Hospitality News - USA & Canada

Hospitality News - USA & Canada

1. Merriam-Webster’s Word Of the Year For 2023 Is “Authentic”: Is Being So More Important Than Ever Before To Our Guests

   As the final days of slip away, how interesting it is that Merriam-Webster’s “Word of the Year” for 2023 is “Authentic,” meaning it was the “most searched” on their site. Because I failed miserably at learning a second language, I have become somewhat of an Etymologist, so I was eager to see how Merriam-Webster defined it in their announcement. “Authentic has a number of meanings including ‘not false or imitation,’ a synonym of real and actual; and also ‘true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character.’”

2. Mews surpasses 1000 Marketplace integrations with hospitality’s biggest app store

   Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, hits another significant milestone as it continues to expand the world’s largest network of integrated hospitality apps.

3. Envisaging the AI Hotel of the Future

   Imagine that you are eagerly organizing a weekend getaway for your daughter’s 16th birthday. You’re on the hunt for a boutique luxury resort, ideally located within a two-hour drive from your home, to accommodate her and her 100 closest friends for an unforgettable celebration. Given her immense love for Bollywood, you’re seeking a venue that can truly make her feel like a celebrity on her special day. Your checklist includes booking 50 double-bed rooms, 5000 square feet event space capable of hosting a dinner for 100 guests with live entertainment, and a facility that can sustain a vibrant dance party well into the night. AI Travel Planning Opting for the efficiency of technology, you turn to the AI assistant on your preferred internet search engine. Your initial input includes the date, geographical location, desired resort class and amenities, specific room types and floors, catering needs for food and beverages, and spa treatments. The AI system efficiently processes your criteria...

4. Knowland Announces Certification Program to Advance Sales Proficiency and Increase Hotel ROI

   Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced today the Knowland Certification Program. The program includes three certification credentials to help hotel sales professionals level up their skill sets, elevate their professional profile, and demonstrate proficiency with management. Knowland users can enroll in the certification course at https://academy.knowland.com.

5. The Leading Hotels of the World’s Welcomes Eight New Members

   Offering the largest collection of independent luxury hotels in the world, The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to welcome eight new member hotels to its collection. This season’s additions include many new openings and significant renovations that will amplify LHW’s presence in Europe, North America and China.