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International Housekeepers Week in September Puts Digital Tipping in the Spotlight
Opinion Article
7 hours ago

International Housekeepers Week in September Puts Digital Tipping in the Spotlight

Ahead of International Housekeepers Week, the article makes the case for digital tipping platforms as a year-round financial and workforce tool, citing 35% of hoteliers planning to add digital tipping in 2026.

Doron Dreyer
By Doron Dreyer, Co-Founder and CEO, GratifID
Preparing Hospitality Graduates for the Financial Realities of the Industry
Opinion Article
4 days ago

Preparing Hospitality Graduates for the Financial Realities of the Industry

The author argues hospitality degree programs are failing graduates by not teaching USALI financial reporting, leaving employers to fill a skills gap that belongs in the classroom.

Frank Wolfe
By Frank Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), HFTP
Davidson Hotel Corporation
Press Release
6 days ago

Davidson Hospitality Group Debuts GM Edge Program

Davidson Hospitality Group's GM Edge program targets high-performing leaders across its portfolio for structured development in operations, financial management, and people culture.

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Davidson
Evolving Workforce and its Culture
Opinion Article
August 14

Evolving Workforce and its Culture

An industry educator argues that hospitality must shift to skills-based workforce models, competitive compensation, and AI-augmented roles to attract, retain, and develop talent amid demographic and technological change.

Robert O’Halloran
By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
Positron Access Solution
Supplier News
August 13

Positron Access Solutions Appoints Artjom Airikainen as Vice President, Technical Solutions and Services

Positron Access Solutions promotes Artjom Airikainen to VP of Technical Solutions and Services, expanding his remit to cover MSP oversight, partner certification, and new vertical and geographic markets.

Positron Access Solution
Positron Access Solutions
Penn State School of Hospitality Management (PSSHM)
Press Release
August 12

Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni

Penn State's School of Hospitality Management will recognize 14 alumni at its 2026 Awards Reception on Sept. 30, including a new Chairperson's Award ahead of the school's 90th anniversary in 2027.

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Penn State School of Hospitality Management
University Park, United States
Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention and Guest Satisfaction
Supplier News
August 11

Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention and Guest Satisfaction

GratifID CEO argues that adding digital tipping to 2027 budgets addresses hotel staffing shortages, citing AHLA data showing 42% of operators cite workforce shortages as a top financial pressure.

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GratifID
United States
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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter. 

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Mews
Employee Training and Development in the Age of GenAI
Opinion Article
August 10

Employee Training and Development in the Age of GenAI

Explores how hospitality organizations can integrate GenAI into employee training without eroding the human judgment, empathy, and service skills that define the guest experience.

Dr. RK Prasad
By Dr. RK Prasad, CEO and CoFounder, CommLab India
Encouraging Employee Innovation Through Brainstorming to Improve Hospitality Organizational Performance
Opinion Article
August 10

Encouraging Employee Innovation Through Brainstorming to Improve Hospitality Organizational Performance

A structured guide for hospitality leaders on using intrapreneurship and brainstorming sessions to drive innovation, improve operations, and boost employee engagement and retention.

Brendan  Cronin
By Brendan Cronin, Visiting Professor, Les Roches
HOSPA Professional Development receives Savoy Educational Trust grant to support self-funded learners
Press Release
August 6

HOSPA Professional Development receives Savoy Educational Trust grant to support self-funded learners

HOSPA Professional Development received a Savoy Educational Trust grant to fund scholarships for self-funded learners in finance, revenue management and asset management courses.

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HOSPA and Savoy Educational Trust
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Technification Is Causing Commoditization: Stand Out Through Humanification
Press Release
August 6

Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Technification Is Causing Commoditization: Stand Out Through Humanification

Doug Kennedy's free August 21 webcast covers how over-automation risks brand commoditization, and trains frontline and leadership teams to balance tech with human connection.

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Kennedy Training Network (KTN)
The Hidden Cost of Poor Workforce Management in Hotels
Explainer
August 5

The Hidden Cost of Poor Workforce Management in Hotels

Inefficient scheduling, high turnover, and outdated tools cost hotels significantly; demand-based scheduling and mobile workforce platforms can cut labor costs by 6-8%.

Anna Ransom
By Anna Ransom, Vice President of Marketing, Unifocus
Ad Guide
The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter. 

Mews
Mews
The New Bartender Shortage: Why Traditional Hiring Is Failing and How Hands-On Training Is the Fix
Opinion Article
August 5

The New Bartender Shortage: Why Traditional Hiring Is Failing and How Hands-On Training Is the Fix

With 129,600 U.S. bartender openings projected annually through 2034, operators are urged to shift from traditional job-board hiring to hands-on training partnerships and structured retention programs.

Duncan MacNally
By Duncan MacNally, Hospitality industry writer, Local Bartending School
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Supplier News
August 4

TrustYou Strengthens APAC Team with Two Senior Client-Facing Hires

TrustYou appoints Elly Ji as Senior Director of Sales and Jonathan Abel as Director of Key Account Management to expand its APAC team as it scales its hospitality AI platform across the region.

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TrustYou
Investing in staff for profitable gains
Podcast
August 3

Investing in staff for profitable gains

A roundtable podcast covering staff wellbeing, career development, and regional collaboration in Kent hospitality, featuring voices from Champneys Eastwell Manor, HOSPA, and Hospitality Action.

Ryan Haynes
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
United Kingdom
Thynk.Cloud
Supplier News
August 3

Thynk Appoints Chief Sales Officer and Attracts Industry Leaders Across Hospitality and Venues

Thynk promotes Ilaria Marinoni to CSO and hires three senior commercial leaders to drive expansion across hospitality and venues markets in North America and Europe.

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Thynk
The Heart of Hospitality: A Deep Dive into Modern Hotel Human Resources
Opinion Article
August 3

The Heart of Hospitality: A Deep Dive into Modern Hotel Human Resources

A comprehensive overview of modern hotel HR covering talent acquisition, training, engagement, retention strategies, and digital transformation tools like HRIS and ATS.

Nasir Zahir
By Nasir Zahir
Expressing Empathy Truly Resolves Guest Complaints
Opinion Article
July 30

Expressing Empathy Truly Resolves Guest Complaints

KTN trainer argues that expressing genuine empathy before apologizing is the most effective yet most commonly skipped step in guest complaint resolution, with coaching key to breaking ingrained staff habits.

Doug Kennedy
By Doug Kennedy, President of the Kennedy Training Network, Kennedy Training Network (KTN)
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Supplier News
July 30

Paathz Opens for Beta: Building Hiring Infrastructure for Hospitality

Paathz has launched its employer beta across seven markets with 40,000+ candidates, positioning itself as a hospitality-specific hiring infrastructure that structures talent data beyond traditional CVs.

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Paathz
‘Living Hospitality:’ When Compassion, Training, and Courage Changed a Life
Opinion Article
July 28

‘Living Hospitality:’ When Compassion, Training, and Courage Changed a Life

Newport Hospitality Group shares how compassion, training, and courage combined to make a meaningful difference in an employee's life.

Portsia Smith
By Portsia Smith, General Manager, Newport Hospitality Group
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