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“There is no such thing as virtual hospitality”, IE Technology commodifies the Hotel Business

I was just tasked with compiling some industry thoughts about technology vs service. They’re important enough to copy and paste here… I believe. =) Technology commodifies hospitality like the airlines…

Posted on 29, September 201422, August 2017 By Michael
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Rate Integrity shouldn’t be the first thing to go (nor should your Rev Manager)

Seriously…. where are our revenue managers? I know, in these times, you cannot maintain total rate integrity without looking like an out of touch management group.  Others try to maintain their rates

Posted on 23, April 200910, May 2014 By Michael
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The new job description – Concierge 2.0 – What makes an excellent brand manager/hotel SMO?

I know I know…I am totally having fun with the 2.0 thing.  Don’t worry it is not the title, I promise.  But I do think it will exist!  I am not sure what you are going with for the title of this

Posted on 4, March 200910, May 2014 By Michael
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Operational Management for Hotels, and the Facebook Generation

I just sent this to some local hotel people, but I think this is important to all hoteliers: Some articles should be sent around to your internal management team. It is funny though… finance

Posted on 16, January 200910, May 2014 By Michael
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Hey grumpy reviewer… *YEAH YOU!*

Social Media is not a place to complain.  It is a place to resolve problems. Oh wait. I just had a guest that we caught mid experience through her online review… resolved and righted the entire

Posted on 7, January 200910, May 2014 By Michael

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