Marriott Reveals Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Data
Marriott today announced that the company has taken measures to investigate and address a data security incident involving the Starwood guest reservation database. On...
Building the Largest Travel Data Co-op in the World
Earlier this year at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson described a battle that hotels are fighting on all...
Paying the Intermediaries: An Analysis of Hotel Commissions
The increasing incidence of intermediaries selling hotel rooms and other services is a major topic of discussion among U.S. hotel owners and operators. From online...
Five Ways To Streamline Guest Data and Better Target Marketing Messages
A guest signs up for a loyalty membership and then, six months later, receives a request to sign up for the same program. Another...
Top 10 Hotel Technology Trends to Watch
Hotels are exploring innovative technologies to better serve guests throughout their stay and help them remain top of mind with consumers. Chains, in particular,...
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Five Markets With the Most Hotel Construction
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics recently reported the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines for the third quarter of 2018. The number...
15 Women Moving Up Hospitality’s Career Ladder
Over the past few years, more and more women seem to be climbing to the top ranks of the hotel industry. This isn’t a coincidence—woman...
14 Hotel Companies Among 2019 Best Employers for Diversity
Fourteen hotel companies are among this year's Best Employers for Diversity, according to Forbes magazine. The list, which recognizes organizations for their commitment to...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Common Household Pests in Hotels
Running a business in the hospitality industry is a tough task, and when pests are added to the equation, it can get even more...