Stories
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BITAC Multi-Unit Housing Panel: New Tenants, New Demands
In multi-unit housing, property developers are having to take into account the ever-evolving tastes and needs of the “modern tenant” who may not be satisfied with the basics in their apartment complex. Attendees at BITAC Multi-Unit Housing, taking place from…
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The IT Director Perspective at a Caribbean Five-Star Resort
Some luxury properties can have over a hundred different technology vendors to satisfy the entire guest value chain, both on-property and above-property. This means that while service and the guest experience will always be central to hospitality, we are firmly…
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The Balance Between Raising ADR and Managing Guest Expectations
There are a lot of factors that are driving up hotel ADRs, with lingering inflation as just one of them that people have been focusing on. But while hotel executives are incentivized to show annual rate growth and develop strategies…
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How Meyer Jabara’s ‘Journey’ Culture Improves Their Retention
In recent years, “culture” has become an oft-used buzzword. Every company wants to have a strong culture, but it’s much harder to implement on a tangible level. Meyer Jabara Hotels seems to have cracked the culture code with a program…
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BITAC Events to Feature Virtual GM Podcast at Upcoming Events
For the last year, the Virtual GM podcast has been gracing the ears of hospitality industry members looking for insights into how to run their independent properties. BITAC Events recently announced it will feature the podcast at upcoming industry events.…
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Bidwell Marriott in Portland Highlights Community with Speaker Series
Many hotels embrace the communities they exist within through various features, whether they be the design and artwork in the lobby or incorporating local ingredients into the menu. The Bidwell Marriott, a hotel in downtown Portland, is taking its connection…