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Adapting to Change: How Can Hotels Stay Ahead of Industry Trends?

Hotels are so multifaceted that adopting meaningful change is hard to do “from the top” without considering how different departments are going to absorb it

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Retention, Retention, Retention: What Can Hotels Do To Improve It?

We draw on Deanne’s experience and explore the topic of staff retention and tactics to employ to help with the staffing challenges the hotel sector faces

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Hotel Sector Health Still Strong: Will This Continue or Melt Away?

His track record speaks for itself and, keeping his fingers closely on the pulse, he is well placed to assess the health of the hotel sector

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Has The Sustainability Topic Reached Marketing and Revenue Teams?

We ask if the focus around sustainability has made it way into the Marketing and Revenue teams. Does it form any part of the weekly strategic discussions

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Sustainability in Hotels: Where Are We and Where to Next?

How do you balance the expectations of guests – and what they’re willing to pay – with effective sustainability practices that work towards real change?

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Genuine Hotel Sustainability Unrealistic Without Strong Leadership

We will look at different aspects of sustainability in hotels and ask are we seeing genuine efforts or are we falling into the greenwashing trap

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Hotel Branding: Logo, Color Palette, Tagline Complete. Now What?

The opportunity lies in embracing branding as a consistent practice, where logo and tagline come last and branding takes a seat in the heart of the business

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Hotel Brand: Is Your External Image and Messaging Fake News

We are talking Hotel Brand. When done well, it is a core differentiator reflecting the culture, values and identity of your hotel, helping to build loyalty

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Hotel Staffing Issue: A Passing Shower or a Bigger Storm Brewing?

Bill and Kirby provide insights on the current situation regarding hotel staffing challenges and the loss of senior strategic expertise following covid

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Hotel Consultants: Not Always the Seagull at the Picnic

Today we look at hotel consultancy and ask are they really the seagull at a picnic, i.e. they swoop in, make a mess and then leave … maybe a bit unfair!?

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