With the rise of technologic innovations throughout the hospitality industry, brands are incorporating new systems that not only affect the way hotels operate, but also the guest experience. David Ashen, partner and founder of interior design and brand consulting firm dash design, looks at how the industry is responding with programs like mobile check-in, app-driven food service, robotics and other systems, along with their influences on the guest experience. READ MORE

While it's unlikely that Mary and Joseph left a scathing TripAdvisor review after being turned away at the Inn in Bethlehem, hotel reviews have been around, in various forms, since the first hotel opened its doors. As with many other human activities (relationships, journalism/information sharing, etc), "reviews" have become digital. And like those other activities, entire ecosystems have sprung up to support this new channel. READ MORE

For hotels with multinational operations, communication in other languages and multilingual content have become part of their everyday processes. Hiring a translation company involves consideration and implementation of a long-term translation strategy. The strategy must be set with 3 key variables in mind: content, time and budget. According to the type of content and use, the most adequate workflows and services are defined. Based on the deadline, the number of professionals, the tools and quality assurance required are set. READ MORE

As a former spa director of one of the largest resort spas in the Midwest, I know how important it is to evaluate new products and services in order to determine which ones offer true potential for wellness for the client and profitability for the business. As a property manager or owner, your phone rings constantly with vendors who want you to consider their products and services. Below, here are a few questions to help you decide if a trend is right for your property. READ MORE

While hotel company in-house revenue management training programs and collaborative partnerships such as the industry-academia partnership that I wrote about previously, can go a long way towards developing the right revenue management talent, we are continuing to witness growth in the talent shortfall. Here, I take a look at a recent initiative launched by HSMAI to complement existing talent development programs, and draw on some of the insights gained from a HSMAI-sponsored Think Tank to suggest some practical actions that hotels can take to promote the revenue management discipline and grow their revenue management talent pool. READ MORE