According to an old adage, it’s best to avoid mixing business with pleasure. This is not true anymore. Nowadays, most business travelers expand their stay to have fun with their family, relax or exercise, or explore new destinations. This is called ‘bleisure . I'm a...

Are you the type to exercise daily in a gym? Personally, I prefer outdoor activities like downhill skiing or cycling 😉. However, for many hotel guests, having a well-equipped gym where they can work out is a big plus, and most hotels offer this amenity. History Over...

As 2024 is getting near an end, many will travel to special places to celebrate the New Year in style. Today’s blog discusses New Year Day’s origins, traditions, nice hotels where to celebrate and more. Have fun ! New Year’s Day How did January 1st become New Year’s...

This is the last part of my Blog on Christmas. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas 2024! Some Christmas traditions The classic Advent wreath, made of fir branches with four candles denoting the four Sundays of the Advent season, began in the 19th...

Do you have plans for Christmas? This is one of the busiest periods of the year for hotels as people want to spend some time with their family and friends and often need to travel to do so. Below is Part I of my Blog on Christmas. Enjoy ! Holiday traditions around the...

This is part II of my blog on Generation Z (born roughly between 1997 and 2012), and the last in a series on the various generations and their relationship with the hospitality industry. Have fun ! Some Basic Stats Gen Zers account for 32% of the world population,...

In my previous blogs I covered three generations of travellers: Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. Here, I investigate Generation Z, a cohort that’s still quite young but travels a lot and is of high interest to the hospitality industry . Who is Generation Z...

This is the second part of my blog on Millennials, the individuals born between 1981 and 1996 and the biggest travelers of all generations. I hope you find it informative! Travel statistics Millennials are the world's largest adult cohort, representing 23% of the...

My last few blogs focused on Boomers and Generation X, and their relationship with the hospitality industry. Today, I'm focusing on Millennials, the biggest travelers of all 😊! Origins Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 is considered a millennial. The designation was...

This is the second part of my blog on Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980 or so), a generation "stuck" between aging parents and demanding children, who can't wait to relax and enjoy life at the hotel 😉! Quick facts While Generation X represents around 20% of the...