Miscellaneous

🎓 A strategic shift occurred at the school, initially known as ESH, just before COVID-19, pivoting from BTS programs to exclusively offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in luxury hospitality. This decision, driven by market trends toward luxury segments, led to student growth from 130 to over 300, with a target of 400-450, maintaining a focus on quality, selectivity, and personal attention, emphasizing a top-end hospitality niche.

🚗 Apr 13, 2026: The UK’s tourism potential is hindered by fragmented systems and poor planning. Weak infrastructure impacts road trip experiences with inconsistent roads, signage, and services. Fragmented governance and lack of investment lead to missed economic opportunities, reduced global competitiveness, and visitor dissatisfaction. Despite rich landscapes, the UK's inadequate travel systems limit seamless exploration and enjoyment compared to other destinations, underdelivering on tourism promises.

🏖 Escape to Lost Creek Resort in Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan, located in Prince Albert National Park. The resort's cottages offer access to beaches and hiking trails while being close to shops and cafes. Lost Creek Resort has implemented the cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System for enhanced management.

🌎 Douglas Quinby, co-founder and CEO of Arival, states the global travel experiences sector is valued at $254 billion. This sector, growing at 7% annually, includes tours, activities, and attractions, accounting for 10% of the global travel market. Data spans major regions: North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Quinby emphasizes the significance of understanding consumer trends and technological advancements in driving this growth. Insights were shared during the Arival conference held in October 2023.

✈️ Apr 10, 2026, Delta Air Lines reported a strong Q1 with corporate sales at record levels, growing in double digits. Premium revenue rose 14%, while passenger revenue increased 7% to $12.3 billion. Fuel expenses surged by 14%. Strong growth observed in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Seattle. 85% of corporate clients expect stable or increased travel spend. Potential industry consolidation may occur due to rising fuel costs.

📖 Quartr's B2B service shared insights on Chipotle, highlighting its growth from $4B to $11B under Brian Niccol. The story traces founder Steve Ells' journey from a taco shop to a chain with 1,000 locations, emphasizing quality ingredients. Meanwhile, Simon Kim's Bar Chimera tested 50 water types for the ideal martini. Water, constituting 98% of coffee, is now seen as a key ingredient, displaying an increasing obsession in hospitality.