Tag: September 2010
Meeting Expectations
Two years after the recession changed everyone’s lives, there are finally positive signs the economy is improving. Still, hoteliers must address a variety of...
Spaaaaaah…
Hotel spas remain restful recessionary retreats On the exfoliated and massaged surface, the business of spas ought not to do terribly well during times of...
Loo & Improved
Designer fixtures and open-concept — could it be hotel bathrooms have caught up with residential ones? Designer fixtures and open-concept — could...
Pushing The Limits
The real reason limited-service brands continue to thrive It’s generally taken as gospel that, in difficult economic times, the limited-service segment finds its niche...
The Odd Couple
Despite not always seeing eye to eye, hoteliers and online travel agents are learning to work together The uneasy relationship that characterized the early years...
Guests, Gadgets and Gizmos
How technology can, and should be changing your guestroom experience In today’s fast-paced, tech-centred environment, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with the various...
Hotelier: Ashok Baghel
Westin Prince Hotel, Toronto When Ashok Baghel was a young boy his parents took him to see the Taj Mahal in their native India....
Outside The Lunchbox
Soup, salads and sandwiches stay stylish Without a doubt, today’s urban office-tied diners have more lunchtime choices than their brown-bag forebears; but despite the...
Taking A Chance
Century Hospitality Group hones hip hospitality in the heartland In the late ’80s, Edmonton, the City of Champions, was truly earning its moniker. The...
Curd Your Enthusiasm
Ryan Smolkin takes his passion for innovative branding to new heights Ryan Smolkin leads the way down the street from his offices — currently...
