Hotel art suffers from an unflattering stereotype – that of the inoffensive but unmemorable image, only called "art" by the most generous definition of the word. Decorators are cognisant that their choices should appeal to (or at least not...
Although organisations of any kind can increase brand awareness and attract new customers with social media, businesses that cater to travellers have an edge because of the nature of the services they offer.
The hospitality business can be a hard slog, but for those who have what it takes, the rewards and recognition that come with success are definitely worth it, not to mention the experience. While some things can only be learnt through hard...
The data collection period for the 2018 Boutique...
Whether it’s doing away with plastic straws, installing solar panels, or contributing towards their communities, many businesses in the hospitality industry have been adopting and adapting to sustainability.
From greeting visitors to his parents’ guesthouse at the age of 10, to making travellers staying at The Anam in Cam Ranh, Vietnam feel at home, Herbert Laubichler-Pichler’s life has revolved around making guests feel welcome. We got the...
With high staff turnover in the hospitality industry, and sometimes multiple sites to manage, staff motivation can be a challenge to even the most experienced managers. UK based hotel-operator The Coaching Inn Group have come up with a...
I struggled to sleep on the Thursday before Easter weekend. My mind was working overtime going through all the things that might go wrong — Would we get lost on our way to the hotel? Would they cater to vegetarians? Would we arrive and...
It should come as no surprise that a great experience can leave a guest with memories to last a lifetime, and that the memories of a terrible experience can last just as long. When it comes to guests with disabilities, there are all too...
If you told a hotel marketer in the seventies that you could show their ad to someone based on their age, marital status, and recent travel activity, they would have raided their company's coffers. If you told them you could ensure that...
