July 2021

ModiHostModiHost is a hotel management system that uses artificial intelligence to personalize the guest experience and blockchain and smart contracts to boost hotelier transparency and efficiency.Based in Singapore,!-->…

Skift take With the rebound in the hospitality industry, hotels are embracing new property management technology to streamline operations, overcome data challenges, and build customer confidence as they position themselves for the future.…

Double marquee awning by Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop — Photo by HiltonDouble marquee awning by Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop — Photo by Hilton The historic revival-style building, once known as…

The historic Revival-style building once known as the bustling headquarters of the iconic Chicago and North Western Railway is fast becoming one of the larger-scale hotel developments in recent times with the creation of the Canopy by…

CLEAR WATER (WQOW) - The potential sale of a local hotel is underway and a local restaurant on the property…

Labor shortages are at an all time high in the hospitality industry, so we thought we would speak to an expert for information on how to reach and recruit new talent. Ben Kazakoff is the Managing Director of Human Resources at…

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Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association hailed the NSW government's economic stimulus measures as a key step to help hotels retain staff and avoid an influx of skilled workers moving to others industries.…

Frontline hotel staff have not had an easy job over the past year. Responsible for enforcing mask mandates, reminding customers which services were temporarily unavailable due to the pandemic, and putting their own health at risk on a…

We are at a crossroads and there could be a strong first-mover advantage for any hotel brand that decides to be the forerunner in this space.By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky - 7.14.2021 The first half of 2021 saw cryptocurrencies move…

Caterbook founders Chris and Sally Noon (Image: Caterbook) A Cornwall hotel reservation management technology company is set to expand with six new jobs after securing new investment funding.Caterbook in!--kg-card-end:>!--kg-card-begin:>…

An expectant mother "passed out from pain in her husband's arms" and had a miscarriage after hotel quarantine staff did not let her go to the hospital. Amna Bibi, 31, almost died herself after arriving 34 weeks pregnant at the O2!-->…

TORONTO- When you search for a hotel on the internet, you might think that you are dealing directly with the hotel when it may be a third party booking site. These websites will allow you to book a room, but they can…

Employees at more than 100 hotels in all districts have expressed interest in getting vaccinated against the coronavirus after hoteliers arranged with the Department of Health to have mobile units administer the vaccine. According to the…

The Queensland director of health allayed concerns that national aircrews in COVID-19 hotspots would be allowed to mingle with staff at a Gold Coast hotel.Dr Jeannette Young was asked about the crews staying at the Voco Gold Coast hotel on…

It's a growing problem in hotels and restaurants of all kinds: staff shortages lead to delays. Delays lead to frustration. Frustration leads to nastiness towards the reception staff. It's not universal, but just before the 4th of July,…

Employees at the Hilton Metrotown hotel in Burnaby who were locked out by their employers in April after protesting what their union called "mass layoffs" received high support on Monday. Employees at the Hilton Metrotown hotel in…

While the remainder of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) is due to be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to October 15, some IPL franchises are sweating on logistics as the Dubai Expo also kicks off…