Maddy Blumberg

3 weeks ago | hotel-online.com | Maddy Blumberg |Larry Mogelonsky

By Adam and Larry MogelonskyWhat we’ve discovered over the decades of working with, and visiting countless other, luxury hotels is that the most memorable properties are those that coexist, support and enrich their communities. The in vogue word for this is stewardship, but it takes on a special meaning and responsibility when your hotel is both celebrating its centennial anniversary and when you’re in downtown D.C. where so much history is being made each and every day.

1 month ago | hotel-online.com | Maddy Blumberg |Adam Mogelonsky |Larry Mogelonsky

By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry MogelonskyWhile inflation, geopolitics and trade disputes represent possible headwinds against overall travel growth, the current demographic situations numerous other advanced economies amount to a prevailing tailwind that will propel growth in the luxury hotel category for the rest of the decade if not longer.

1 month ago | hotel-online.com | Maddy Blumberg |Larry Mogelonsky

By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky Each of us remembers that one event we attended where every detail was flawlessly executed and the setting was so perfect that, in hindsight, the only word that describe it all is ‘magical’. Behind the scenes, as anyone working in hospitality knows, the crafting of a lifelong memory for attendees requires meticulous planning that starts months, or even years, ahead of the big day or multi-day conference.

2 months ago | hotel-online.com | Maddy Blumberg |Shep Hyken

By Shep HykenThe other day, I was talking to a friend about famous movie lines. He said one of his favorite movies was The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis, and his favorite line came from 9-year-old Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment, who said, “I see dead people.” I responded, “That’s funny. I quote dead people.” He looked at me strangely. He laughed. We’re both speakers, and we often use motivational quotes to emphasize our points.

Jan 27, 2025 | hotel-online.com | Maddy Blumberg |Warren Dehan

By Warren DehanToday’s independent hoteliers often feel trapped between the rising costs of operating their properties and guests’ sky-high expectations for each stay. But with the right tech stack, your hotel could be operating smoothly with tools that pay for themselves over time. In this case, it may require independents to rethink their tech partnerships and how many they need to operate efficiently in 2025.