Airbnb introduces new global safety measures, Marriott to expand UAE portfolio, finding out how much technology your guests actually want and law predictions for 2019.

Airbnb introduces new global safety measures
Monday, 7th January 2019

Tragically, thousands of people around the world die each year from fire- and carbon monoxide-related incidents in homes and hotels. In many cases, these incidents can be avoided through education, awareness, and the proper use and installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. We know a great trip has many elements, but safety should always come first >>

Marriott expects to expand its portfolio in the UAE
7 Jan 2019 : 2018 anticipated to mark a milestone year for the company, with 11 new openings, the addition of over 2,600 rooms and the debut of two new brands by year-end, company’s select-service brands continue to spearhead its robust development pipeline >>

Melia opens it's fourth Paradisus hotel in Cuba
5 Jan 2019 : The new Paradisus Los Cayos—the fourth Paradisus hotel in the Meliá Hotels International chain in Cuba and the first in Cayo Santa María—opened its doors on 8 December >>

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The Challenge: Finding Out How Much Technology Your Guests Actually Want
Monday, 7th January 2019

The recent shifts in what a consumer expects from their travel and hotel experience have forced hotel operators to rethink all aspects of their hotels.

Add to that the emergence of online travel agents, travel apps, and room sharing services, and the need has become more urgent for hoteliers to incorporate new and emerging technologies to stay competitive and maintain the interests of guests >>

Mistakes in Hotel Social Media Marketing
For some reason, though, many hotels are still not getting it right when it comes to social media. While creating and maintaining a campaign is quite involved, simply avoiding these three common hotel social media marketing mistakes will keep you pointed in the right direction >>

Make Marketing Indispensable
We often talk about the value of Marketing and to play a strategic, indispensable role Marketing needs to be valuable. Does it seem like I’m splitting hairs? These two words may seem similar but the meaning is not >>

7 Ways to Increase Sales
There are literally hundreds of articles on every hotel industry news source about how hotels can improve their marketing to potential guests, increase their ROI, secure more customers, etc >>

Workplace Law Predictions For 2019
The past year has seen quite a few changes in labor and employment law, but with the New Year having just rung in, it’s time to look forward rather than backward >>