by Dr. Patrick Ryan | Apr 9, 2024 | Majestic News
A little back story before the meaty bit: Majestic Hospitality’s CEO, Chris Henry, and its Eco-Tourism Consultant, Dr. Paddy Ryan, are old friends. They met 15 years ago at Johnson & Wales University, where Dr. Ryan taught eco-tourism during Chris’ senior year....
by Dr. Patrick Ryan | Sep 15, 2023 | Trend Watch
The big chain hotels around the world are often upmarket. Typically, they provide a variety of comforts, albeit expected: expensive bars, restaurants, a fitness room with a Peloton. Economies of scale means many rooms, not unlike amenities in the suburbs where...
by Dr. Patrick Ryan | May 5, 2023 | Trend Watch
When the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the South Pacific went straight over the top of Paradise Taveuni Resort and basically destroyed the place, Fiji tourism took a hit too. The resort, run by Allan and Terri Gortan, was a popular dive and tourism destination...
by Dr. Patrick Ryan | Apr 13, 2023 | Trend Watch
Depending on when you are reading this, it is Earth Day, it just was Earth Day, or it’s about to be Earth Day. It is a sad commentary on our hectic lives that we need to have an Earth Day. While it’s nice to have the reminder, shouldn’t every day be Earth Day? ...
by Dr. Patrick Ryan | Feb 28, 2023 | Trend Watch
We have all done fun things in hotel rooms. Some of them we can even discuss in blogs (and some we can’t). There aren’t too many things hoteliers haven’t seen during their careers, but I reckon I have done a few they haven’t encountered before. I’ll start with a...
