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Are Robots Stealing Jobs?
Linchi Kwok | March 30, 2023
By Linchi Kwok Forget about the old days of “people serving people.” More restaurants and hotels are now using robotic cooks, delivery robots, self-serving kiosks, Chatbots, and other AI-empowered machines in service operations. Some businesses must rely on machines to address the labor shortage issue. Others count on machines to deliver faster and more consistent service. Moreover, many consumers have become used to automatic self-services during the pandemic. It is not surprising to see robots taking over more service jobs. What is the latest robotic “thing” that deems to take over even more human jobs? That is ChatGPT (Ch...
HSMAI Perspective: Generative AI in Hospitality
Robert Gilbert, CHME, CHA President & CEO HSMAI | March 30, 2023
By Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, President and CEO, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) seems ubiquitous these days. Many of our Advisory Boards and Rising Leader Councils have held spirited discussions on the topic in the last few months. We’re all familiar with existing AI tools such as virtual assistants, chatbots and automated booking processes. But, over the last 6 months, generative AI has rapidly evolved and entered our collective consciousness. I heard a quote recently that right now generative AI results are about 10% IN-accurate, but that perce...
How to Attract Remote Workers to Your Hotel
Expedia Group Media Solutions | March 30, 2023
The way we work has drastically changed in the wake of the pandemic, which isn’t unlike the changes we’ve seen in travel. Despite some companies rolling out return-to-office initiatives, remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to play a large role in travel. In our research, we found that over one-third of business travelers are entirely remote, and approximately 85% of business travelers work partially remote as part of a hybrid work model. During the pandemic, remote work meant holding conference calls in our kitchens and blurring our home backgrounds to create a sense of separation between work and home. Now, with travel ba...
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference: Revenue Strategy Panel Recap
Stephanie Smith | March 30, 2023
By Stephanie Smith Our team at Cogwheel Marketing attended the 2023 annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference for a consecutive year and we wanted to be sure to share with our network the 10 Key Takeaways we extracted after packing in 3 days of education, collaboration and relationship building with hotel industry experts. The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference welcomed attendees to Atlanta in March 2023. The revenue strategy panel included: Isaac Collazo (Moderator) of STR Alex Cisneros of Red Roof Inn Casi Johnson of M3 Kate Burda of Kate Burda and Company Sarah Williams of Intermountain Hotels 10 Key Takeaways...
JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa Debuts in Seogwipo, South Korea
JW Marriott | March 30, 2023
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in Seogwipo, Jeju. Perched on a cliffside overlooking the stunning volcanic coastlines of the island, the new resort is a haven designed to let guests focus on being mindful and present, creating experiences that nourish the body and spirit while respecting and celebrating the magnificence of its natural surroundings. “We are delighted to introduce the JW Marriott brand to Jeju island, one of South Korea's most beautiful holiday destinations with its unique culture, history and traditions...
Spokane County: A Growing Sports and Event Destination
Claude Xue | March 30, 2023
By Claude Xue Spokane County’s current and under-construction offerings of sporting and event facilities continue to increase visibility for the market regionally and nationally. This article outlines the recent and upcoming changes to the county’s event facilities. Downtown Spokane With the recent opening of The Podium in late 2021, Downtown Spokane now features three large sports and events facilities run by the Spokane Public Facilities District (SPFD). Despite the impact of the pandemic, the city’s bright spot has been the recently opened Podium. The Podium is a 130,000-square-foot indoor sports facility with 75,000 squa...
Evermore Partners and New Castle Hotels & Resorts Acquire Montana Marriott Portfolio
March 30, 2023
The portfolio consists of The AC Hotel by Marriott, The Residence Inn by Marriott, and 20,000 square feet of experiential retail space in downtown Missoula, MT DENVER--March 30, 2023--Denver, CO-based Evermore Partners (Evermore), a commercial real estate investment firm, and Ridgefield, CT-based New Castle Hotels & Resorts (New Castle), a leading hotel owner and operator, have acquired the Montana Marriott Portfolio - a 105-key AC Hotel by Marriott, a 175-key Residence Inn by Marriott, and The Mercantile, a collection of approximately 20,000 square feet of high quality, in-line retail located in downtown Missoula, Montana. “This ...
LBA Hospitality Completes Renovation of Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, North Carolina
LBA Hospitality | March 30, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, N.C., March 30, 2023 -- LBA Hospitality, an Alabama–based hotel management company, today announced that Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, NC has completed its renovation. Located at 139 Circuit Lane in Jacksonville, North Carolina the 105-room hotel has undergone a complete transformation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia and managed by LBA Hospitality of Dothan, Alabama. Situated near Camp Lejeune Marine Base, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, New River Air Station, Riverwalk Park and Onslow Beaches, the four-story hotel is also just a short drive...
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