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October 7, 2020

ARC Bar: A Heart-Warming Story Of A Unique Concept Venue For The Able And Disabled

Back in 2000, EHL launched its Student Business Project (SBP) module as an integral part of the final Bachelor year program. Its aim: to give students real-life, hands-on, practical experience of what it means to set up and run a business from every possible angle, in conjunction with the requirements of a business partner who has enlisted their help, insights and know-how.

By Beatrice Venturini, Hospitality Insights content editor, EHL

Lausanne, Switzerland

Opinion Article

October 6, 2020

How SensorFlow Helps Hotels during Post-COVID-19 Period

As the biggest industry impacted by the global pandemic, global travel was estimated to lose up to US$880 billion and the hospitality industry is following suit. The situation in Southeast Asia is just as dire.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

October 6, 2020

Food Waste Management Innovations In The Foodservice Industry

An insight into what food waste really means and the processes that create it. Reducing food loss is a global, multidimensional challenge, so what can the foodservice industry specifically do to be more mindful of its role in the food value chain?

By Carlos Martin-Rios, Associate Professor of Management, EHL

Opinion Article

September 28, 2020

Keg Wine On Tap: A Swiss Sustainable Innovation

Would you like to enjoy wine without harming anything or anyone? Wine that is served at a perfect temperature? Wine that has not wasted any money or time? Wine that is beneficial to both producer, distributor and consumer? Then welcome to the new Swiss concept of keg wine served on tap!

By Stephanie Pougnet, PhD, Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, EHL

Opinion Article

September 22, 2020

Saving Costs and Boosting Productivity Post-COVID with SensorFlow’s AI-Driven Solution

There is no doubt that the travel industry has been the hardest hit by COVID-19. When the pandemic hit its stride in March this year, global hotel occupancy rates plummeted sharply to historic lows, forcing many hotels to adopt drastic cost-cutting measures or cease operations entirely. Now, as countries are gradually reopening their borders and resuming tourism opportunities, only hotels who can cater to post-pandemic guest needs like contactless service and heightened hygiene standards will be able to capitalise on this restart.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

September 7, 2020

Shared Commitment is Key to a Green Hospitality Recovery

The Great Lockdown is often referred to by economists to explain the double upheaval taking place in the global economy where (1) businesses had to slow down or stop their activities causing a (2) collapse in the consumption (and business investments) across all spheres of society looking towards an uncertain future. With a health crisis turned into an economic catastrophe with humanitarian consequences at our doorstep, it is essential to have recovery plans in place that stimulate investments, re-establish confidence and limit further damages. Investing in climate resilience is an enormous economic opportunity as governments and the industry are looking into economic recovery.

By Willy Legrand, Professor, IU International University of Applied Sciences Germany, IU International University of Applied Sciences

Opinion Article

September 4, 2020

Why Sustainability is the New Top Travel Amenity

This year has been a whirlwind for the travel industry. A year marked by a global pandemic and social activism has shifted the hospitality industry as we know it, and with it, consumer demands. As travelers slowly begin to get back on the road, they're prioritizing new places and experiences while putting a greater emphasis on brands that focus on things like sustainability.

By Beth Doane, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Main & Rose

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

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Opinion Article

July 3, 2020

Award-Winning Sustainability And Wellness At The Maya Boutique Hotel

With the theme of Sustainability at the center of today's business agenda, hotels must take the current changes seriously. The Maya Boutique Hotel in Valais is a great example of this process in action.

By Carlos Martin-Rios, Associate Professor of Management, EHL

Opinion Article

June 19, 2020

COVID-19: Is The Tourism Industry At A Crossroads?

Despite the existential challenges facing numerous businesses and the enormous uncertainties and personal anxieties experienced by large sections of our society, now may be a good time to think about the future. The coronavirus pandemic has knocked us off our feet, forcing us to slow down and making us spectators in our own lives. But amidst all our concerns about the present, we also have a few moments to reflect on the future.

By Marco Gardini, Vice Dean and Professor of International Hospitality Management and Marketing, University of Applied Sciences Kempten

Opinion Article

June 18, 2020

Sustainable Gastronomy: An Opportunity For A Green Recovery

In celebration of the UN Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18th, EHL's Carlos-Martin Rios (Professor of Management & Sustainability) shares some practical guidelines on the meaning and implementation of recent initiatives in our food chain. Not only can our future be greener, but also optimistic, workable, collective and rewarding. What's not to like?

