Category Archives: Industry Research Posts

#3 “We’re hiring people who have a deep knowledge of their culinary tradition, and who are warm hosts and willing to host groups of Americans in their homes.”-Lisa Gross founder of League of Kitchens. This article is about a new … Continue reading →

I would like to share some information here. Hopefully what I share with you here would be helpful to you now or in the future. This list of terms is meant to be an ongoing resource within the ever-changing hotel industry. This … Continue reading →

I know this article is based in UK but it is also relevant to the U.S. It talks about the challenges S.A wine faces. How people more often then not turn the nose up at it. I find a lot … Continue reading →

http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/global/147000333/4070907.html The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, Florida, a stunning, 266-room luxury property.  It featured a traditional dining establishment. Catering primarily to in-house guests, the restaurant’s premium pricing rendered it primarily as ‘special occasion only’ space for locals. Jack Dusty has great seafood … Continue reading →

http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/global/154000320/4071147.html Photos, rooms and amenities description on the hotel’s website and the location represent the emotional side, responsible for almost 60% of traveler decision. There are 7 tips that will help turn the hotel website into a powerful sales tool. They are … Continue reading →

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/dining/dominique-ansel-moves-from-cronuts-to-dessert-tastings.html I have always loved the Pastry Arts field because you can be creative and you can always experiment in order to find something new. This is the case of Dominique Ansel, owner of Dominique Ansel Bakery And inventor of … Continue reading →

TravelClick is operated for hotels around the globe to grow their revenue, reduce costs and improve performance. They have local experts and have helped more than 38,000 hotel clients in over 160 countries drive their room reservations. They are able … Continue reading →

This PwC report shares insights into the behaviors of mobile, specifically smartphone users. It was reported back at the end of 2014 that 75 percent of mobile users had a smartphone. The numbers are only expected to increase over the … Continue reading →

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/fake-hotel-booking-sites-stirring-turmoil-travelers-n395106 More and more people are traveling and booking hotels online has become a common thing for people. But beware, there are some people that have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years that have been scammed as … Continue reading →

http://www.forbes.com/sites/shenegotiates/2011/10/27/make-it-work-the-zen-of-event-planning/2/ This is a valuable article about the truth of the event planning industry.  Being an event planner you have to know that nothing will go perfect and you will experience ups and downs of the business.   If you love being an … Continue reading →