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THIS WEEK

Why do customers shout and scream?

The shouting that goes on in professional kitchens is with good reason and it’s an eye opener to see and hear the controlled, choreographed mix of anxiety and excitement that goes on in a busy hotel or restaurant kitchen.   In comparison, read more...

The rich are ditching hotels. Here's why

Travelers are leaving behind five-star hotels in favor of luxurious homestays and authentic experiences.   In 2024, the luxuries industry has seen a noticeable decline from the post-pandemic boom: inflation, political instability, and economic disruption mean that consumers are tightening their metaphorical read more...

LAST WEEK

Proactive hospitality is like overdraft protection

As a lodging industry training provider, we receive an extraordinarily high number of inquiries for guest service training specific to the topic areas of 'handling guest complaints' and 'service recovery.'   While it is always great to see interest in these topics, read more...

Why are airline seats so small?

Pamela Vetter deals with small airline seats like a lot of passengers: she pretends they don't exist.   "I have a fully charged phone, and I just watch a movie," says Vetter, the vice president of a networking organization in Los Angeles. read more...

MOST READ

Know your liquor: a quick guide - Part 1

BrandyGood to know:Brandy is a spirit distilled from red wine. Fine brandies are aged for extra flavour in wooden casks. Hangover hell? Brandy contains high amounts of impurities. Calories:Around 80 in every 35ml shot. Pros:Because brandy is a distillation of red wine, read more...

Customer - centricity and customer obsession

Undoubtedly, there are several other hotel brands in the same city where your property is located - all aiming to win the same customers you are trying to reach. Competition in the hospitality industry is both fierce and continually changing. read more...

The pretty faces at the door

"The guest always remembers the host that treated them kindly" - Homer   The first impression I got from the host was hardly what a guest would expect from this purportedly high-caliber restaurant in the newest property portrayed as a ‘dream city’ read more...

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