Smartphone applications are quickly gaining popularity amongst some of the biggest hotel franchises across the world. Major franchises including the Marriott Group, Sheraton, Hilton, etc. are all integrating popular features like check-in & checkout, room service, housekeeping, and mobile room keys with their local mobile apps.  Business Insider UK reported...
CALGARY — Specialty Beverage Solutions (SBS) has been appointed the Canadian master distributor for Lotus Plant Energy. “We have always considered ourselves pioneers in the Canadian market. We invest heavily in seeking out unique, upcoming and innovative products,” says Daren Schwengler, president, SBS. “Lotus Plant Energy is a serious...
TORONTO — As lockdowns once again begin across the country, Canada Takeout is evolving its concept to move beyond turning Wednesdays into #TakeoutDay and encourage Canadians make takeout a regular part of their week, on any day, in support of local restaurants. “From March until September, the restaurant market...
Reinventing the hospitality scene with a neighborhood lifestyle twist, Penta Hotels offers the modern-minded and business traveler of today comfort and style in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network With a clear focus on the guest experience, the properties of the brand present unique and...
You’re browsing online and found a pair of shoes you have to have. But the phone rings, or your children need help with their virtual school, and you forget to make the purchase. NB: This is an article from Sojern However, for the next few days, those shoes pop up in...
Almost 11 months on and the United States is still in the midst of the COVDI19 pandemic. Delayed and limited economic activity has already disrupted hospitality growth while leaving hotels and lodging businesses with less than half occupancy rates throughout the year.  Travel has been meager in the US with...
Within today’s context, hotels around the globe have been facing the same recurring problems: strict regulatory procedures and, on a more troubling note, temporary hotel closures. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network However, even if your hotel is experiencing a shutdown, don’t forget that quite a handful of...
With the pandemic still raging and hotel operations still in flux, hoteliers are still left figuring out what to do next. NB: This is an article from HotStats Churning out profit in the age of COVID is a Herculean task, but consulting the right data can be a step in the...
The unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been deeply felt by the global hotel industry. NB: This is an article from Fornova Travel restrictions resulted in the biggest drops in occupancy on record across all regions and recovery is proving to be slow. But even before COVID-19, the emergence of giant...
October has once again come to an end, taking us to new months of events and festivities. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network With bells chiming, Christmas lights sparkling, students off campus and parents off work, the Holidays have become the perfect time for hoteliers to put their...