Catégorie : Strategy
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Is Lush ready to enter the UK hospitality market?
A new frontier for Lush in hospitality Lush, known for its bath products and commitment to sustainability, has explored opportunities to expand into hospitality. The company revealed its intention to open a hotel in the UK, marking a major shift for the brand. While specifics remain scarce, Lush confirmed that it is partnering with a…
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Future of Work: Intergenerational Insights & Inclusivity at WIL Day
There is something dynamic, inspiring, and almost… magical when you are sitting at the Women in Leadership (WIL) Day’s roundtable table; on your left, there is a senior executive of a renowned company, and on your right, another leader of the industry that you always dreamed of pursuing. Suddenly, all eyes and ears are on…
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Unfolding the Future of Hospitality: Why Mews Unfold Is the Conversation the Industry Needs
As the hospitality industry faces ongoing economic challenges, shifting guest expectations, and rapid technological change, there is a growing need for operators to rethink how they work. Mews Unfold, a one-day event taking place on Wednesday, April 30 at the Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam, is here to help turn that into action. Now in its sixth…
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Birkenstock: The 250-Year Overnight Success
From comfort-first to fashion staple — how Birkenstock scaled to €1.8B while staying true to its roots.IntroductionBirkenstock isn’t new. In fact, the brand traces its roots back to 1774. But what makes its recent rise so fascinating is how a product once dismissed as « orthopedic » evolved into a cultural and commercial powerhouse. With a 20%…
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Decoding Hotel Tech: Why Every System Matters for Success
Beneath the surface of welcoming lobbies lies an intricate ecosystem of digital tools, an invisible network that, when fully embraced, becomes a powerful engine for growth, profitability, and guest delight. Yet countless hotels barely scratch the surface, believing their Property Management Systems and Accounting software are enough. Here is a blog post to demystify the…
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🇺🇸 Hotels in the Crossfire: Adapting to America’s New Travel Reality
Domestic travel is booming. International traffic is shifting. And U.S. hotel owners are right in the middle of a global shake-up. Here’s how to adapt fast Early 2025 has been anything but quiet on the geopolitical front. With global tensions rising, domestic policies shifting, and an election year in full swing, the U.S. hotel industry…
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4 Standout Innovations to Adopt for Your Hotel & Resort Portfolio – Our Vote of Confidence
As April marks the time when many hotel businesses are closing the books and set new budgets for 2025-26, it is crucial for leadership to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of innovative technology and trends that continue to (re)shape the future of hotels hospitality. With shifting customer expectations and increasing demand for personalized experiences,…
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4 Standout Innovations to Adopt for Your Hotel & Resort Portfolio – Our Vote of Confidence
As April marks the time when many hotel businesses are closing the books and set new budgets for 2025-26, it is crucial for leadership to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of innovative technology and trends that continue to (re)shape the future of hotels hospitality. With shifting customer expectations and increasing demand for personalized experiences,…
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The Future of Hospitality: An Invitation to the Next Generation
In the fullness of one’s self-expression is one’s self-discovery. Until a person ventures into the unlimited domain of the mind, and learns to freely express themselves, such a person can never truly be free to understand themselves. So then, life’s meaning can be summated by an unyielding pursuit of the unknown and the tender connection…
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Rethinking Hotel Investment: Transformation Through Tech and Guest-Centricity
Successful hotel investment isn’t just about understanding the numbers. The best investors consider the nuance of guest experience, operational efficiency and the long-term value of flexibility. In the latest episode of Matt Talks Hospitality, Mews CEO, Matt Welle, was joined by Joe Pettigrew, Group CCO from L+R Hotels. The two hospitality leaders explored what it…