Human Resources Press Releases - Hospitality Net

Advertisement

April 3, 2025

Exploring Career Options After Hotel Management

Are you a hotel manager contemplating your next career move? Or, are you hotel management graduate, exploring the progression opportunities in your field? You're in the right place. The hospitality industry offers diverse career pathways for individuals with strong hospitality management skills and a passion for service excellence. This article explores potential career options following a tenure as a hotel manager, whether you aim to climb within hotel management or transition into senior corporate roles.

March 24, 2025

Rotana in top 5% of Hospitality Workplace Excellence

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 79 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), has reinforced its position as the top preferred employer, ranking among the top 5% of companies in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector in the latest Workday Peakon Employee Voice survey completed by over 433,000 employees.

March 24, 2025

A New Era: GHM reveals the evolution of the group

Chedi Hospitality proudly unveils its refreshed brand identity, marking a pivotal evolution in its legacy of crafting exceptional hospitality experiences while building upon the heritage of GHM. Under the leadership of CEO Stephan Schupbach, the group outlines ambitious plans to invigorate its portfolio. These include strengthening and reinventing its legacy brand, Chedi, expanding into private residences, and developing a new hotel brand: Serai.

Chedi Hospitality

March 12, 2025

UN adopts new tourism employment indicator to guide efforts towards the SDGs

Endorsed at the 56th session of the UN Statistical Commission, this landmark decision means that—for the first time—global data on tourism employment will be systematically monitored within the SDG monitoring process. It also increases the number of official tourism SDG indicators from two to three, raising recognition of the sector’s global contribution to economic and social progress.

March 12, 2025

Voices of Female Leaders in Hospitality in Saudi Arabia

In celebration of International Women’s Day this month, we shine a spotlight on female leaders in the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia. With Vision 2030 as a driving force, the Kingdom has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and shape the future of tourism and hospitality. Yet, real progress means going beyond symbolic gestures - it's about creating lasting pathways for growth, mentorship, and leadership. We spoke with female hospitality professionals in Saudi Arabia about breaking barriers and driving change in the industry, and their advice for the next generation of female leaders.

March 9, 2025

Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Robert G. Goldstein to Transition to Senior Advisor Role in March 2026

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced that Robert G. Goldstein, its chairman and chief executive officer and long-time senior executive, will transition to the role of senior advisor on March 1, 2026. Mr. Goldstein has agreed to serve as a senior advisor through March 2028. In that capacity, Mr. Goldstein will assist management with its government relations activities, efforts to pursue new physical development opportunities and the company’s gaming strategies.

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

March 6, 2025

Hyatt Announces Senior Leadership Changes Amid Evolution to More Brand-Focused Enterprise

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a series of changes to its Senior Leadership Team, emphasizing the company's evolution towards a more brand-focused and agile enterprise.

Ad #1 Hotel PMS

See why hotels are switching to Mews

Revenue up. Manual work down. Hotels using Mews see 35% higher RevPAR and 45% more upsells. Book a free demo.

Ad AI Hospitality

Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

March 4, 2025

Hilton Announces Nomination of Marissa Mayer to Board of Directors, Long‑Time Director Judith McHale to Retire

The Board of Directors of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) today announced that veteran business leader and technology entrepreneur Marissa Mayer has been nominated to stand for election to the board at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders in May. If elected by shareholders, Mayer will succeed long-time Hilton Director Judith McHale who has shared her intention to retire from the board as of this year’s Annual Meeting.

March 4, 2025

FHS Saudi Arabia launches NextGen Investment Forum to help deliver KSA’s future leaders in hospitality

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 4 March 2025. The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, taking place in Riyadh, 11-13 May, will host the region’s first NextGen Investment Forum to address the challenges – and opportunities – surrounding education, training and talent retention in KSA’s growing hospitality sectors.

February 28, 2025

HSMAI Foundation Publishes Report on the State of Generative AI in Commercial Talent Management

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation has released a special report, “The State of Generative AI in Talent Management for Hotel Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management,” which reveals critical insights on how generative AI will impact talent management and organizational strategy. The study was conducted through interviews and an online survey distributed to senior hospitality leaders, resulting in responses from a wide range of executives, including directors, vice presidents, and chief commercial officers.

