Natacha Reymond
Society’s Values: Decoding the Impact of Pop Culture on Hospitality
Natacha Reymond | November 14, 2023
By Natacha Reymond The intersection of hospitality and popular culture is a dynamic space where societal values, norms, and human interactions are vividly depicted and often critiqued. From television series to classic films, pop culture has consistently provided a mirror through which we can examine our own behaviors and beliefs. In this article, we'll explore how hospitality in pop culture serves as a reflection of society's ever-evolving ethos. Hospitality venues are more than just background scenery Imagine a world where the elegance of Spanish TV series "Grand Hotel" converges with the gritty allure of "Sweetbitter." Just as "Grand ...
Regenerative Tourism – A Holiday Mind Shift Beyond Sustainability
Natacha Reymond | December 19, 2022
By Natacha Reymond Going beyond the concept of 'sustainable tourism' which focuses on neutralizing tourism's negative impact on the planet, 'regenerative tourism' is based on adding a positive impact to the local community and environment. Its successful implementation requires a shift in mindset about what going on holiday really means in today's changing society. What is Sustainable Tourism? As concerns for our environment grows, many tourism professionals are taking steps to mitigate the negative impacts of the travel industry. From closing down south-east Asian beaches to taxing tourist entries into cities like Venice, these effo...
What Does ‘Metaverse’ Mean and What New Career Paths Might it Create?
Natacha Reymond | February 8, 2022
By Natacha Reymond When Facebook announced their rebranding to Meta, a tidal wave of popularity crashed on the alternative reality: the Metaverse. Since then, a handful of multinational companies have announced their move: Adidas launches NFTs (non-tangible tokens) and buys a plot on the Sandbox Metaverse, Balenciaga has dedicated a business unit to working on digital projects, Nike has partnered with the Roblox video game platform to build a virtual world called Nikeland, and even Dyson has built Dyson Demo VR for customers to simulate and visualize the use of its hairdryers, stylers and hair straighteners from their ...
Sustainable Hotel Management: Trends Hoteliers Should Know in 2021
Natacha Reymond | February 24, 2021
Along with the pandemic and associated health and economic concerns, climate change is driving the world’s agenda. Business leaders everywhere are wrestling with how to respond to rising public and political pressure and align their systems and operations with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, established to keep global warming below 2°C and ideally 1.5°C. None more so than for hotels, that means reducing their emissions by 90 percent by 2050. Let’s take a look at what sustainable hotel management means in 2021. Why sustainable management matters for hotels Along with hotels, the transportation and food and beverage industrie...
