Emerging Travel Group Strengthens Supply Team in the Middle East
ETG appoints Samyra Krooswijk as Head of Business Development, Direct Supply Middle East, to grow its directly contracted hotel portfolio across the region and Turkey.
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GratifID Welcomes Cashless Tipping Pioneer Sarah Taveprungsenukul as Managing Director, North America Sales
TIPMO by GratifID appoints Merci-Buku and youtip founder Sarah Taveprungsenukul as MD of North America Sales, with the platform set to launch at HITEC San Antonio June 16-18.
Optimizing Hotel Staffing with Workforce Management Platforms
The article explains how workforce management platforms help hotels implement McKinsey's three staffing innovations: standardized metrics, role redesign, and job networks across properties.
Otelier Opens Nominations for 2026 Night Auditor of the Year
Otelier's annual awards program recognizes outstanding night auditors, with five finalists receiving gift baskets and the winner earning $250 plus industry recognition.
Commonwealth Hotels Invests in Modern Sales Training Through Sales on Tap Community
Commonwealth Hotels partners with Sales on Tap to train its national sales teams in modern prospecting and digital relationship-building techniques.
Hotel Hiring Heats Up in Texas as Demand for Housekeepers and Managers Climbs in 2026
OysterLink analysis of Q1 2026 job postings shows housekeepers topped demand with 583 listings, followed by fast food workers and delivery drivers.
Access Hospitality calls for “more room at the table”, as just 7% of women make up chair members
Despite women comprising 51% of hospitality workers, only 7% hold CEO and board positions, prompting Access Hospitality to launch mentoring initiatives.
Hozpitality® Launches Leadership Academy in the United States to Advance Hospitality Industry Education
The non-profit academy features an advisory board of nine California-based GMs offering live sessions and masterclasses.
Fairmas Welcomes Tahil Mascarenhas as Sales Manager, North America
Mascarenhas brings 16 years of hospitality experience spanning operations, revenue management, and hotel technology sales to drive Fairmas expansion across the US and Canada.
It’s Christmas Holiday, and Hospitality Never Really Stops
GCSTIMES creates capybara-shaped wooden key cards as tribute to hospitality workers who maintain service excellence during Christmas holidays.
Hozpitality Group Celebrates the 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards & GM Powerlist 2025 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai
The 11th annual awards recognized 40+ general managers and hospitality leaders across Dubai and the Middle East, with winners including Mark Kirby from One&Only Resorts and Fredrik Reinisch from Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek.
Sustainability Is Reshaping Hotel Roles and Workforce Expectations
Hotels with dedicated sustainability teams jumped from 2% to 59% between 2022-2024, while 71% of workers now consider environmental records in job decisions.
Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership Remains Low at Just 9.5%
Analysis of BLS data reveals Black professionals declined from 11.3% to 9.5% of hospitality leadership roles between 2022-2024, with only 2.1% holding director-to-CEO positions.
New 2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends Report Finds Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages and Softer Revenue
The study analyzed thousands of U.S. hotels and found operators cut hours per occupied room 7-15% while increasing headcount 4-9%, improving productivity without service cuts.
Quore to Unveil New Training Platform at The Hospitality Show in Denver
Quore, a leader in hotel operations management, will reveal its next-generation Learning Management System at The Hospitality Show in October. The event, to be held October 26 to 28 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, will give hotel owners and operators the tools they need to streamline operations and drive profitability.
Fairmas Appoints Alexander Oehme as Vice President of Operations
Fairmas, a leading provider of hospitality financial planning, controlling, and management reporting solutions worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Oehme as Vice President, Operations. This strategic addition to the senior management team emphasizes Fairmas’ ongoing commitment to international expansion, operational excellence, and an enhanced customer experience.
How to staff a small hotel (and keep great employees)
From the front desk to housekeeping staff, from marketing to hotel management, the people working at your property are your greatest asset. Their passion, professionalism and commitment directly shape how guests perceive your hotel, your reputation and, ultimately, your bottom line.
Empowering Women in Leadership: Insights from PCH Hotels’ Panel Discussion
PCH Hotels hosted a dynamic and heartfelt panel discussion focused on women in leadership, highlighting real-world experiences, hard-earned lessons, and powerful personal stories from three inspiring women who’ve carved their own unique paths to success.
Revinate expands its presence in Asia Pacific to fuel growth
Revinate, hospitality's leading direct booking platform, is excited to announce two strategic appointments to power its continued expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Jeff Hoh joins as APAC Head of Sales, while Nick Ellis has been appointed Australia Country Director. Ellis will report to Hoh who will report to Doug Tilford, Revinate's Chief Revenue Officer.
RMS appoints new CFO to strengthen financial leadership and bolster next phase of growth
Leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments and short-term rentals RMS, has announced the appointment of Chetan Arjun as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as it strengthens its executive team to support global growth.