By Carlos Martin-Rios, Associate Professor of Management, EHL

Opinion Article

June 10, 2020

The 24 Hour Sustainable Hospitality Hackathon: Highlight Report

The 2020 pandemic has catastrophic consequences on societies but particularly on the travel and hospitality sectors. The ways the industry currently deals with the crisis offer a glimpse into the crisis management endeavours in building a business case for disaster and climate resiliency. Climate emergency is not dissimilar to the coronavirus threat, whereby "both demand early aggressive action to minimize loss" (Cobb, in Sengupta, 2020, para. 3). At this stage, it becomes apparent that we need to take stock of our industry's abilities; figuring out which parts are "already functioning well and don't need changing and which parts are no longer working and do need changing" (Diamond, 2019, p.6).

By Willy Legrand, Professor, IU International University of Applied Sciences Germany, IU International University of Applied Sciences

Opinion Article

May 27, 2020

Hospitality With Heart: Successfully Branching Out Into The Pandemic Relief Effort

Since the worldwide safety measures to combat COVID-19 were announced two months ago, much has been written about the disastrous impact of lockdown on industry, none more sensitive than the sector of F&B, hotels, airlines and travel. The litany of nosediving businesses faced with immediate crisis was diametrically opposed to the spread of the virus in full ascent. While we wait to see if the worst is over and what the new security measures entail, it's inspiring to read of how certain hospitality establishments have made a success in reminding us that empathy, community and inventiveness are as much at the heart of this particular business as revenue and profit.

By Beatrice Venturini, Hospitality Insights content editor, EHL

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Opinion Article

May 25, 2020

The Hotelier’s Action Plan for a Post-Lockdown World

In just a short number of weeks since the beginning of March 2020, the worldwide travel industry rapidly plunged deep into a state of crisis. Hotels across the globe closed their doors and reached minus 95% of new bookings compared to 2019.

By Ana Leal, Digital Marketing Manager, GuestCentric Systems

Opinion Article

May 21, 2020

What's Stopping Us From Going 100% Sustainable?

The traditional marketing advantage of adhering to one or more sustainable practices and apart from them, along with business as usual is quickly changing to a powerful disadvantage of "being left behind" and seen as the hotel or hotel operator of yesterday.

By Jan Peter Bergkvist

Opinion Article

May 9, 2020

Responsible Tourism Is Key To Driving Travel Industry Recovery In A Post-Lockdown World

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Finn Partners Travel Practice webinar on the role of responsible tourism in driving recovery post-lockdown. I was joined by Fiona Jeffery OBE, Senior Partner, Finn Partners Global Responsibility Tourism Practice, Founder and Chairman of Just A Drop, alongside Amy Skelding, Senior Partner in our Travel Practice who moderated the session.

By Jane Madden, Managing Partner, Global Sustainability & Social Impact, Finn Partners

Opinion Article

May 8, 2020

Shifting the Hospitality Service Paradigm in Difficult Times

A few years ago, Marriott had a commercial link with a storyline about an elderly lady who stayed in a Marriott hotel because she just lost her house during a mountain fire and needed time to reflect and think about her future. In the video, this lady described the friendship and support she received from the hotel employees. I used this video several times in my marketing courses because of how it appeals to a higher level of human needs (Maslow).

By Dr. Meng-Mei Maggie Chen, Author of Hospitality Vibes and Associate Professor, EHL

Opinion Article

April 27, 2020

Black Swans, Dodos and Phoenixes - An ecological perspective of the regeneration of the travel industry?

In an unexpected turn of events, a group of rogue Pangolins have succeeded in stopping the Olympic Games (I never honestly expected to write that sentence).

By Louis Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Nomadic Resorts

Opinion Article

April 14, 2020

Tech and Hotels Working Together can Overcome and Build a Brighter Future

There's no denying that the past weeks have been incredibly challenging and confusing for everyone in our industry, with new bookings almost coming to a halt, a surge in cancelations, and hoteliers making tough decisions to close their doors. Our industry is now in crisis management mode and all eyes remain focused on the development of COVID-19 and its disruption to hotel operations and the global travel economy.

By Pedro Colaco, CEO, GuestCentric Systems

Opinion Article

April 9, 2020

What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainability?

Sustainability as a concept has been in a turmoil over the last 35 years. Since the World Commission on Environment and Development Report, commonly known as Brundland Report in 1987, sustainability has been advancing as a concept of developmental strategies in a number of destinations and organizations. With the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aiming to showcase progress towards sustainability by 2030, a number of stakeholders have been working hard to make such goals achievable and a step towards their completion.

By Dimitrios Diamantis, Dean of Graduate Studies, Les Roches

Opinion Article

March 20, 2020

Sustainable Business Model: What Every Business Leader Should Ask Themselves

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability have become increasingly important issues for a wide range of corporations. There is a growing awareness of the impact of business practices on the world environment, especially from the consumer side. Yet, companies are still resisting making social, economic and environmental sustainability a top priority.

By Carlos Martin-Rios, Associate Professor of Management, EHL