Connecticut Lodging Association, PO Box 1576, New Haven, CT (2024)

09/20/2024

Dan Haar: A battle looms as CT's tourism and hospitality industry sees threats to strong sales

CT has seen sharply rising sales tax receipts from restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues despite low state marketing.

09/19/2024

The Future of Investments and Financing – Hospitality Sector Trends

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09/18/2024

The Role of Total Revenue Management in a Hotel Profitability Strategy

The global hotel industry is firmly positioned in an era of normalized growth levels. That means to achieve greater profits, hotel owners and operators need to explore every possible revenue stream while also working to manage expenses. The starting point is a strategy built on a total performance p...

09/16/2024

Investment Strategies in the Hospitality Industry: Essential Insights

If you’re an entrepreneur, seasoned investor, or work in hospitality and have some money to spare, you might wonder whether investing in the hospitality industry could be a lucrative strategy. It’s an in-demand industry, with the global market forecast to grow from around 5.5 trillion US dollars...

09/14/2024

Dynamic Pricing: Maximizing Revenue in the Hotel Industry

Dynamic pricing can be a contentious topic. Consumers often view it as an exploitative pricing strategy in which brands try to charge the highest possible price for their products or services. For example, in the fast-food industry, the introduction of dynamic pricing has gone down like a lead ballo...

09/12/2024

Hotel Employee Training Impacts Customer Experience and Happiness

The hospitality industry thrives on delivering exceptional customer experiences, and hotel employee training plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal. Well-trained staff not only provide better service but also contribute to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. In today's competitive mark...

09/10/2024

Parking and EV Stations Charge U.S. Hotel Performance

By Robert Mandelbaum and Jim Hurless Parking revenues have increased by 23.1% from 2019 to 2023, based on a sample of U.S. properties in CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry database, which is more than four times greater than the growth rate for total hotel revenues during that period. Not only ...

09/05/2024

New Haven sisters create 'fast and easy' employment website aimed at CT's hospitality industry

Jobreel, a New Haven-based hospitality sector employment site, has a video component that allows job seekers and businesses to post videos about themselves.

09/01/2024

ChatGPT and AI in the Hotel Industry: Transforming Hospitality

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08/30/2024

How Much Wellness Actually Impacts Hotel Revenue

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08/28/2024

Transforming Hotel Front Desk Services for a Better Guest Experience

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08/27/2024

Travel Prices Remain Stable Through July

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index release for July reflected a continuation of the encouraging trend of stable prices both for consumers overall and for travelers. Overall prices rose slightly for the month, while travel related prices were flat. “Overall, comparisons

08/25/2024

Improving Workplace Communication: Balancing Assertiveness and Empathy

Why is empathy important in tandem with assertiveness? Is it a critical prerequisite for fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and productivity thrive? Excelling in communication is not solely about making your voice heard but understanding the diverse voices around you, thus ach...

08/23/2024

CBRE Reduces U.S. Hotel Performance Forecast, Lodging Demand Softens https://ow.ly/jWVg50T1WLM

LODGING is the official publication of AHLA — hotel news, lodging news, hotel business tips, hospitality industry coverage, and hotel trends.

08/22/2024

Job Fair August 26th 3–6 p.m. for Restaurants, Retail, and Hospitality Businesses happening in New Haven. It's hosted by Jobreel, a New Haven-based hiring startup. Register at:

Hire and get hired on Jobreel.

08/21/2024

Hospitality America Focusing on Mentorship to Attract, Retain Hotel Employees and Cultivate Future Leaders

As mentors, company leaders will provide strategic guidance to help hotel employees navigate career pathways and thrive in potential leadership roles Greenville, S.C., August 16, 2024 — Employee turnover is a reality for the hospitality industry. Annual turnover is estimated to be between 70 to 80...

08/20/2024

An Update On Economic Conditions for Travelers and the Travel Industry

The volatility of markets over the last few days has raised important questions about economic health globally, for the U.S. and for the travel industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment figures for July that showed fewer new jobs created than prior months, and an increased un...

08/18/2024

How Much Should a Hotel Website Cost?

Lodging Interactive offers a SaaS model where a hotel pays a nominal fee upfront and continues with monthly payments for the term of the contract, after which the website is fully owned by the property. Thanks to website and hosting technology advancements over the past 15 years, spending tens of th...

08/16/2024

Sourcing for Sustainability: The ROI Justifies Staying Abreast of a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

The starting point for sustainability in the hotel industry is the goals set by owners, brands, and management companies.

08/14/2024

TA Data Release: International Visitors Spent $21.2 Billion in June 2024

Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in June 2024: International visitors spent $21.2 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of June, an increase of more than 14 percent compared to June 2023. Conve...

08/10/2024

Eliminate Customer Anxiety

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08/08/2024

The Profit-Oriented Revenue Management Revolution To Maximize Profitability in Hospitality

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08/06/2024

Why Soft Skills Are the New Hard Skills in Hospitality

By Benjamin Robert What is more important for your career progression today? High-tech skills for working with AI and Big Data or learning to work well with others and solve problems? The answer may surprise you. While it’s true that learning to use the latest technology is a big focus for upskill...

08/06/2024

Environmental, Social Initiatives Lead to Greater Returns in High-Income Nation

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08/06/2024

International Visitors to U.S. Spent $21.6 Billion in May 2024

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