Lead Stories
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Lead StoriesJune 24, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 23, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 22, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 21, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 20, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 17, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 16, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 14, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 13, 2022
‘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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Lead StoriesJune 9, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 8, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 3, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 2, 2022
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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Lead StoriesJune 1, 2022
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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Lead StoriesMay 31, 2022
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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Lead StoriesMay 26, 2022
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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Lead StoriesMay 25, 2022
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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Lead StoriesMay 24, 2022
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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Lead StoriesMay 20, 2022
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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Lead StoriesMay 19, 2022
Franchisee Focus
While the pandemic represented a challenging time for many hoteliers, it also proved to be a key point of differentiation…