"From the rebound of key hotel performance metrics to the potential return of group demand and international travel, the U.S. hotel industry could take its first steps on a long road to recovery in 2021." — Hotel News Now [STR is the parent company … [Continue reading]
Restaurants & Community: ‘There’s More to Life Than the Whopper’
Here we are, 2021 and thinking about our communities and the future. "Every single industry is open to reimagination right now...and restaurants are spaces that are being reimagined." — Brian Solis, anthropologist and digital … [Continue reading]
Would You Kyushu? And a Funny Quarantine Meme
These two stories and videos have really nothing to do with tourism news. Sharing nonetheless, because it's Christmas 2020. 1) This is an incredible feat of creativity and engineering based on a simple concept.???? Sound up! ???? Deep in … [Continue reading]
Santa is a CEO and We All Miss the Hotel Lobby Bar
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO (and Santa Claus) Greg Edwards reads "The Night Before Christmas" in a catchy #CatchDesMoines-style as staff gather 'round the Christmas tree Zoom call. ADARA's Adam Johnson … [Continue reading]
DMOs Are Putting the Accent On Shop Local Plus Something Special in Wisconsin
As small, family-run, and local businesses face the brunt of the pandemic against rising online sales, DMOs embrace the special fabric of our communities in ways that go beyond a website listing. Let's keep it moving in 2021...share your … [Continue reading]