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Working Overtime to Support Hoteliers: AHLA Advocacy Helps Control Labor Costs and Create Consumer Confidence

Lodging

In November, the industry won a significant victory when a federal court struck down a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that threatened to dramatically increase overtime costs for small businesses.

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Middle East Small Businesses Amp up Travel and Entertainment Spending

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Mastercard's Travel Industry Trends 2023 report highlights the significance of personalized experiences and flexible payment options in meeting evolving consumer expectations. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Why a Growing Number of Event Attendees Are Asking For Locally Sourced F&B

Social Tables

Consumers Value Community More Than Ever Before. The food industry is fascinating because it provides so much hope to those who may want to start their own business or may have barriers to entry for employment; and yet, conversely, it’s also associated with some of the largest conglomerates in the world.

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Local Food Vendors in Washington, DC – 3 Ways to Discover Food for Your Next Event

Social Tables

In an age where consumers shop their values , it’s ever-important to put your money where your mouth is around local sourcing for your next event. We are luckily to live in a region with incredible markets that highlight the best-of small business in the region. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Local Markets.

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AHLA: Hotels face rising costs and flattening growth

Hotel Business

Americas small business hotel owners have been struggling as rising costs, compounded by high inflation and interest rates, make it difficult to stay open and serve guests, said Rosanna Maietta, president/CEO, AHLA. There is a balance to strike in delivering on customer expectations and keeping a careful watch on the bottom line.

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How Tech Advancements Drive More Immersive and Personalized Marketing Experiences

Social Hospitality

Marketing is all about connecting with consumers. Recent technology can help streamline your campaigns and drive more immersive, personalized marketing experiences for each of your consumers. You can use AI to gather data and produce hundreds of experiments like A/B testing to optimize your approach to consumer marketing.

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How Tech Advancements Drive More Immersive and Personalized Marketing Experiences

Social Hospitality

Marketing is all about connecting with consumers. Recent technology can help streamline your campaigns and drive more immersive, personalized marketing experiences for each of your consumers. You can use AI to gather data and produce hundreds of experiments like A/B testing to optimize your approach to consumer marketing.

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