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MARCH 8, 2019

The hospitality industry is filled with brilliant women who give their all to make sure every guest has an exceptional experience. More : These Five Women are Making Waves in Hospitality. I was drawn to the hospitality industry in high school. Read on and you may just find your inspiration. . Catherine Velie, Delta Toronto.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 Wynn has obtained the first casino license granted in the UAE, opening a new sector of the country’s hospitality market. billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate. million people).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Read More: Company Retreat Planning 101: 8 Elements for a Great One For Gorgeous Gatherings in Georgia Barnsley Resort, guest room Adairsville, GA’s Barnsley Resort is a jewel of Southern hospitality, and its recent renovations in its 25 th anniversary year only amplify its significance.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A near unanimous number of members from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the largest labor union in Nevada, and the Bartenders Union Local 165 have voted to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, following tens of thousands of hospitality workers casting their votes at Thomas and Mack Center on the University of Nevada’s campus.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 20, 2025

But how does the concept apply to the hospitality sector? Freed up to work from anywhere (WFA), these digital nomads are the tech-savvy, experience-driven guests hybrid hospitality was made for. The post What is Hybrid Hospitality? As evidenced by all the Priuses on the road, people love a good hybrid.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Turo offers delivery options to airports, hotels and numerous other locations, so we can can skip the dreaded visit to the rental car counter altogether. The future of tourism in Fiji is bright, with exciting new developments and global recognition for our hospitality.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

It epitomizes the elegant space Avocet Hospitality imagines d’Iberville would have built to honor his king. The location offers easy access to both the lakefront, at the private Lakeside Beach, and Heavenly Mountain’s adjacent ski resort.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land. They will also gain entry to Aethos exclusive city clubs, with upcoming locations in London, Madrid, Lisbon and Mexico City.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

Curious how staffing challenges in hospitality might shape events moving forward? Robots Check In: Marriott and LG Tap RobotLAB to Transform Hospitality Marriott International is stepping into the future of hospitality with the help of RobotLAB and LG. Youre not alonenew research shows U.S.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Skinner joined Makeready hospitality company’s Emeline hotel in Charleston, South Carolina as general manager. Skinner has been hotel manager at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood and Dream Hotel Group’s Dream Hollywood location. A 26-year hospitality management veteran, Cotten-Morris rejoins Hyatt Hotels in a new role.

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JULY 26, 2024

Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Phoenix Porcelli and James Frankis Phoenix Porchelli (left) and James Frankis (right), Convene Convene , a hospitality company that manages and designs meeting, event and office spaces, promotes two senior leadership team members.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Within this, he will focus on diversifying business sectors, attracting new businesses and strategically marketing and branding the region as a premier location for economic growth and development. He brings over 30 years of leadership and sales experience in hospitality, previously serving as chief sales officer at Visit Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the Center is steps away from premier hotels, and some of the citys iconic attractions, including the Liberty Bell and LOVE Park. Raising the Bar on Hospitality and Service The Pennsylvania Convention Centers commitment to service excellence goes beyond upgraded spacesits ingrained in its workforce.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Wego to Draw Global Travelers The most popular travel app in the MENA region, Wego, has announced a new partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to highlight the countrys unique draw as an international destination with rich history, beautiful landscapes and a top-tier hospitality sector.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Barnett was born in Australia and began his hospitality career at New South Wales ski resort Thredbo, before moving on to general manager roles in London and Chicago. Most recently, he served as the vice president of hospitality at Bonhomme Hospitality where he oversaw seven locations. Louis The Magnolia, St.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

Courtesy of Visit California How to Support Southern California After the Fires The resiliency of the hospitality industry is legendary and many hotels opened their doors for evacuated residents at discounted rates. But many more watching from home are asking what they can do to help.

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Three standout properties demonstrate different approaches to sustainable hospitality: ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy Next to Rotterdam Ahoy, this 250-room hotel showcases smart urban planning in action. The building’s transformation maintains its historical character while incorporating modern hotel infrastructure.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. That could mean pointing out locations of speakers or stage line-of-sight, sign language interpreter availability ( hearing loss as early as in their 40s is becoming more prevalent) and locations of stairways and elevators without referring to ADA requirements.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

The pandemic has been a very rough time for the nation’s destination marketing organizations , as it has for the hospitality and meetings industry as a whole. Named for the chef’s mother, it was launched in 2005 and today serves warm meals to 5,000 needy children daily in 20 locations at 62 locations.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . Orlando Health, Visit Orlando Form Official Wellness Partnership.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. Before and after meetings, attendees can enjoy Grandscape, a premium mixed-use development in The Colony, where our Grandscape theater is located.

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JULY 19, 2023

Artistic New Hotels Open Across the Globe at the Intersection of Destination and Hospitality Picture it: a luxurious hotel in a stunning destination boasting vibrant culture, mouth-watering local cuisine and all the amenities and facilities a guest could want. The George brings a one-of-a-kind spirit to the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

The hospitality industry is booming, and retailers are taking notice. Brands known for being luxury watchmakers, specialists in home decor and pushers of simple apparel are all trying their hand in the hospitality industry. The hotel will be located on a portion of the sixth floor and the top four floors.

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MARCH 22, 2024

He brings over a decade of hospitality experience, and most recently served as assistant director of sales at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. He began his hospitality career with the Disney College Program, and later played an important part in launching Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, Disney Magic.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. Location, location, location Accessibility counts. Greensboro is a vibrant city, ideal for your next meeting. When you’re planning your next meeting, put Greensboro at the top of the list.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

However, with the chaotic state of staffing in the hospitality industry, the 140th year of celebrating labor unions merits a second look. Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality, having most recently served as general manager at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kauai. He will draw on his over 30 years of hospitality experience to oversee all hotel services and operations. Franco Vella Franco Vella Vella joins InterContinental David Tel Aviv as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

One of the biggest brands in hospitality announced on June 7 that it had surpassed the threshold of 6,000 hotels owned. With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. The Road to 6,000. New Partnerships with IHG.

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MAY 24, 2023

Increased activity in the Americas sign of shift in hospitality industry trends What if we told you that across Latin America, the number of guest rooms in the hotel construction pipeline topped 90,000, a 2% increase over last year, led by the growing hospitality footprint in Mexico City? That is leading to record conversions.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also offers the region’s entire hospitality community the same training. The venue’s website addresses specific questions that guests may have before they visit: where the wheelchair accessible seating is located and how to find the elevators to get to that seating, advance options for hiring a sign language interpreter, and more.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

EPN encompasses 28 member locations and creates 30,000 annual experiences championing the latest in AV technology. He brings decades of hospitality experience, including several years as a general manager. She brings a focus on team development and nearly 30 years of hospitality experience.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

She will draw on her 16 years of experience in senior hospitality management roles to oversee and manage all of the hotel’s daily operations. She brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry as well as a special connection to the location, having grown up in Oahu.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The hotel’s modern amenities and convenient location make it a preferred choice for business travellers.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. That underscores the importance of attracting more diverse employees,” he said.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

His experience in hospitality spans over two decades, and he brings extensive experience in leading operational excellence. Raised in the San Jose area, Nguyen will draw on her deep connection to the location, as well as nearly two decades of experience in hospitality.

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