by Steve Farzam | Mar 11, 2019 | Hospitality, Shore Hotel, Steve Farzam, Sustainability
Eco-friendly technologies have been on the rise for the better part of 40 years. Businesses are getting on this bandwagon more and more as time passes: in part because the world is finally recognizing the importance of environmental sustainability. Industries across...
by Steve Farzam | Jan 22, 2019 | Hospitality, Shore Hotel, Steve Farzam
The original premise of Airbnb was an “air mattress bed & breakfast.” It catered to “couch-surfing” travelers that were looking for the most economical accommodations. Since then, it has grown to be a multi-billion dollar a year global...
by Steve Farzam | Jan 3, 2019 | Hospitality, Shore Hotel, Steve Farzam
Travel agencies and discount travel websites are always advertising that they have the best deals. Is that true? Not always. There are many reasons why booking your hotel directly is preferable over using an online travel agency. Skip booking fees Travel agencies earn...
by Steve Farzam | Oct 31, 2018 | Farzam Steve, Hospitality, Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Steve Farzam, The Shore Hotel
Every industry seems to be changing with new trends coming in every year with significant impacts. The hospitality industry is one of the largest industry in the world. Some countries and cities even depend solely on the hospitality industry for their economic...
by Steve Farzam | Oct 3, 2018 | Farzam Steve, Hospitality, Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Steve Farzam
While many associate the word “hotel” with that of our modern day dwellings featuring conveniences such as TVs, minibars, spas, and more, hotels have been around for much longer than that. The word “hospitality” is a derivative of “hospice” which loosely means “a...
by Steve Farzam | Sep 18, 2018 | Farzam Steve, Hospitality, Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Steve Farzam, The Shore Hotel
Your hotel concierge holds a wealth of local knowledge that is more often than not, untapped. Not many travelers thing to ask their hotel concierge for much more than restaurant recommendations or directions. A great hotel concierge can assist you with nearly any...
