Donahue Peebles, a visionary in real estate and community development, is reshaping urban landscapes and promoting economic inclusion through innovative projects. With a dedication to transforming spaces and enhancing diversity, Peebles’ insights offer a glimpse into his impactful journey. He spoke with the International Luxury Hotel Association.
In 2023, the hospitality industry sets its sights on the future, with numerous conferences and conventions offering in-depth insights and valuable networking opportunities. Among them, three events are particularly noteworthy
Hotel and resort guests will forever inquire about what’s new, but what they’re really longing for are not new products per se, but new experiences. EdgeMate is a unique way to reimagine—the pool—the must-see, must-have attraction at most properties; the hub where relaxing, exercising, gathering, eating, and drinking are the expected norm.
In today’s hospitality industry, hotel guests have higher expectations for their travel experiences, whether they’re staying at a luxury boutique hotel or a sprawling resort. The key to thriving in this competitive landscape is to prioritize the guest experience, as it forms the cornerstone of your property’s success. When guests arrive, one of the first things they notice is the speed and quality of the WiFi and internet connectivity.
In this article, we explore how sustainability is revolutionizing the industry and how luxury hotels are adopting new practices of renewable energy, water conservation measures, locally sourced materials, and innovative sustainable designs, in order to create a positive impact on the environment.
Dustin Imbesi reveals the strategies that he uses to attract a diverse range of guests and events to the Thompson Hotel in Austin. In a post-COVID world, the hotel’s focus is on providing an overall experience for guests, with non-traditional amenities such as a fourth-floor amenity deck, fitness center, and four culinary offerings on-site.
These five principles of ecotourism will help define your hospitality business, giving it not only a distinct brand but a motto and mission you can proudly stand by, making you stand out from the crowd.Â
Making your hospitality service green not only helps make the world a better place, but is also a great way to advertise your business and prove to your clients that you care about the world, and not just your business.Â
You know that attention to every detail is the rule, not the exception, in the luxury hotel business. From the perfectly soothing scents of the toiletries to the smooth textures of the sheets and towels, you’ve thought of everything. Automated room controls, easy-to-access in-room technology options, and beyond-comfortable furnishings are a must-have for every guest who stays with you.
The International Luxury Hotel Association’s East Coast Chapter recently hosted a meetup at the newly renovated Kimpton Epic Area 31 in Miami, Florida, which was well attended despite the approaching tropical storm. Guests from the luxury hospitality, spa, and wellness industries enjoyed networking, sharing best practices, and new ideas in a beautiful setting with refreshing cocktails and breathtaking views of Miami Beach.Â
Hospitality is another industry that has been positively affected by recent technological breakthroughs in the field of robotics. Challenges faced by the hospitality industry, such as labor shortages and increased demands for cleanliness, are being addressed with robotic solutions such as autonomous delivery and cleaning. As technological progress in the robotic industry is accelerating these days, hotel and restaurant business owners should expect new developments in autonomous services coming every year.
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