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...

When you were young and free () did you ever leave on a whim for a road trip? I did. I did. What a nice way to enjoy different places and make new friends! While on the road, did you come across motels? This kind of accommodation is the perfect fit for such a trip....

Did you stay at a hotel recently? In the 70’s and 80’s, almost every hotel in the world boasted a minibar full of snacks and drinks. Nowadays, minibars are vanishing from most hotels and the few that are left are often empty. What happened? Minibar History The...

As I mentioned in Part I on bathrooms, cleanliness is essential for hotel guests. In fact, surveys show that the vast majority of guests would walk out if their hotel bathroom was unclean. Here, I investigate other benefits for hotels of having nice and well provided...

Offering guests a clean, comfortable bed in a quiet environment is the main function of a hotel. However, making sure that they have access to a sparkling bathroom is also an essential, given that cleanliness is top of mind for guests! This article is the first in a...

Last week, I did part I of a post on the car rental industry. Today’s post concludes my exploration. It presents interesting facts on this business, shows how it is connected to the hotel industry and presents a couple of funny stories. Enjoy ! Interesting Facts...

Having access to a vehicle while on vacation often makes a big difference for travelers, allowing them to visit at their own pace. Today’s post is the first of two on car rentals and how this business relates to the hotel industry. History One of the first...

Have you or your kids ever got hurt or sick while travelling (maybe some of you had the infamous ‘Tourista’…). As you will agree, this could easily ruin what started as a nice holiday. Fortunately for guests, hotels train some of their employees in first aid. A...

Why do we stay at a hotel? Because we like to eat in a 5-star restaurant? Because the lobby is luxurious? Because we want to spend $50 per night for parking or we want to see a love movie with someone? Maybe sometimes😉. NO! We go there to sleep. The worst...

Over the past weeks I have been writing on airplanes and how they relate to the hospitality industry. Today, I’m moving on to trains, another major means to get to one’s destination and enjoy some free time . Etymology The word ‘train’ (from Old French...