Stories
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Undervalued?
One thing we’ve heard consistently during the past several months is that those bargain hunting to get hotels for 50 cents on the dollar have been largely disappointed as such deals haven’t been readily available like during past economic downturns.…
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A Learning Experience
Looking back on the past 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic and all the uncertainty that went along with it, Mutlu Kucuk chalked it all up to a “learning experience” as he reflected. “I wish I didn’t have to learn…
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An Extended Legacy
There is little debate that extended-stay is the best performing and most resilient segment in the hospitality industry these, especially in light of the current economic downturn and fall-off in travel. There is also little doubt who is most responsible…
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Riding The Waves Of A Renovation
Hoteliers looking to take on a significant renovation often have to look long and hard to find an ideal time for such a project, but if there’s one thing the current pandemic has provided it’s that opportunity. And the Kimpton…
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A Pet Project
How did you cope with the lockdown? While most of us learned a few new skills, decided to take up baking bread or just binged some mediocre shows on Netflix, a sizeable portion elected to adopt a pet for some…
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Luxury Looks To Adapt To New Normal
The growing importance of attracting locals as a means of combatting large-scale travel restrictions was a key focus for a pair of hotel executives who shared their strategies earlier this week during BITAC Luxury Virtual Connect 2021. Speaking during a…