Maintaining Business + Industry Forecast + Vaccines & Planners + Liquidate a Lodging Asset + More!

Almost a full year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel industry continues to see drastic changes. To survive, hotels that are welcoming back guests have had to implement creative and comprehensive strategies just to maintain business. With the uncertainty of the winter season looming, Brain Bolf, senior vice president of revenue management at Sightline Hospitality, shares his recommendations for hoteliers looking to make the most of the upcoming travel season.

1. Offer flexibility.

According to Bolf, flexibility will be key to attracting—and retaining—guests in the months ahead. "Similar to what we’ve seen with airlines, prime carriers have relaxed their change fees trying to promote confidence in travel, provide people with more flexibility, and reduce their concerns. So, I see that continuing and expect leisure travel to expand into the fourth quarter and even into 2021."

Human Response During Fire Events: Evidence from Behavioral Research

November 21, 2020 via ConvergeBlog

When serious fires involving fatalities and injuries occur in buildings where many people are gathered, such as in hotels and other hospitality environments, they receive much public attention. Undoubtedly, it is the responsibility of the industry to prevent, or deal effectively, with fires on their premises, and protect the occupants. Nonetheless, the understanding of human behavior during fire-related incidents can be a valuable tool in developing fire safety measures. Case studies of human behavior in building fires show people do not behave according to assumptions that are the basis of most fire safety measures.