article thumbnail

Diverse careers in hospitality and tourism: match your talents

Les Roches

If you’re passionate about creating great guest and customer experiences, the hospitality and tourism industry offers many exciting career opportunities. Hospitality and tourism is a booming area with great opportunities to progress or move into more niche areas. What is the tourism industry? What is the hospitality industry?

article thumbnail

Booking.com shares 2024 travel predictions

Hotel Business

Whereas in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com has released research that shows that travel is life in 2024 with more than three quarters (78%) revealing that they feel more alive than ever when they are on vacation, and 68% wanting to be more like their vacation self in their day-to-day life back home.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

AND SPLENDOR’S MANAGEMENT IS SUPER, TOO

Mary Gostelow

She’s the onboard Cruise Consultant, advising and taking bookings for future cruises. The difference is that confirmed cruisers book far far ahead: one May 2025 cruise going through the Suez Canal is completely booked out, already. She travelled as a kid and got hooked. Yes, there ARE confirmed cruisers.

article thumbnail

Navigating operational challenges in the hospitality industry

Hotel Owner

Modern travellers seek enhanced personalised experiences and seamless technology integration. Hotels can invest in technology such as mobile check-in/out, digital concierge services, and personalised communication channels to provide a better customer experience.

article thumbnail

Hotel robot: Development and uses in the hotel industry

SiteMinder

The travel industry is a massive target for newer, smarter, more automated, personalised, and predictive processes. In fact, as progress continues, tourism could be a world leader for cutting-edge technology and advanced AI. There are some apps specific to travel too, like ‘Lola’ and ‘Pana’.

article thumbnail

Airbnb vs hotel

Les Roches

Airbnb is best described as being in the tourism industry or the sharing economy. Longer lets are often cheaper: Renting an Airbnb property for a stay of more than a fortnight can be cheaper for the customer, compared with booking a hotel for the same length of time. Both can bolster the tourism industry in an area.

article thumbnail

The smart hotel and why it’s part of a brilliant future

Les Roches

Unparalleled convenience: Voice commands and smart room features offer convenience for guests, along with virtual concierge services to help them access what they need, when they need it. Changing consumer expectations: Modern travelers expect personalized experiences, seamless technology integration, and exceptional service.