond the Numbers — Real Estate Edition, to give his insight on life in New York City pre-Thanksgiving 2021. “You definitely will see a lot more people in the city, which is really refreshing,” Anastasia said. The last six months have seen an increase in […]

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Cruise Lines Adapt to Rough Waters with Ever-Changing CDC Guidelines
February 9, 2022

Uncertainty is the name of the game for the cruises in 2022. To close out 2021, the industry, which has been struggling to unanchor itself from the financial and PR losses it faced during the pandemic, was hit with a fresh update from the CDC. The message was clear for travelers: stay away. Upgrading its […]

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Travelers Gave the Energy Supplement Business An Unexpected Boost
December 30, 2021

Travel can be exhausting, and most of the time, caffeine is a must-have to keep going. Most find this in coffee, soda, or energy drinks. But what about a clean alternative? Punch’d Energy caffeine gummies are the answer. The company’s President and Founder, John Pinelli joined Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy to share […]

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Streamlining the Process Behind Solving Lost and Found Issues
December 22, 2021

Steve Sinclair appeared on “Say Yes to Travel” to discuss with host Sarah Dandashy an aspect of traveling that many people might not consider: lost and found. Everyone has had to deal with losing something somewhere at some point while on a trip, and Sinclair’s company, Bounte, helps reunite people with lost… well, bounty. […]

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Getting Technical: The Future of Commercial Aerospace Transfer 2022
December 13, 2021

Because of the pandemic, the commercial aero market was profoundly impacted by the sudden disruptions in travel. Jason Riggs, director of strategy at Technetics, discussed this phenomenon and how the market has rebound with Host Tyler Kern. Globally, air traffic is down by 30% from pre-pandemic levels, and airframers are making calls to increase […]

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