The hotels embracing big dog guests
Plus: A gorgeous boutique hotel that modified a motor lodge site.
Usually large-breed pups are prohibited on hotel properties – but some independent locations are welcoming the gentle giants and their owners. Want to find out where? Check in for this edition of Mint Pillow.
In today's newsletter:
🐶Welcoming big dogs with open arms
💸Should hotels pay employee tuition?
🏨Motor lodge site goes boutique
🛏️Bed bugs not biting with AI help
Big dogs extra welcome at some hotels
Several pet-friendly hotels in the Southern U.S. are catering to large dog breeds with specific amenities. Among these services are ample play spaces, Pup-arazzi hiking, photographer adventure packages, and special “Doggy Delicacies” menus.
Learn more about these properties at Garden & Guns.
Bed bug detection through the use of AI
Comcast's IoT unit has collaborated with Spotta to launch a bed bug detection service for hotels. Using Spotta's Bed Pod sensors and an AI system, the service detects bed bugs under mattresses and sends real-time alerts to hotel staff with images.
Check out this tech-powered solution at Telecompetitor.
Texas motor lodge-turned-boutique hotel
Hotel Lucine, a boutique in Galveston, Texas, has transformed a midcentury motor lodge into an influencer-ready hotspot. The two-story, 61-room property features whimsical design elements including a second-floor deck with Gulf of Mexico views, and a French-influenced seafood-forward restaurant.
Read more about this whimsical property at Texas Monthly.
Hotel group pays employee tuition
Graduate Hotels, based in Nashville, offers up to $5,250 per year in tuition for employees to attend various universities, take English classes, or pursue specialized certifications. The program covers full and part-time employees with over 90 days of employment, and the company pays upfront, not as a reimbursement.
Read about this education initiative at Inc.
The many ways tech can make hotels more money
Lauren Hall, Founder & CEO at iVvy, underscores the pivotal role of technology in the hospitality sector. She discusses tools such as virtual tours for increased customer engagement, integrated Property Management Systems (PMS) to prevent overbookings and the the growing significance of cloud-based technology.
Hall provides insights into how these technological advancements can enhance guest experiences and boost revenue for hoteliers.
Deep dive into these revenue-boosting innovations at Hospitality Net.
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