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Hohoho! (Part I)
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...
Gen Z and travel (Part II)
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,...
Gen Z (Part I)
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...
Millennials – The greatest travellers of all time (Part 2)
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...
Millennials: the greatest travelers of all time (Part I)
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...
Generation X and the hotel business (Part II)
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...
Gen Xers and Hospitality (Part I)
I’m at the tail of Generation X, a cohort that loves to travel with its family but also enjoys getting away from its frantic life and relaxing a bit . Let’s explore this segment of the population and its relationship with the hospitality industry. Who is Generation X?...
Boomers on the Go (Part II)
This is Part II of my blog on Baby Boomers, one of the largest and most influential generations in American history. Let’s start with a few statistics. Interesting Facts American baby boomers, who account for 20% of the country’s population, own 52% of its net wealth,...
Boomers on the Go (Part I)
Travel habits and tastes can vary widely depending on one’s age. Today and in the coming week we focus on Baby Boomers, individuals who were born between 1946 and 1964. As one of the largest generations in American history - approximately 76 million individuals - Baby...
Wifi or not Wifi…
Nowadays, hotel guests consider that fast and reliable Wifi is essential. In a recent survey where youth were asked what they would do if they had to choose between have running water or Wifi in their room, almost all replied Wifi, even my daughters!!! In fact, many...