Lead Stories
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BITAC Luxury Panel: How Wellness Trends are Shaping the Multi-Trillion Dollar Industry
A big emerging trend when it comes to luxury destinations is wellness opportunities, as more and more guests want access to wellness resources on vacation. Four executives from top hospitality firms spoke on the intersection of wellness and luxury at…
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BITAC Luxury Panel: Curating the New Luxury Experience
Whether due to the pandemic, inflation or other factors, the luxury side of the hospitality industry has seen huge shifts. As select and full-service hotels offer more amenities, the lines of luxury have become blurred. Three executives from top hospitality…
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Capitol Hill Weekly Roundup: REIN IN Inflation Act and Airline Profits
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Mar. 1 to combat the Biden administration’s executive orders, which many legislators have attributed to high inflation and an increased cost of living. The bill, which is called the Reduce Exacerbated…
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Cabot Citrus Farms to Bring Redefined Vision of High-End Golf Destination
As he stood in the sand surrounded by the mossy oak trees and scrub bushes of North Central Florida, Ben Cowan-Dewar reflected on the first time he saw the former World Woods Golf Club he is developing into Cabot Citrus…
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Capitol Hill Weekly Roundup: Reactions to President Biden’s Junk Fee Crackdown Pledge
Since President Joe Biden mentioned them in his Feb. 7 State of the Union address, “junk fees” have remained at the forefront of hotel and airline industry news. Biden urged Congress to pass a new “Junk Fee Prevention Act,” which…
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Using Pre-Stay Guest Questions to Guide Marketing and Brand Upgrades
On a limited budget, where do you allocate resources to get the most bang for your buck? This is a consummate challenge for any business, let alone such a complex operation as a hotel property. In 2023, the more data…
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Engaging with Executives: NorthPointe Hospitality Management President Greg Winey
Introducing a new series from Hotel Interactive — Engaging with Executives. This series will consist of Q&As with executives around the hospitality industry, breaking down recent trends and news in their companies and the industry as a whole. The first…
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Capitol Hill Weekly Roundup: President Biden Touts Improving Economy, Labor Shortage Crisis Continues to Impact Hotels
Preparing for a likely announcement in the near future that he will seek a second term in 2024, President Joe Biden is touting figures that show declining inflation and low unemployment as he tours the country promoting projects related to…
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How a Columbus Artist and Mom Created a New Sleeve Design for DoubleTree’s Iconic Cookie
Frequent guests at DoubleTree hotels know they can expect a delicious and warm chocolate chip cookie when they check in. But starting last month, those cookies will now be received in a special sleeve. Through a contest last year, Sarah…
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Exclusive: One-on-One Interview with AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the world, impacting industries of all shapes and sizes. The hospitality industry is no different, as the instant shutdowns of travel and social gatherings in March 2020 hit…