Welcome to STAAH’s Weekly Hotel Industry Quiz! At STAAH, we believe that staying sharp and informed is key to thriving in the ever-evolving hospitality world. Whether you’re a seasoned hotelier or just starting out in the industry, this quiz will test your knowledge and keep you on top of industry trends. Join us every week…
Although Komang Ani isn’t originally from Bandung, Indonesia, the city has captured her heart in ways she never expected. As STAAH’s Business Development Manager, her work often takes her to different places, but Bandung holds a special charm that keeps drawing her back. Here, she shares why Bandung feels like a second home and why…
(L-R): Mitch Patel, Founder/CEO, Vision Hospitality Group; Dave Pollin, Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group Slightly more favorable development conditions, the slow return of business travel, and explosive growth within the midscale, extended-stay segment were among the topics discussed during a general session to get The Lodging Conference started. The panel—which took place before a…
Have you ever wondered how travel agents can instantly find the perfect hotel for a last-minute business trip or secure the best rates for a corporate client? The answer lies in the use by over 600,000 Travel Agents of one of the 4 Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan. This guide…
For a hotelier, direct bookings are one of the most lucrative channels as there is no commission to pay, higher chances of the guest completing the booking, stronger brand recall, and so on. However, the thing that makes direct bookings lucrative is the hotel owner’s ability to be in touch with the expectations of the…
