How to Manage the Legalization of Marijuana and Your Hotel Policies

Hotels, like a lot of industries, are trying to figure out their approach to a widening swath of states legalizing marijuana for either medicinal or recreation use—or both. It’s especially tricky because the federal government still lists cannabis as a Schedule I substance subject to penitentiary time. Hotels are left wondering how to allow guests […]

Coming Back Strong

We’re Here to Help.                         Gecko Hospitality has always been with our clients through thick and thin. The hospitality industry has been resilient through recessions, political unrest and now a virus which has had tremendous impact on our clients. But, one thing we know […]

Benefits of Maintaining Strong Communication With Your Candidates Through A Crisis

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Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Due to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique challenges. On one hand, millions of businesses were deemed “non-essential” and were forced to close […]

5 Reasons Virtual Communities Are Impacting Your Hotel’s Bookings

Achieving competitive advantage today requires the hospitality industry to make use of every tool at their disposal. This includes the virtual community, that online network of past, present, and future customers, along with business partners and potential and current employees. How do these tools and communities impact hotel booking? Are they detrimental or helpful to […]

AI-Powered Hiring: The Benefits and Challenges for Hotels

Recruitment automation has been a common practice in the hotel business for years, with artificial intelligence (AI) used to track applications and expedite the hiring process. However, recruitment remains a challenging and time-consuming task for businesses. Recent advancements in AI offer more assistance to recruiters and result in better hires, but they also raise concerns […]