Twenty-first century selling means reaching your target audience in a way they like to consume information. OceanScape Yachts produces its own podcasts as a way to tell the story about yachting. Through interviews with different guest touch points including captains, crew, chefs, and more, we share conversations about different facets of the experience in a fun, informative, storytelling style. This same technique can be applied to hotels with podcasts on producing a flawless wedding experience from the perspective of the catering manager and even the bride and groom to chats with meeting planners about how your hotel solved a unique meeting challenge. READ MORE

The hospitality business has long been about personal attention and human interaction. But new tools and technologies-and new demographic priorities and practices-either ignore or place less of an emphasis on facetime and personal engagement. Hoteliers are wrestling with the troubling irony that, even as technical marvels and new digital dimensions open thrilling new frontiers, we are unwittingly closing doors that must remain open if we want to get the most out of our properties and personnel. In other words: even as we become more connected, we are drifting apart in fundamental ways-and members of your sales team may not be making the most of their opportunities. READ MORE

When handling waste and recycling management, many hotel executives have likely come to realize that there are a lot of misconceptions out there about how to handle trash and recycling in the hospitality industry. The truth is, it can be difficult to determine what's fact and what's fiction. So, we wanted to set the record straight by addressing some of the common waste myths and misconceptions taking up precious, unwanted space between hotel owner and operators' ears – and provide hotel executives with the real truths that lie behind them. READ MORE

In recent times, loyalty has become more and more difficult to attain. Many hotel companies have been through incredible challenges to retain and create new loyal customers. The birth of new ''brands'', to capture new segments, has never seen this scale before. Even loyalty programs are being re-invented to keep the interest of users and more so, to attract the new and future generation of travellers (here I am not going to talk about only Millennials). Since its inception, in the early 80's, loyalty programs have witnessed many changes. So where is loyalty going? Read on as we discover what is happening in the world of loyalty and my personal insights about it. READ MORE

Generation Z currently comprises more than a quarter of the U.S. population and delivers a hefty contribution to the economy. They may not be booking hotel rooms yet, but they already have a significant impact on their parents' choices of accommodation. Over the next decade, we can expect Gen Z guests to challenge many aspects of the hospitality industry, from the way hotel brands market themselves to the type of in-room entertainment they offer. Court Williams, CEO of HVS Executive Search, looks at what Generation Z wants from a hotel stay experience, and what leading hotel brands need to factor into their plans to remain competitive and relevant to this audience. READ MORE