The precursor to the modern hotel was the inn of medieval Europe. For about 200 years from the mid-17th century, coaching inns served as a place for lodging for coach travelers. Inns began to cater to richer clients in the mid-18th century. One of the first hotels in a modern...
Is Daily Housekeeping in Hotels a Relic of the Past?
Hotels struggled to remain upright in 2o2o: just breaking even was considered a monumental feat. In order to do so, many hotels were forced with the unenviable—though necessary—task of slashing services where they could. One of the most remarkable was and continues to be the suspension of daily housekeeping at...
Five Tips to Tackle Hotel Costs
Between the rising cost of labor, decreased demand and ever-changing COVID-19 protocols, hotels have taken numerous hits to profitability. Conditions likely are going to remain challenging for some time to come, but Chris Cylke, COO of asset manager RevPAR International, has a quintet of tips for hoteliers to manage costs more effectively....
Last-Minute Thanksgiving Getaways in the USA
Thinking of hitting the road this year for Thanksgiving? With travel—and dining out—carefully but surely making a comeback, hotels and restaurants around the United States are preparing to serve up special holiday menus and multi-course meals for guests to enjoy in-house or on the go. Here are eight hotels around...