My take on Peninsula's short film
The Peninsula Hotel short films, labeled as 'Peninsula Moments' moved me in the most unexpected way. In short — I cried. Am I crazy? Did I just cry from an advertisement?
Inside the minds of Millennials
If you're wondering what the good, the bad and the funky are of employing millennials, this post might give you some interesting insight. What can be viewed as negative behaviors might actually be some good queues on how some businesses will have to shift their workplace culture.
Is it possible to do well (financially) and do good (ethically)?
We've been recycling for a few decades now and it's amazing how passive people still are about reducing waste, resource use and their general impact on the environment. What many hotels and restaurants don't realize is that it takes very little to do well ethically while doing as good, if not better, financially.
Retaining Skilled Workers in the Philippines
Are young Filipino workers motivated by pay alone?Or might they also be motivated by other factors? Is there an opportunity to grow and succeed financially in the hospitality industry Without leaving their home country?
iPads vs Galaxy Tablets in hotels
Which platform is appropriate for your brand? It depends on your market, your positioning, and your brand.
Hotel development for dummies
After a blog about common mistakes made by aspiring hotel owners on HOTELSmag.com, I decided to collate some of the recommendations made by international hoteliers and professionals alike.
A city with public spaces is a happy city
Though few tourists stray far from Midtown, what lies farther south and across the river in Brooklyn continues to give me a whole new appreciation for this city I call home.
Unsustainable sustainability programs
Are short lived promotions that feature sustainability good, bad or ugly?
Instagram Me: Yvette Jong, TEDx Organizer
You’ve seen TEDx videos, but do you know what it takes to throw the event? From design meetings and connecting with friends to guerrilla marketing, Yvette Jong's day has a little bit of everything.
My thoughts on tourism trends
How people travel is changing and hotels and other destinations have to adapt their offering as such to attract and build long term loyalty. Here are our thoughts on trends moving forward - from staycations to Airbnb, food tourism to voluntourism.
