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Decision Intelligence: Rocco Forte Hotels & HotelIQ Case Study
Hi, welcome to another case study discussion. Today we focus on the challenges and rewards of a decision intelligence tool and it’svalue to a hotel commercial operation. To bring their […]
Guest Personalization: What It Is and What It Isn’t
This is not to say that tech and AI are bad, but a reminder that at the end of the day, it’s your people that truly deliver guest personalization

Talent Trends Study: A Future Hotel Workforce Crisis?
We touch on a number of topics from the study, looking at foreboding trends, challenges for education institutions and how the industry must adapt
Boosting Customer Service Scores: Strategies for Hotel Operators
Improving customer service scores is critical for any hotel aiming to enhance guest satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge

Cost to Hotels of Open Executive Positions and Loss of Momentum
Today we look at Hotel staffing and the impact an executive opening can have on a property – momentum is a key word here
Four Strategies for Hotels to Survive Among New Entrants
In an ever-evolving tourism marketplace, it’s increasingly apparent that established and older hotels should take proactive measures to stay competitive
In Era of Expensive Debt Poor Management Drives Hotel Distress
There are economic headwinds and there are issues with capital stack structures, but a great hotel is run by a great general manager
A New Approach to Hotel Management Fees
While both hotel operators and owners stand to gain from adopting the management fee structure proposed, hurdles are anticipated
Empower Hotel CEOs: Remove the Profitability Roadblocks
Hotel CEOs must understand their property’s fiscal year outlook to navigate decisively. This means addressing critical questions like:
Hotel Brand Overload: The Coming Shakeout
In summary, brands must find a way to differentiate themselves and develop “tribes” of customers who identify with their particular brand