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Christine Killion

Christine Killion
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Check-in automations from hospitality management system Mews

Working With Automation: Improving ROI by Setting Teams Up for Success

Today’s hotel teams are often stretched thin, juggling multiple responsibilities. Advancements in automation technology present a compelling opportunity to streamline operations and free staff from performing certain time-consuming, rote tasks. It’s a promising solution...

Reducing Energy Consumption: Smarter Solutions for Building Systems 

Powering hotels can be expensive. Energy accounts for 6 percent of all operating costs; on average, U.S. hotels spend $2,196 annually per available room on this line item, according to a report from the...

Mainstay Amenity

For many travelers booking hotel stays, complimentary breakfast remains a mainstay offering. But without streamlined operations and strategic procurement practices, this valued amenity can put a drain on hotel profitability. LODGING Back of the...

‘The Starbucks Effect’

The idea of sitting down to a heavy breakfast early in the morning may not appeal to a certain kind of traveler with a fast-paced lifestyle. These guests often want to grab fresh and...

Tracking Snacking: Three Consumer Trends to Help Hoteliers Curate Their F&B Offerings

In recent years, hoteliers have found creative ways to streamline their operations and control costs, particularly in their food and beverage departments. A recent CBRE analysis for LODGING noted that rising wages, heightened supply...