Gift cards stopped being mere store credit the moment guests began treating them as curated passes to a brand’s world, and hotels that package them as personal, cross-stay experiences are pulling ahead on loyalty, revenue, and data fluency. As digital gifting surged and personalization became table
Compressed booking windows turned once-predictable demand curves into jagged lines, and the teams keeping hotels on track needed a faster, clearer way to read the room—literally and figuratively—before prices, promotions, and staffing drifted out of sync with reality. In this climate, business
When every traveler’s first question now begins with an AI assistant, who truly owns the guest relationship in a market where mobile, biometrics, and instant translation are already table stakes? Across hotels, casinos, cruise lines, and food and beverage, the baseline has shifted from touchless
I'm thrilled to sit down with Katarina Railko, a seasoned expert in hospitality and a prominent voice in travel, tourism, and entertainment. With her extensive background in the industry and a passion for innovation at expos and conferences, Katarina brings a wealth of insight into the evolving
In an era where technology reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, the hospitality sector faces a critical challenge: how to attract and retain top executive talent in a fiercely competitive market while integrating cutting-edge tools. With the rapid adoption of generative artificial
In the evolving landscape of hospitality, sustainability has become a cornerstone of operational strategy, with hotels making remarkable progress in areas like energy efficiency and water conservation through innovations such as LED lighting and low-flow fixtures. However, a significant challenge
