Hospitality Financial Leadership – Who Inspired You?
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Contract and Non-Management Employee Payrolls Rise In 2017 | By Robert Mandelbaum
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FACT: The Mobile Guest Journey Matters | By Magnus Friberg
What makes a great guest experience? This is a question that remains top of mind for every hotelier, and the question which drives much of the evolution within our industry. As the guest journey continues to evolve in terms of touchpoints and expectations, hoteliers are expected to adapt and curate a unique and continuously guest-centric experience. While the defining factors of an ideal guest experience may vary based on whom you ask, there are a few indisputable realizations, one of which is this: Hotels must offer a frictionless guest experience, and much of that experience is rooted in mobile. Research shows that today, nearly half of the world's population uses a smartphone and almost half of smartphone users spend more than 5 Hours a day on their mobile device. Digital payment and wallet apps are gaining popularity in emerging markets. With this continued surge in mobile use, it's no surprise that mobile devices have become our most important travel accessory. In fact, according to Travelport Digital, 84% of travel brands intend to increase their investment in mobile this year, and 51% of travelers expect to communicate with travel brands via messaging or text, and 33% via social.

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