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Everything You Need to Know So Far About the World Cup : Hospitality Edition

What the 2026 FIFA World Cup means for hotel demand, pricing strategy, and revenue opportunity across North America. The FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t just another event on the calendar. It is shaping up to be the single biggest demand moment in U.S. hotel history. As city-by-city forecast data continues to emerge, the scale is […]

Why Procurement Should Sit at the Leadership Table

How data, transparency, and technology are turning procurement into a strategic powerhouse For decades, procurement was viewed as a cost-control function, essential, but rarely influential. That perception is changing fast. In today’s volatile, data-driven market, procurement is no longer about saving cents, it’s about steering strategy. Rising supply costs, sustainability mandates, and operational pressure have […]

Hospitality’s Quiet Revolution: The Rise of OpsTech

How innovation behind the scenes is redefining what “guest experience” really means In hospitality, innovation has long been measured by what guests can see: sleek apps, dynamic pricing, frictionless check-ins. But behind the smiles and booking screens, another revolution is quietly reshaping the industry, one built not on more apps, but on smarter, interconnected operations.  […]

The Future of Work Isn’t About Tools, It’s About Time.

How smarter technology choices can help teams work better, not just busier. In every industry from hospitality to tech, we’ve reached a tipping point. There’s a tool for everything: planning, messaging, analytics, automation. But paradoxically, the more platforms we bring in, the less time we seem to have. The question isn’t if we need technology, […]

What are GPOs? And should your hotel sign up for one?

What are GPOs? And should your hotel sign up for one? Improve your #ProcurementStrategy – Learn about the pros and cons of #GPOs and determine if they are the right choice for your company. As a small or medium-sized business owner in the hospitality industry, cutting costs can be challenging without the scale of larger […]

Lilo Shop: A Game-Changer for Hotel General Managers

Lilo Shop: A Game-Changer for Hotel General Managers In the dynamic world of hospitality, where efficiency is everything, Lilo Shop emerged from a friend’s frustration with tedious administrative tasks. Lilo, founded in March 2023, began as a marketplace and swiftly integrated an AI co-pilot known akin to an account GM (Assistant General Manager). Lilo assists […]