Popular Summer 2024 Linen Trends: Elevating Hospitality for the Season

Seasons change, and with each following month, temperatures can change radically. In the U.S., July temperatures this summer can have an average of the high 80s and 90s with additional heat waves on top of the regular temperature. That kind of heat can significantly impact any person, business, or material object. Staying on top of linen trends is essential for providing guests with a comfortable and memorable experience. This summer, the focus is on breathable, eco-friendly materials and vibrant designs that bring out the spirit of the summer season. This blog will detail the top linen trends, how hospitality properties should use linens, and the best linens to use during the summer heat.

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Discover the Memorable Western Style Experiences of Dude Ranches

In the U.S. today, there are many different types of hospitality properties: hotels, motels, Airbnbs, resorts, cabins, and more. However, there is one type that only a few will automatically think of: Dude Ranches. Don’t automatically avert your gaze just because of the unusual name. If you’re seeking an unforgettable getaway that combines adventure and relaxation and has an authentic taste of the Wild West, a Dude ranch is where you’d want to stay. This blog post will explore what Dude Ranches are, their possible activities, the quality of their hospitality, the different accommodations, the staff, and the memorable family implications.

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4 Positive Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Impact the Hospitality Industry

Technology is continuing to have a greater influence in society as each day passes by. It feels like new innovations and advancements are occurring every time you turn on the news. One of those sectors that has been gaining a lot of attention is artificial intelligence. This looks like it will play a major role in the future of civilization and will have a broad impact on many industries including hospitality. It will be important to be aware of how artificial intelligence can help make business operations run smoother and more efficiently in the years to come. This blog will explain how artificial intelligence can help enhance customer service, improve cleanliness, upgrade security measures, and boost office operations across the industry.

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3 Impactful Strategies on How Craft Lodging Creates a Memorable Experience

A new term called “craft lodging” describes unique hospitality properties, defined by Select Registry, as “authentic accommodations, meaningful connection to place and people, and unique experiences, often recommended by knowledgeable innkeepers”. It presents genuine accommodations highlighting local culture and thoughtful, custom amenities while showcasing originality. Many properties are now looking to provide a focus centered around a personal brand including local flavors and customized recommendations. Competition can be intense in the hospitality industry, so adding a more personalized approach to the guest experience can help set them apart.

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Intriguing Ways Sleep Vacations Will Affect the Hospitality Industry

Vacations are supposed to offer a temporary relief from the everyday anxieties that people experience in their own lives, but it appears that even standard vacations are becoming too burdensome for a lot of people. Most view the vacation as a time to relax, get well-rested, make some new memories, and have fun experiences while not being burdened with stress. This is making many people begin to wonder if the traditional weekly getaway vacation is even worth it anymore. The everyday stress of life has only added to the fact that people need to get more sleep to live happier and healthier lives. This blog will look at why the average getaway vacation has become so stressful and will look at a new trend called sleep vacations.

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4 Exclusive 2024 State of the Hospitality Industry Trends

It seems that as people continue to advance in their technological innovations, society seems to be changing faster than ever before. This rapid change makes for a constantly evolving, adapting, and adjusting process to continue to stay competitive and up to date with current trends for all industries, which includes hospitality. It will be much more common to see members of Generation Z booking reservations at your hospitality property now that they are entering the workforce. They will be much more tech-friendly and more conscious of the environment than any generation before them. Some common trends the hospitality industry should be preparing for in 2024 include the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, more contactless services, and a greater focus on well-being and the environment.

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3 Great Reasons to Try Slow Travel

For many people, time seems to speed up as they grow older. The average person often tries to fill up their schedule with as many activities, tasks, and events as possible. Before they know it, weeks, months, and years have gone by, and it feels like they have barely even had time to stop, take a breath, and think about all they have accomplished. Even if they can get a minute to take a brief break from their daily routine, it is often spent on a vacation which frequently involves traveling from activity to activity and trying to do as much as possible in the limited time they are there. Some people have begun noticing this and are taking steps to slow down time a bit. A new term called “slow travel” has been recently trending to describe people like this.

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3 Devastating Natural Disasters the Hospitality Industry Has Offered Assistance For

Over the past couple of weeks, several natural disasters have hit the US. The wildfires on the island of Maui, the fires in Montana, and the fire in Rhode Island are just a few examples. Now, what does the hospitality community have anything to do with these tragedies? What could they have that could help? Hospitality properties have come together to help the communities.

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9 Smart Ways for Hospitality Properties to Promote Advocacy

Advocacy has become important for the hospitality industry in the wake of recent challenges experienced in the industry. Properties are still recovering from the past few years as they are getting back to normal operations and appropriate staff levels following the pandemic. A new challenge impacting the industry has been the rise of competition among various lodging businesses. With easy access to the internet and well-known websites like Airbnb, it has never been easier for customers to have such wide access to so many places to stay with just a few clicks. This easy access makes it much more important for properties to step up their game to promote their advantages if they want to continue getting a steady flow of bookings and reservations. Local governments have also gotten involved to help with managing the increase in properties like short-term rentals and regulating it. This is why hospitality advocacy is so important for the industry.

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5 Clear Traveler Types for Hospitality Properties

Without the need for travel, there really wouldn’t be a need for lodging. That is one of the many reasons why travelers are an important part of our economy. One hundred years ago, the thought of going more than a few hours away from home would have felt like an enormous expedition to many. With new inventions and advancements in technology, easily accessible transportation has become much more of a reality to many people. Now, people can fly across the country in just a few hours.

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