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2 critical issues highlighted at HITEC 2017

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

HITEC 2017 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference) came to an end in Toronto last week. Hosted and organized by the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC is the world's largest annual hospitality technology event.

How will Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s travel ban impact tourism?

Seth Sandronsky Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The U.S. Supreme Court decided unanimously on June 26 to green-light parts of President Donald J. Trump's ban on travelers from six majority-Muslim nations. The executive order prevents people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from arriving stateside for 90 days — unless they have a "bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States," according to the unsigned 9-0 opinion.

Airbnb’s presence spurs innovation in luxury hotel segment

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

There is no doubt that Airbnb has disrupted the hospitality sector in a huge way. Airbnb likenesses have blossomed all over the world, with some continuing as small players and some integrating with larger brands. But it is not just in the realm of alternative accommodations that we see innovation happening. Hospitality innovation can be found in different options from brands at specific luxury price points.

More no-tipping restaurants? Survey reveals new insights

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Tipping in restaurants has always been the norm in the U.S. It was not until recently that more restaurants adopted a no-tipping policy. Will there be even more no-tipping restaurants in the future? The 2017 American Express Restaurant Trade Survey may give us some clues. Every year, American Express surveys about 500 restaurateurs and 1,000 restaurant consumers, aiming to reveal the facts and highlight the emerging trends in the industry.

Celebrating a half-century since San Francisco’s Summer of Love

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

Throughout 2017, San Francisco is reveling in a celebration of the most iconic cultural event in its history: The Summer of Love. In 1967, more than 100,000 free-spirited hippies and would-be hippies, lured by unrestrained access to a variety of pleasures, descended on the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to join what evolved into a cultural revolution. It was a rebellion that led to some of the era’s most memorable art, fashion, literature and, of course, music — from such legends as Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Grace Slick and many more.

Travel industry continues to boost image of a welcoming US

Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

As members of the travel industry descended upon Washington, D.C., last week for the 49th Annual IPW conference, strong language continued to emphasize that despite political rhetoric, the United States remains open for business.

What to expect as summer travel season heats up

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that summer travel to Europe, a popular choice among Americans, is down by 15 percent compared to the previous years. While international destinations are offering amazing bargains and discounts, rising terror strikes in Europe and President Donald Trump's travel ban have put a damper on such plans.

Raising the minimum wage: Where do small business owners stand?

Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Think all small business owners oppose raising the federal minimum wage of $7.25 in place since 2009? Well, think again. According to a recent poll of more than 700 respondents conducted by BuyBizSell, 47 percent of small business owners favor raising the minimum wage, while 58 percent of prospective small business buyers support a hike.

Tourism industry continues to fight for LGBT rights

Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

With Pride Month underway, LGBT rights continue to be threatened across the country. So-called "bathroom bills" targeting the transgender community's right to use the bathroom in which they identify remains an ongoing battle in many state legislatures. Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO William Pate touched upon the bathroom bill and how tourism bureaus and other travel entities can fight against these bills at the 3rd Annual Symposium on LGBT Tourism & Hospitality during LGBT Week last month in New York City.

Adulting: Millennials find the money struggle is more than real

Julie Bernhard Retail

Failure to launch or an economic reality? According to a recent U.S. Census report, millennials are finding their transition into adulthood is not as seamless as their predecessors. The report indicates that not only are more millennials living with parents than spouses, but their incomes are significantly less as well.

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