Stories
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Insights from BITAC Purchasing & Design East
Hospitality industry executives descended on Omni Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida, this week for BITAC Purchasing & Design East. The event took place from July 9-11, attracting executive level purchasing decision-makers, specifiers and project managers from top design, architectural…
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BITAC Purchasing & Design East Panel: Women Hoteliers Help Drive Home Industry’s Diversity Efforts
According to a study conducted this year by the School of Hospitality Management at Penn State University, representation of women at the highest levels of hospitality leadership is improving but still has major inroads to make. Numerous metrics illustrate this…
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A Simple Case Study to Show How Any Hotel Can Get Started with Wellness
Look at any global statistic and you’ll see that wellness is becoming popular as well as profitable ($4.9 trillion in 2019 according to the Global Wellness Institute). The question then is how can hotel brands not currently active in this…
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Management Mavens: Real Hospitality Group
Depending on a hotel owner’s experience, management companies can be either miracle workers or the devil incarnate. The conundrum isn’t lost on Ben Seidel, who founded Real Hospitality Group 13 years ago. “I think owners who have to hire a…
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Engaging with Executives: WaterWalk President Jim Korroch
Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospitality industry, breaking down recent trends and news in their companies and the industry as a whole. Today’s interview is with Jim Korroch, President of WaterWalk. WaterWalk…
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Why a ‘Babymoon’ Package Might Be Right for Your Hotel or Resort
“Babymoons” are a recent trend where pregnant couples will take a vacation for a few days to get away from the daily stresses of pregnancy and mentally prepare themselves for the arrival of their newborn. Hotels around the country are…