8 Things NOT to Do in a Hotel
There is nothing like checking into a hotel room. It’s like home, but 10x better. There’s room service (yay to no cooking and dishes!), a big comfy bed, and dozens of amenities that make the stay extra special. …But just because it feels like home doesn’t mean you should treat the hotel like your humble […]
Navigating Travel Insurance in 2021
New research from battleface insurance showed that 45% of travelers were charged with unexpected travel costs-that’s more than 50million in fees for items that they thought they were covered by their insurance. Nearly 1 in 5 travelers were charged extra for cancellation fees or changing travel dates. That dreaded lost luggage situation that we all […]
The Most Inspiring Women in Tourism & Hospitality
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, I’m honoring some of the most inspiring women in travel. These female leaders have helped to pave the way for all of us and continue to break the glass ceiling. It is not just the female leaders who are mentioned here that are inspiring – but every worker in […]
5 Reasons to Give The Gift of Travel This Season
The holidays are here! If you were still trying to figure out what personalized gifts (Cadeaux PersonnalisГ s) to give this holiday season, consider giving the gift of travel. Especially for this year. It is a gift that is often overlooked, yet it is creative, thoughtful, and memorable. We have seen this shift towards “experiences” […]
What Can the Travel Industry Learn from the Black Lives Matter Movement
The past few weeks we have seen a massive shift. The Black Lives Matter movement is now front and centre in the United States, and amazingly has spread into many countries around the world. And rightfully so. We are so, so overdue for this consciousness, awakening, and this revolution. Minorities have the odds stacked against […]
How to Be a Better Traveler During Uncertain Times
Every day is a good day to be a better a traveler. What do I mean by that? Well, just because you are traveling, it doesn’t mean that you have given up your social responsibility to be a good human being. In fact, BECAUSE you ARE traveling, you should make it a priority to be […]
How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Hotel Room
We all love how luxurious, spacious, and comfortable we feel when we are in a hotel room. And even though we might not be traveling right now, we can bring that same hotel feel to our own homes-especially our bedrooms. Here are a few design ideas used in hotel rooms that you can easily replicate […]
7 Ways Travel Will Change After the Pandemic
How Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic With Stay At Home orders in place around the world in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the travel industry has come to a practical standstill. But as with all tragedies, we will ultimately crawl out of our proverbial shell and explore the world again. It just will take time, and […]
What is the Hotel Experience NOW and in the FUTURE
In order to look ahead in the hotel industry, we have to look at what is happening now. Although many hotels have temporarily closed their doors during the pandemic, there are still many that remain open. In seeing what open hotels are doing now, maybe it can give us an idea of what hotels might […]