The Ritz-Carlton Hotel company, a part of Marriott International, announced this week the launch of “The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection,” which represents the first time a luxury hotel brand will offer accommodations both on land and at sea. The first of three Ritz-Carlton luxury yachting and cruising experiences is scheduled to launch in late-2019. “This unique …
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Best Western tests voice activation technology in hotel rooms
Following in the footsteps of Marriott and Wynn Resorts, Best Western Hotels & Resorts recently told Skift that they are launching a pilot program for Amazon Dot, a voice activation customer service technology, in rooms in about a dozen hotels. They will announce the results in November at their annual convention and begin to roll …
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W Hotel opens recording studio for traveling musicians, guests with more to come
W Hotels recently unveiled its latest W Sound Suite at the W Hotel in Hollywood, California. The Sound Suite offers a fully operational music studio and a writer’s room. Use of the hotel’s on-site music studio is available to musicians who want to record or work while on the road, but it is also available …
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The Best Way for Hourly or Contract Hospitality Employees to Save for Retirement
Building retirement savings can be difficult for contract and hourly workers in the hospitality industry who don’t receive retirement benefits. These workers can open an IRA through a bank, but they may first have to save up the required minimum investment, and they may be charged fees. To make it easier for hourly and contract …
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15 Things to Know at the Beginning of Your Hotel Career
So, you’re a new hire at the hotel with no or minimal experience. What do you need to know? Want some advice? Fortunately, some veterans of the industry have these tips to get you off to a great start. This first set of tips comes from an experienced HR Hotel Director and what she’s experienced over …
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