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Welcome Travelers Back with an Improved Digital Lobby

A hotel’s digital presence has never been more important. While call centers and traditional travel agents still remain relevant for some, in general, travelers...
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On-Property De-escalation: Guidelines for Dealing With Agitated Guests


The vast majority of risks to hotel security are posed by unruly guests or patrons of the hotel bar who have had one too...
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Six Steps to Unlocking Guest Demand During COVID

U.S. hotels are suffering historically low occupancy rates, and have lost billions in room revenue while shedding millions of jobs since March. According to...
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Three Ways Small Market and Independent Hotels Can Propel the Industry Forward

Consumers are eager to get out and travel; however, they aren’t racing to travel abroad or go anywhere long-distance. According to a global hospitality recovery...
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Bringing Hospitality Into a Post-COVID World: How Technology and Transparency Will Play a Role

For many, the month of August is considered to be a period of leisure—a time when summer slowdowns typically prompt holiday trips and family...
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Cloudbeds and Duetto Form Strategic Partnership

SAN DIEGO, California—Cloudbeds and Duetto announced a strategic partnership to give hoteliers tools for optimizing revenue and operational efficiency. This collaboration integrates Duetto’s revenue...
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Leadership, Inclusion, and the Future of Hospitality

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? This is simply the best industry in the world. Where else can you start in...
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5 Best Practices for an Ideal Franchisor–Franchisee Relationship

As the EVP of franchise operations for My Place Hotels, a leading hotel franchise company, I’ve learned that the franchisor–franchisee relationship is key to...
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