by Jacki Arena | Dec 18, 2020 | Hotels, Uncategorized
Coconut Grove, also known as “The Grove” to locals, is located in the heart of Miami, Florida. Anchored at the bay, visitors love the tropical oasis that offers a warm, laid-back atmosphere and features charming boutiques, galleries, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and...
by Jacki Arena | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every day in the U.S., about 850 new businesses are started by women. It’s been nearly two decades since I launched JAI, and in those 20 years, Business Insider’s data reports that the number of women-owned companies has increased 114%. Many women are starting their...
by Jacki Arena | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, many feel anxious about life and death issues. People are struggling with a host of losses as they heed stay-home mandates, wondering how long this will go on and how bad all it is going to get. These uncertain times...
by Jacki Arena | Jan 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many business owners spend a lot of time projecting and planning for the next year without ever pausing to look back and reflect on the previous year. While future planning is critical, the past can inform the future unlike anything else. The past can help us learn...
by Jacki Arena | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Is Biophilic Design Changing the Hospitality Industry? As we look ahead to the new year, we have an opportunity to study emerging trends in the hospitality industry. Recently, a transformation has begun to change the way people think about their spaces—at home, at...
by Jacki Arena | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Thank you to PhotoFusion Media for the images in this blog. Since April 2019, guests have experienced a memorable stay at the Beaufort Hotel NC, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member. The 133-room boutique hotel offers relaxing accommodations and friendly staff members...