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FORECASTING THE FUTURE As 2022 draws to a close, 11 hospitality contributors unpack the past and share their predictions for the coming year. Here’s what they said...
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NADA ALAMEDDINE Managing partner Hodema consulting services hodema.net a_snada hodema
The role of hospitality consultants Consultants are entrepreneurs and businesspeople who are skilled in budgeting. They can help with every
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HOSPITALITY NEWS ME | DEC 2022-JAN 2023
aspect of the operation and provide recommendations to help grow your business, reduce costs and resolve difficult management issues.
consumer awareness on all things sustainable, purposeful and healthy has set new benchmarks for hospitality enterprises.
A hospitality consultant can assist with developing or commercializing your idea into a coherent business plan that will help you obtain financing or an outside investor. They can also optimize the operation by creating policies and procedures.
2023 forecasts
Domestic tourism The pandemic led to greater interest in domestic travel and tourism. Unique experiences that give back to local communities in meaningful ways are in high demand, as are guesthouses, niche properties and wellness retreats. The new generation of traveler is seeking authentic experiences and social engagement. Furthermore, increased
While business travel will be the order of the day in 2023, it will contain a much larger leisure component. Employees are looking for more opportunities to combine business travel with recreational time. They will be traveling for “bleisure” (business and leisure). The hospitality metaverse will evolve. Through the use of virtual reality technology, guests will be able to have a clearer sense of what to expect before they commit to booking. Some properties will even provide their guests with access to virtual spaces, allowing them to host virtual birthday celebrations or business meetings.
