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5 apps that are changing the travel industry

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

2015 has brought new hopes for the economy, and the travel and hospitality industry is especially abuzz with excitement as they anticipate solid bookings ahead. With more people traveling, it is no surprise that we are looking at ancillary growth as well. The hottest travel apps are one such focus, for travel without technology is unthinkable now.

4 tips to making a positive first impression

Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Much has been written about executing amazing customer service, but let's focus today on one aspect that's immediately implementable: first impressions. You've heard the axiom, "First impressions count." They do! So why do so many people pay so little attention to how they first greet or interact with a potential client? It takes a few seconds to properly impress a new client, and it takes days or weeks (or never) to undo a negative first impression.

The future shape of Orlando International

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

Orlando International Airport is set to embark upon a massive $1.1 billion upgrade program that will allow it to handle growth, modernize its facilities and improve the experience for its passengers. The overriding outcome, it is hoped, will see Orlando able to surpass its current 35 million passengers per year and trigger a new period of growth at the airport that could justify a new terminal being built in the future. As Florida remains one of the most important leisure destinations in the country, it is vital that Orlando isn't superseded by in-state rival airports.

6 of the silliest festivals in America

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

Americans love a good laugh — a fact not missed by festival organizers across the country who play on our intrinsic, deep-rooted sense of humor to stage some of the kookiest, most nonsensical and pop-culture kitschy events imaginable. So if you happen to be out road-tripping or simply seeking something a bit more off-the-map oddball than your local country fair, consider this list of six of the silliest and most farcical festivals ever conceived.

9 tips to succeed at a career fair

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

At a career fair for the hospitality industry, how can a job-seeker or a student stand out from other candidates for a job opportunity? The following checklist may help.

Cutting out food waste in the hospitality industry

Bambi Majumdar Waste Management & Environmental

Waste from the food and packaging industries accounts for almost 45 percent of landfill space in the U.S. A significant amount of this waste comes from the hospitality industry. According to reports from the Environmental Protection Agency, about 4-10 percent of the food across various food service operations and hotels in the U.S is discarded before reaching the plate. However, there are measures that the hospitality world can carry out to help alleviate this problem.

How to keep your fire burning

Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

You probably remember why you went into the travel business in the first place — your love of travel and your commitment to helping others. But it’s a travel business, which means there are many operational elements that might not be quite so thrilling: business owner, manager, subordinate, peer, adviser, accountant, marketer, writer, webmaster and IT guru, to name just a few. How do you motivate yourself to tackle the necessary, but not-so-fun aspects of your travel business?

Successful food allergy strategies for hotels and restaurants

Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Spring break and summer vacation are fast approaching, which means prime family travel season. Yet for all of this anticipation, 1 in 13 families approach it with anxiety as their children have food allergies. These allergies can range from mild to life-threatening.

Sharing is caring in the travel industry

Pat B. Josten Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

So, how's your new year so far? Fantastic, I hope. I have already found it to be exciting and filled with promise. One thing I've managed to hang onto from the holiday season is how important it is to share and care. I love how everyone warms up to being nicer, more sharing, more caring during the "holidaze." I've also noted how important that attitude is to our travel business.

Urging for breakthrough research: A reflection on the 20th Graduate Conference

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The 20th Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference (also known as Graduate Conference) in Hospitality and Tourism has drawn a conclusion. Once again, it was a great and successful academic event, which showcased a total of 145 stand-up presentations and 186 poster presentations over a three-day period.

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