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AUGUST 5, 2024

Restaurant group offers lesson in setting standards for quality, culture and service Steve Pettus True hospitality starts with making a friend, according to the Brennan philosophy of running world-class New Orleans restaurants. That is hospitality, the joy of watching people eat food made with care.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

She brings over 17 years of hospitality experience, having held several leadership roles throughout her career, including as director of sales for EVEN Hotels, and sales manager and director of sales and marketing for Crown Plaza Houston, Hyatt Regency North Houston and several Holiday Inn properties throughout the Houston Area.

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JULY 7, 2023

The Hospitality Show offered a mix of great insights and lessons to take home More than 3,500 attendees came together at the first-ever Hospitality Show at The Venetian Conference Center & Expo in Las Vegas June 27-29. F&B operates very differently than it did pre-pandemic, we’ve clustered a lot of positions.

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MAY 23, 2023

This resource introduces foundational practices to assist professionals in the hospitality industry who aspire to host successful events welcoming and accepting all stakeholders to feel a sense of genuine inclusiveness. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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MARCH 12, 2024

Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation. Some have worked in hospitality their entire careers, while others found their own routes to their roles.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. Eco-events are popping up more frequently at wellness and hospitality destinations ranging from reduce, reuse and repair fairs to tree plantings.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

The layoffs that happened during the pandemic have had a deep impact on today’s market. “A Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing Entry Level Experience Required Nikki Gonzales, Judges’ chief of staff, has first-hand experience in the matter. “I

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MARCH 25, 2025

The hospitality students were part of a larger partnership with the university that embodies Cal Polys learn by doing ethos. The conference reinforced the importance of sustainable tourism and innovative marketing strategies, which I hope to integrate into my future career in event planning and hospitality.

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MARCH 14, 2025

He has spent over 35 years in the international hospitality and business events industry, having began his career in hotels. Pilar Florez Pilar Florez, Bernardus Lodge & Spa Bernardus Lodge & Spa appoints Florez as director of sales & marketing.

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ADMEI

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career 20 February 2024 Heading into a career right after college can be a daunting task for many graduates, especially transitioning from academic classes to the professional world. The new application period is open, and 2025 applicants are encouraged to apply.

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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 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When we leverage life-stage marketing, we’re able to reach our targets at the right moment in time with the right message. As travel and hospitality marketing experts, we zero in on a specific life stage within a generation. The post Set the Stage: Why Life Stage Marketing is a Must appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As destination marketers in Florida, we sometimes face challenges beyond just the sunshine. Job Opportunities : It was great to see a presentation from CareerSource showing that hospitality and tourism jobs are not low paying in Florida. What we do here truly matters to the overall Florida tourism industry.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. Travelers seek a distinct sense of place, and the intentional thought behind this rebuild makes clear that the hospitality industry is committed to providing it. Notable openings for 2025 are listed below.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% The growing interest in blended travel, or bleisure , where business travelers extend trips to include personal vacations, has also played a hand in boosting the market. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S. and 13.1%, respectively, since pre-pandemic levels.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI.

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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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JANUARY 4, 2022

Skinner joined Makeready hospitality company’s Emeline hotel in Charleston, South Carolina as general manager. Conrad Nashville , a Conrad Hotels & Resorts property with Hilton opening in May 2022, named Wormull general manager and Stack director of sales and marketing. Carly Skinner. Martin Wormull and John Stack.

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JULY 26, 2024

Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock, Limelight Boulder Limelight Hotels ’ forthcoming property, Limelight Boulder, has appointed Blackstock as director of sales and marketing. Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Porcelli will serve as head of sales.

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MAY 31, 2024

Gary Spencer and Erika Kauffman Gary Spencer (left) and Erika Kauffman (right), Highgate Real estate and hospitality management company Highgate expands its Hawaii leadership team with two new appointments. Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The media experts at Dana are constantly on the lookout for what’s new and next to promote our travel, tourism and hospitality clients. Below is a snapshot of the stunning results we achieved from this AI-enabled approach to target marketing for one of our clients: 75% average CTR – which is 7.5x Let’s dive right in!

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MAY 24, 2024

She will continue to focus on overall partner investment in marketing programs, education and events. 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.

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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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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. GHM) in Singapore has appointed Koh executive vice president of sales and marketing. Manning-Kim was also corporate director of national sales and marketing at Joie de Vivre Hospitality. Lindsay Breining.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences. Khris Baizen is a visionary in brand storytelling and experiential marketing, dedicated to crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. Each guest is welcomed with something familiar yet special, arranged just for them.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Mgeni Mpolo Mgeni Mpolo, Pendry West Hollywood Pendry West Hollywood appoints Mpolo as director of sales & marketing. With over two decades of experience, he is well-equipped to oversee all aspects of sales and marketing, driving brand awareness and growth and achieving revenue goals across guestrooms, banquets and catering.

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JUNE 21, 2024

He brings nearly 40 years of hospitality experience across numerous leading hospitality companies, including 20 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Djokovic is appointed as director of sales and marketing. Arriving with 28 years of hospitality experience, Rolfs will oversee all aspects of resort operations.

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JULY 19, 2024

She brings an extensive background in hospitality and the events industry, having served as director of events at Palm Beach County Convention Center among other respected organizations. She brings over 26 years of hospitality leadership experience, several of which she has spent in outdoor adventure and leadership companies.

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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.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

She began her 26-year career leading marketing and special events in college sports at the University of Kentucky Athletics Association. Crystal Resto Crystal Resto, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico appoints Resto as director of sales and marketing.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

He brings over 25 years of experience and passion for the hospitality industry and global travel, and is known for his skill in elevating operational performance and leading teams with strong staff engagement that have incredible guest satisfaction ratings. Richardson takes on the role of director of sales, marketing & events.

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MAY 10, 2024

He has enjoyed a robust hospitality career across various departments, including front office management, catering and remote sales. He brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, from which he will draw to drive the resort’s longtime mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in an energetic employee environment.

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JUNE 7, 2024

With decades of experience leading full-service properties and a passion for fostering meaningful relationship and driving growth in the hospitality industry, Levy will take the helm at the resort and lead it through its upcoming multi-million-dollar renovation.

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Scott Kawasaki Scott Kawasaki, Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa appoints Kawasaki as director of sales and marketing. She has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, especially with hotel management and sales. He has served the hospitality industry for 35 years.

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