Global Hospitality Newsletter: December 2, 2011

Gaining >From Training

"Half of my training budget is probably wasted," said one business owner to me recently. By Enda Larkin

Value and Importance of Self-Service Options in Hotel Industry

Ariane Systems, the global leader in self-service check-in/out technology for the hospitality industry, has released a complimentary white paper that details the revenue potential and guest-satisfaction importance of self-service options for hotel companies. The white paper highlights the growing demand for self-service among today's traveling consumers and delivers advice for hoteliers on implementation to maximize profit while establishing a critical market differentiator in today's increasingly commoditized hospitality industry.

London Boutique Hotels Round-Up - November 2011

As we move closer to Christmas and the start of London's big Olympics year, there are many new developments in the UK capital's boutique sector - things to look forward to and offers to check out. We summarise what's hot in the London boutique hotel scene below in our monthly round-up. By Timea

Top Five Items in a Hotel Digital Marketing Strategy

Digital marketing for hotels is becoming increasingly complex. Hotel managers need not only to service guests, manage rooms, availabilities and pricing, but now are also expected to compete for guests in new channels and digital communities that emerge every day. Hence, many hotel managers are asking themselves how they can expand their brand online while still having the time to run their business.

The Top 10 Hotels Deals in Europe's Christmas Shopping Cities

The hotel price comparison website trivago.co.uk has put together a list of ten hotels in Europe's biggest Christmas Shopping cities with rooms available for under £45 per person. By Tatiana Rokou

Luxury Hotels Offering Better Loot

Love those in-room hotel freebies? You're in luck. There is a growing trend of high-end hotels partnering with luxury beauty lines. (We mean beauty lines so good you'll find yourself shamelessly raiding the maid's cart.) W Hotels and Bliss are credited with trailblazing this trend, launching a partnership in 2004. By Merisa Fink

Airlines Cut Back, Hotels Step In

You don't have to fly first-class to get V.I.P. treatment at the airport - if you stay at the right hotel. As more and more guests show up harried after airline delays, baggage issues and other travel hassles, hotels are stepping in with new services designed to make the airport experience less stressful. From wardrobe storage to airport concierges, here's a rundown of some of the options being offered. By Michelle Higgins

Do Locals Really Crash Free Hotel Breakfast Buffets?

Today's Discussion Article: We've all heard of wedding crashers ... but free-hotel-breakfast-buffet crashers? By Barbara De Lollis

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