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Surprisingly, less than 5% of hotels use digital signatures, sticking instead to outdated methods like PDFs and even Excel for contracts. By adopting affordable tools like DocuSign or PandaDoc, hotels can eliminate unnecessary steps, improve client experience, and close deals faster. It’s time to make signing as seamless as booking.
A recent survey reveals varied approaches to cannabis testing across industries like construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. While the hospitality sector shows a notable resistance to cannabis testing, employers across all sectors face challenges in attracting talent due to their testing policies.
Discover the movers and shakers redefining hospitality across North America and Europe. From leadership shifts in luxury resorts to visionary appointments in marketing and operations, keep track of the faces shaping the industry's future.
Capella Hotel Group partners with Heonin Town Development to unveil Capella Residences Seoul in 2027, promising to redefine luxury living with cultural immersion and world-class excellence in the heart of South Korea’s capital.
From a major stake in Bluesea Hotels to the sale of Sofitel Grand Sopot, December saw significant activity in Europe’s hotel market, highlighting diverse investment strategies across luxury, midscale, and adaptive reuse projects.
Agoda’s latest generative AI film, Leo’s Magical Travel Adventures, takes viewers on a vibrant cultural journey through Guangzhou, Rotorua, Ayutthaya, and Udaipur. This creative project underscores the power of technology in storytelling and the joy of global travel.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Knowledge Economic City to launch two new properties in Al Madinah, adding over 1,000 keys to the Islamic World District. The development aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, enhancing the city's infrastructure for religious and cultural tourism.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) continues to capture investor confidence as major institutions, including Toronto Dominion Bank, increased their stakes. The company posted a 7.3% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3, signaling robust performance. Hilton has also announced a $3.5 billion stock repurchase plan and declared a quarterly dividend, reflecting strong shareholder returns.
Hotel workers in downtown Vancouver secure a historic contract with cumulative wage increases of 34%, enhanced benefits, and stronger job protections, setting a new national standard for the hospitality industry.
The Sunray Group debuts its latest addition, the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Kitchener, a 114-suite hotel tailored to meet the needs of extended-stay guests in one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions.
The grand opening of Kingston’s DoubleTree by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, complete with a state-of-the-art event centre and fine dining at Cannery Kitchen & Social, signals a new era for the city’s hospitality sector.
The historic Toronto Power Generating Station near Niagara Falls will be reborn as a five-star boutique hotel, blending luxury hospitality with public attractions like a free museum and viewing areas.
Tourism in Canada is thriving, with hotels nearing pre-pandemic occupancy levels. However, hotel investment transactions remain muted, as economic and market factors keep buyers and sellers at odds.
A Japanese hotel transforms an ordinary parking lot into a stylish and functional motel using shipping containers. Could your unused parking spaces become a source of revenue?
Fear of cancellations often overshadows the benefits of flexible booking policies. But embracing them can boost conversions, loyalty, and even reduce cancellations thanks to a psychological phenomenon called the Endowment Effect.
Ever arrived at your destination and realized your plug doesn’t fit? Modern hotels are solving this common traveler headache by installing multifunctional power outlets in rooms.
Coast Hotels has officially launched its latest franchised property, Listel Whistler, in the heart of Whistler Village, offering guests easy access to world-class skiing, year-round outdoor adventures, and top-notch amenities.
The Canadian hotel industry has shown moderate growth in 2024, with regional differences emerging across the country. Despite economic challenges, certain provinces and urban centers have experienced solid gains, while others face declines.
A Thanksgiving calendar shift impacted the US hotel industry's year-over-year performance for the week ending November 30, 2024. While most markets saw declines, Tampa and Oahu bucked the trend with standout occupancy and ADR gains.
Chef Yannick Alléno, a two-time 3-Michelin-starred maestro, transforms the legendary Orient Express Train and Corinthian yacht into culinary masterpieces, merging timeless heritage with French gastronomic innovation.
