What began as a single, quietly charming property on Nantucket has grown into a celebrated collection of luxury boutique hotels with a distinct sense of place. White Elephant Resorts started as a passion project rooted in a love for hospitality and the island’s natural beauty, and that passion has only multiplied. Today, that same spirit is expanding beyond Nantucket, from the flagship White Elephant Palm Beach to the highly anticipated debut in Aspen, bringing their signature approach to welcoming guests and creating memorable experiences to new destinations.
This exclusive HU Q&A will be in the upcoming Summer issue of Hospitality Upgrade.
AI is transforming the workforce faster than industries can adjust, and hospitality may be next to feel the consequences. As roles shrink and career mobility slows, a bigger question emerges: if fewer people have stable jobs or rising incomes, who will still be able to travel? Lyle Worthington writes about AI’s threats to the workforce, travel and humanity.
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IRIS provides digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels, empowering them to increase revenue by 20%, free up staff time, and enrich the guest experience. Working with some of the leading hotel chains including Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, Ennismore and IHG and fully integrated with POS, IRIS enables guests to browse, order and pay for items and services across multiple outlets in the most seamless, accessible way possible. Find out more here.
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