Workers Scarcity Insights from a HITEC Orlando Visitor Blogger
Written by: Jennifer Jones It is no secret that the bubble has burst and vacationers are again out on the street. With busy summer time months nonetheless forward, our motels are experiencing demand that’s actually welcome after the pandemic decimated occupancies. Nonetheless, the lingering black cloud of the labor scarcity means motels are going to wrestle to satisfy visitor expectations from a service perspective with fewer entrance desk brokers, housekeepers, restaurant workers, and so forth. Service shall be slower and restricted at instances, and it is going to be difficult to make nice impressions. We’re all well-aware of how the…
Discounts and deals include free food, drinks and other discounts
With the end of the school year approaching, teachers are being recognized with specials at retailers and restaurants across the US for Teacher Appreciation Week. Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt began the effort to create Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teachers Day when she urged Congress in 1953 of the need for a day recognizing teachers, according to School Specialty. National Teacher Day was initially celebrated on March 7, but in 1984 it was moved to May. At that time the National Parent Teacher Association began calling the entire first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week. “Teachers play a…
Top 8 Hospitality Technology Trends to Watch in 2023
The hospitality industry continues to blaze new trails in its quest for innovation and excellence. The pace of technological advancement is only accelerating, with breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and automation driving unprecedented transformations. The result? A kaleidoscope of cutting-edge solutions that promise to revolutionize the hospitality landscape, offering unparalleled guest experiences, streamlining operations, and unlocking new revenue streams. From personalized experiences and contactless technologies to virtual and augmented reality, voice-activated assistants, and smart room systems, we will explore each trend in exquisite detail, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and how they can benefit your business. Exploring…
Inside Look from the Global Finance Committee
home Finance Exciting Changes Approved for USALI 12th Edition: Inside Look from the Global Finance Committee The brain trust of hotel industry experts who are tasked with future planning and development for theUniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry(USALI®) is back in full, collaborative force to produce the new USALI 12th Revised Edition. This group, the Global Finance Committee (GFC) sponsored by HFTP and AHLA, recently met in Washington, DC to discuss major financial and operating revisions and enhancements that will be made to the new edition. In this blog post, Robert Mandelbaum, GFC member and director of research…
CBRE Forecasts Enhanced RevPAR Growth in 2023 Despite Economic Headwinds
Written by: Rachael Rothman and Matt Mowell Despite projections of persistent inflation and a moderate economic recession, CBRE’s November 2022 Hotel Horizons® forecast calls for a 5.8 percent increase in rooms revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2023. This is up from CBRE’s previous forecast of a 5.6 percent increase in RevPAR for 2023. Propelling CBRE’s increased outlook for RevPAR is an expected 4.2 percent rise in average daily rate (ADR), driven in part by the continuation of above long-run average inflation. For 2023, CBRE is forecasting the Consumer Price Index in the US to increase by 3.5 percent YoY.…
International Travel Tips Ahead of HITEC Toronto 2023
Last year, hospitality professionals from 46 countries across the globe traveled to Orlando, Florida USA for HITEC North America. Will your HITEC journey be transnational in 2023? Here are some valuable travel tips to help non-Canadian attendees prepare for the upcoming trip to HITEC Toronto, taking place June 26-29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. You can also visit cbsa.gc.ca and cic.gc.ca for more information on traveling to Canada. ENSURE YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ADVANCE. Make sure you have all proper, up-to-date travel documents to enter Canada as a visitor. According to the Government of Canada, international visitors…
Why Are Frequent Content material Updates Essential?
Image this: There’s a man who used to work for ten strong hours. As quickly as he clocked out of his workplace, he would see his pals, have some beer, watch a soccer match and sleep the night time away. On weekends, he would go for mini excursions, treks, or bowling. This was a narrative of lots of people, who strived to have a superb work-life stability. Even when folks such because the one in our instance deliberate their holidays, they have been extra on the traces of discovering a brand new place and exploring an unknown tradition. Then, the…