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Hotel News Now
By: Harvey Chipkin
While the pandemic led to tough decisions around layoffs and furloughs at Hilton, the company has doubled down on its retention and recruitment efforts during the crisis, seeking to convince job seekers that they can come to Hilton and thrive.
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Lodgingmagazine.com
By: Robin McLaughlin
For the first time in person since 2019, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) hosted its ForWard Conference at the Hilton Chicago. In a nearly sold-out space, professionals from all facets of the hotel industry networked and participated in career development opportunities. Convention programming included keynote speakers, panels, and breakout sessions designed to give attendees information to implement in their roles. Themed “ForWard momentum,” the event focused on lessons learned from the past few years and propelling women into the future of hospitality.
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Hotel News Now
By: Dana Miller
Working longer hours, volunteering for less glamorous projects and relocating cities have helped many women in hospitality rise through the ranks, but in some cases, there needs to be more support from companies, such as developing true succession planning and prioritizing promotions within the organization, female hospitality leaders say.
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Hotel News Now
By: Bryan Wroten
The combination of supply chain disruptions and overall inflation have hit the U.S. hotel industry hard, particularly in food and beverage operations, where profit margins have traditionally been thin.
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Hotel News Now
By: Bryan Wroten
Environmental sustainability has been a growing focus of the global hotel industry over the last several years.
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Thepointsguy.com
By: Cameron Sperance
Hyatt cut ties with a hotel in Moscow and will end service provisions at a property in the former Winter Olympics host city of Sochi, Russia, the Chicago-based hotel company announced Wednesday.
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Hotel News Now
By: Laura Koss-Feder
Corporate-negotiated rates have always been a mainstay of hotels that cater to business travelers. But with the unforseen pandemic of the past two years wreaking havoc on business travel, hotel sales and marketing gurus have had to become more accommodating and creative with their corporate clients.
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Hotel News Now
By: Chris Klauda
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, some sectors of the hotel industry have recovered, and some are still waiting.
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Hotel News Now
By: Sean McCracken
HOLLYWOOD BEACH, Florida — The availability and cost of labor rank as the biggest issues for hotel owners, according to a new survey from the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.
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Lodgingmagazine.com
By: Donna Adinolfe
The hospitality industry is working toward hiring diverse individuals for leadership roles, and a standout in the field is Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. Sonesta’s Chief Operating Officer Vera Manoukian recently talked to LODGING about how her career path influenced her mission to bring on a more diverse staff with a focus on mentoring and supporting a work-life balance.
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