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2017: The year of home sharing regs

The impact of Airbnb on the hotel business is difficult to measure. Airbnb-sponsored reports suggest there is only a marginal impact on hotels, whereas lodging industry-sponsored reports suggest the opposite.

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INSIGHT: Ten things to know about hotel real estate insurance

From terrorism liability, which is increasingly required by U.S.-based chains, to specific requirements for those who have shuttle services or spas, it’s important to deal with an insurance broker who knows the hotel…

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Navigating Chinese hotel acquisition deals in Canada

China’s growth story is historic in its speed and magnitude and is set to continue its record-breaking trajectory in the long term. This makes the understanding of Chinese-Canadian hotel deals crucial in today’s…

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How market changes affect portfolio financing

While no one has a crystal ball regarding future interest rates, Mark Kay says his primary focus is to work with hoteliers’ portfolio of assets, providing strategies on each asset as it enters a different life stage.

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Pest Practices

New equipment and technology, and improved procedures, are helping hoteliers combat pesky critters.

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Customer service is dead!

Customer service is dying a slow and painful death. In some cases, it stems from having lost sight of taking care of our customers in the wake of operating our day-to-day business (now there’s some irony for you).

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Housekeeping Vehicle

Club Car’s Carryall 700 Housekeeping Vehicle carries two people and their gear. Features include an L-shaped van box with LED lights and locking doors designed to carry a full-size vacuum cleaner, brooms, mops and other…

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Xeros Near Waterless Laundry System

Using polymer cleaning technology, the Xeros SM35 35lb/16kg capacity washer reduces water consumption by up to 80 per cent, and reduces energy and detergent usage by up to 50 per cent.

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Space‑saving toilet

Made of vitreous china, ICERA’s new Malibu II space-saving toilet, available in either a one or two-piece model, features a compact, elongated bowl and fully skirted profile.