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Leadership Transition
Following a 17-year tenure as leader of the organization he helped create, U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow will soon…
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Continued Evolution
The white sand beaches of Destin, FL, are 500 miles from the historic cobblestone streets of Charleston, SC, but the…
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Bridging The Gap
Fueled in part by the pandemic, as well as ongoing technological innovation, online gaming continues to gain momentum and change…
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Four Macro Factors That May Erode Midscale Hotels
The travel recovery this summer is at full throttle, but to keep the gravy train going hotels have to look…
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Doubling Down
In 2022 there is perhaps no greater tool than technology to help casino operators enhance guest satisfaction. From cashless transactions…
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Getting Into The Swing Of It
Zombie Dodgeball anyone? Believe it or not, knocking down those lifeless creatures is growing in popularity at hotels and resorts.…
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Working Together
The relationship between brands and owners is always tenuous, but it’s really been put to the test during the past…
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New York City Prioritizes Travel, Tourism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of travel and tourism to the Big Apple when he addressed…
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‘Reviewing’ Your Strategy
We get it; summer means peak season and your blinders are on managing the day to day. This is amplified…
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Leaders Downplay Recession Talk
Brand leaders downplayed the impact of any potential economic recession on the lodging industry emphasizing pent-up demand and other positive…
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Will Cruises Impact Travel In Post-Pandemic Era?
Larry here: My wife and I have returned to the sea! In late March, we embarked on a two-week cruise…
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Clearing The Way?
One of the big rally cries of many in the industry has been just wait until business travel returns and…
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Texas Transformation
Located in the Texas high plains and combined with 21st Century land-use, entrepreneurship, technology and yes, tourism, Highway 290 in…
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Safety And Security Through Technology
There have been many advances in technology over the past several years that have helped enhance safety and security within…
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Taking On Tech Stack Consolidation For 2022
Now in the second quarter of 2022, a good project to undertake is to look at how you can better…
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Impact Of Integration
Many hotels have changed hands throughout the industry over the course of the past year and in many cases that…
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Looking Beyond The Summer
You likely have your blinders on for the summer ahead. It will be an exciting one to say the least…
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Tracking The Latest Trends
The acceleration of the ‘bleisure’ movement, as well as an enhanced digital guest experience, were among the key hotel trends…
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How Bartering Can Boost The Bottom Line
To the uninitiated, creating significant value from an empty hotel room might seem counterintuitive. After all, how does a hotelier…
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Franchisee Focus
While the pandemic represented a challenging time for many hoteliers, it also proved to be a key point of differentiation…