Hotel Manager Talk: Podcast #62
Issue #62 for the week of April 7th, 2013
Videos of hotelier engagements:
This one is from last week at the Grand Hyatt New York:
This one is ME proposing to my fiance WHILE running the 2012 Chicago Marathon:
Featured stories:
Identifying Meth Lab Red Flags
By Alissa Ponchione found on HotelNewsNow.com
More Hotels Recycle Left-Behind Toiletries
By Barbara DeLollis found on USAToday.com
Hotel Technology Trends Revolutionising the Industry
Found on Hotel-Industry.co.uk
Property Staff Can Encourage Direct Bookings
By John Buchanan found on HotelNewsNow.com
The Number One Way to Motivate Employees
By Vivian Giang found on eHotelier.com
Hotel Manager Talk: Podcast #61
Issue #61 for the week of March 31st, 2013
Featured stories:
California Cities Crack Down on Unlicensed Maternity Hotels
By Mike O’Sullivan found on VOANews.com
Whole Foods Plans To Open Health Resort In Austin, Texas Area
By Carolyn Gregoire found on HuffingtonPost.com
Creating WOW Product Experiences
By Michael Hyatt found on MichaelHyatt.com
STR Report for the America’s, February 2013
Found on HotelNewsNow.com
Damage Limitation
By Caroline Cooper found on NaturallyLoyal.com
PKF Examines Impact of Exchange Rates on U.S. Hotels
By Claudette Covey found on TravelPulse.com
Designing for Emotions
By Tim Peck found on HotelNewsNow.com
The End.
Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #60
Issue #60 for the week of March 24th, 2013
Featured stories:
IHG Expands Free Internet Perk in Top Hotels
By Barbara De Lollis found on USAToday.com
Speedy Check-In Lets Hotel Guests Bypass Front Desk
By Julie Weed found on NewYorkTimes.com
Sorenson: Hoteliers must fight misperceptions
By Shawn A. Turner found on HotelNewsNow.com
It’s About the Experience
By Mike Waite and Dr. Jonathan Barsky found on MarketMetrix.com
Should Online Travel Agencies be Allowed to Own the New .hotel Array of Domains?
By Markus Luthe found on Tnooz.com
Travel Industry Supports JOLT Act
By Deidre Wengen found on LodgingMagazine.com
Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #59
Issue #59 for the week of March 17th, 2013
Featured stories:
STR Report for Week Ending March 16, 2013
Found on STRGlobal.com
Hilton And Marriott Hotels Hike Up Loyalty Program Points To Earn Free-Night Stays And Other Perks
By Atranig Dereyan found on TravelersToday.com
Obamacare Driving Tough Choices for Hoteliers
By John Buchanan found on HotelNewsNow.com
Black(mail?) Cards Are Not Welcome at Hotels
By Carla Caccavale found on Tnooz.com
Hotels Bet Guests Will Favor Furnishings Made in USA
By Barbara DeLollis found on USAToday.com
Westin Hotels Introduces New Workspace Concept
By Esther Hertzfeld found on HotelManagement.net
Begin with the End in Mind
By Caroline Cooper found on 4Hoteliers.com
Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #58
Issue #58 for the week of March 10th, 2013
Featured stories:
Marriott Pairs with IKEA for its First Budget Hotels
Found on Reuters.com
Hotel Industry’s Image is at Stake
By Ed Watkins found on HotelNewsNow.com
Hotels Embrace Rec Rooms in Digital Age
By Barbara De Lollis found on USAToday.com
Hotel Take Fitness Amenities to the Great Outdoors
By Dorene Internicole found on Reuters.com
The Implications of Facebook’s News Feed Update on the Travel Industry
By Nick Vivion found on Tnooz.com
TripAdvisor Says Traveler Spending, Hotel Profitability to Rise in 2013
By Mimi Kmet found on TravelPulse.com
