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Q&A: HFTP’s Frank Wolfe on technological innovation in the hospitality industry

Smart Brief Hospitality

Because of this, hospitality companies quickly rallied to add mobile check-in and room keys, guest communications via text messaging, AI-powered concierge services, specialized and automated cleaning, and more. Read SmartBrief , attend conferences, workshops and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills.

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A complete guide to hotel designs

Les Roches

Types of hotel designs There are a variety of hotel designs that cater to different prefere­nces and styles. The goal is to cre­ate spaces that not only look appealing but also cater to gue­sts’ needs, help the hotel stand out in a competitive industry and possibly reflect its setting.

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A guide to hotel departments, operational areas and building functions

SiteMinder

For hotels with concierge services, there should ideally be a separate space to avoid long queues and overcrowding. For larger hotels, it’s also useful to have a small workshop space with an adjacent office for the facilities manager or maintenance supervisor. Reservations agent. Hotel manager (or front of house manager).

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Hotel tips to become a successful business

SiteMinder

Just look at the wide array of different workers a relatively standard, medium-sized hotel might employ: hotel managers, receptionists, admin staff, salespeople, maintenance workers, housekeepers, concierges, valets, bartenders, waitstaff, chefs, childcare workers and more. To discover more, take a look on SiteMinder’s event page.

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An Eater’s Guide to Visiting (and Drinking) Champagne 

EATER

Each of the three-course dishes, served in glass, reusable jars, are prepared by chef Christophe Tinot of the nearby restaurant and catering company Le P’tit Boursault and come with a glass of a different Piot-Sévillano cuvée — that you’ll certainly want to (and should) take home. AR Lenoble. Rooms starting at $593 per night.