February 27, 2025

Hospitality America Building its Dream Leadership Team

With a people-first philosophy and a culture that inspires loyalty, Hospitality America is strategically selecting its leadership team to support growth, build market share, and stand out in some highly competitive markets. The Element by Westin Charleston Airport, Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown Riverplace, Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Downtown Riverplace, and Home2Suites Asheville Airport have each named new executive hires, while the third-party management company rewards exceptional performance with a corporate director of revenue strategy promotion.

Hospitality America

Ad AI Hospitality

Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

February 26, 2025

U.S. Travel Association Announces New National Chair, Governing Committee Members

The U.S. Travel Association announced on Tuesday that William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle, Chief Executive Officer and President of MGM Resorts International, was selected National Chair of the association’s board of directors. His appointment to a two-year term was formalized with a membership vote. A new slate of U.S. Travel Executive Board members and elected officers for the upcoming term was also announced.

U.S. Travel Association

February 25, 2025

Hospitality program to introduce high school students to career opportunities

Run by the Penn State School of Hospitality Management, the "Creating Opportunities for Young Hospitality Leaders" (COYHL) program presents high school juniors and seniors with an in-depth look at how hotels and restaurants are managed and career paths available in the hospitality industry.

Penn State School of Hospitality Management

February 25, 2025

FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management appoints new chair

Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has welcomed three new members and named a new chair to the school's Executive Advisory Board, Richard Brilliant, who is also an FIU Hospitality alumnus. The new board members include two FIU alumni John Boettger '85, managing director of Westmont Hospitality Group and Jorge L. Rodriguez '91 president of Latin America and the Caribbean at SUBWAY®, in addition to Mutluhan Kucuk, complex managing director for Loews Miami Beach Hotel and Loews Coral Gables Hotel.

Miami, Florida, United States

February 25, 2025

Meyer Jabara Hotels Promotes Eric Churchill to Chief Operating Officer

At Meyer Jabara Hotels, associates are empowered to deliver outstanding experiences for guests. It’s not a directive, but rather a choice whereby its people accept personal responsibility for delivering distinctive hospitality and maintaining operational excellence. One of the greatest indicators of a healthy culture is growth from within. Today, MJH President Justin Jabara announces that Senior Vice President of Operations Eric Churchill has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Meyer Jabara Hotels. As part of this newly appointed position, Churchill will oversee portfolio operations to ensure best in class operations and performance for our owners, guests and associates.

February 21, 2025

65% of surveyed U.S. hotels report staffing shortages

Hotels’ efforts including higher pay and a broadening range of benefits have improved staffing levels over the past year, but nearly two-thirds (65%) of surveyed hotels continue to report shortages, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and AHLA Gold Partner Hireology.

February 21, 2025

DBA or PhD: What’s the Best Fit for You?

Ever thought of adding a Dr. in front of your name? In reality, you have two options: the ‘Doctor of Business Administration’ (DBA) or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Each holds great respect and a level of prestige, but they mean different things in the world of work and academia.

February 20, 2025

Glion Institute of Higher Education: An Experience, the Essence of Contemporary Luxury

A benchmark in hospitality and luxury education, Glion Institute of Higher Education is shaping the future of customer experience through innovative programs that align perfectly with industry expectations. Founded in 1962, Glion first established itself as a pioneer in hospitality excellence before naturally expanding its expertise into the luxury sector. Today, it trains graduates to excel in an industry where high standards and the art of experience are paramount.

February 13, 2025

Middle East Members back UN Tourism’s Vision for the Region as Education and Sports Tourism Leader

UN Tourism’s Member States from across the Middle East have met again to guide the continued growth of the sector across the region. The 51st session of the Regional Commission welcomed high-level delegations from 13 Member States, including eight Ministers of Tourism to assess achievements, analyse sector trends and focus on key priorities.

February 13, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches ‘myBenefits’ in Japan to attract and retain top talent

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is today proud to launch its ‘myBenefits’ programme in Japan – a strategic initiative to enhance its colleague offer and attract the next generation of talent to its hotels.