Tripadvisor Co-Founder and CEO Announces Plans for Departure in 2022
Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) today announced that the company's co-founder and long-time CEO, Stephen Kaufer, will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022.
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How to Empower Restaurant Staff and Retain Talent Using Technology
Talent retention in the restaurant industry and high turnover has always been an issue in the restaurant industry. Lately, as we’ve reached the tail-end of a major disruption of the industry, restaurant labor issues have been a focus as a significant number of hospitality workers have chosen to shift away from the industry to further their education, get jobs in other sectors, and otherwise pursue other goals.
UniFocus Releases Latest Innovative Features to Level Up Workforce Management
UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, today announced the features in its latest release for the platform. The 10.4 release continues the enhancement efforts offered by the version 10 platform, which are focused on giving businesses the tools needed to meet the demands of today’s labor market and make managers’ lives easier.
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Partners with UniFocus for Labor Management and Time and Attendance Software
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection(“Curator”) and UniFocusannounced today a partnership agreement that provides Curator member hotels with access to the industry’s latest capabilities in labor management and time and attendance software to optimize productivity for today’s complex and ever-changing workforces.
TraknProtect Raises the Bar on Hotel Staff Safety and Operational Efficiency by Showcasing the Latest in Location-based technologies at HITEC Dallas
Real-time location technology provider TraknProtect is honored to have participated at this year’s HITEC with the goal to empower attendees with the vital insight needed to deliver the heightened security and operational efficiency that today’s hotel guests and employees increasingly expect. TraknProtect representatives were on hand to provide visitors with first-hand demonstrations on the latest capabilities that advanced location-based technologies can provide in minimizing security risks to staff while simultaneously boosting employee productivity and ensuring swift guest service.
OpenKey Announces New Chief Technology Officer David Dietz
OpenKey, the industry standard for universal Digital Key in hotels, welcomes David Dietz as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Dietz brings more than 25 years of software development experience with demonstrated results in interoperability and scaling of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products.
Ryan Morris is Promoted to Groups360’s Vice President of Sales in the Americas
Groups360, the leading online marketplace for meetings and event booking, today announces the promotion of Ryan Morris from vice president of regional sales to vice president of sales in the Americas region. Morris, in the interim, will report directly to Kemp Gallineau, president and chief executive officer.
Upkeeply Announces the Appointment of Mr. Timothy Veasey as Co-Founder and Lead Consultant
Founder and CEO of Upkeeply, Jeff Bowes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Veasey as Co-Founder and Lead Consultant.
VensureHR is Named Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals National Corporate Allied Sponsors
VensureHR, the human resources consulting and support division of Vensure Employer Services, formally announced their confirmed status as a Corporate Allied Sponsor of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) group earlier this month.
Quore Announces Leadership Promotions
Quore, a leading hospitality-technology company, today announced the promotions of three senior leaders within the organization - Scott Barber, Richard Bradbury, and Flip Lukens. This is part of Quore’s growth strategy to cultivate internal talent and strengthen the long-term flexibility of their product.
UniFocus to Showcase How Hoteliers Can Unleash the True Potential of Workforce Management Efficiency at the Lodging Conference
UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, is honored to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at the upcoming Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Taking place September 27-30, this year’s event will see UniFocus provide key insight into how hoteliers can plan, align, execute and validate their labor and task management strategies to achieve the heightened level of optimization and flexibility that today’s industry demands. In addition to exhibiting at the conference, COO Ken Heymann will be speaking on a panel discussing how to keep top talent, train to build a strong workforce, and foster a healthy, engaging environment.
Cloud5 Welcomes Industry Veteran David Heckaman to Their Executive Leadership Team
Cloud5 Communications, the leading provider of technology and communications solutions for the world’s top hotel brands and management companies, today announced that hospitality veteran David Heckaman has joined Cloud5’s Executive Leadership Team as Vice President of Product Development.
Shiji Group Establishes Shiji Canada, Continuing Growth in the Americas
Shiji Group, a leading provider of hospitality technology solutions, has announced its further expansion in the Americas market, with the addition of a new leader and operating unit in Canada.
Nick Horgan joins Tambourine as Chief Sales Officer
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is delighted to welcome Nick Horgan as Chief Sales Officer. In the newly created position, Horgan will oversee enterprise-level new business development. “With more than 26 years of strategic sales experience, Nick will be an incredible complement to our team as Tambourine continues to rapidly expand and diversify,” said Chief Revenue Officer Scott Quintal.
M3 Receives National Recognition as Top 2021 Employer
M3, the hospitality sector’s #1 cloud-based accounting, financial and data management platform in North America, was recently recognized in Energage's quarterly national Culture Excellence Awards, which acknowledges companies based on employee feedback. M3 received high scores in the following categories: Formal Training, Top Managers, Work-Life Flexibility and Employee Value Proposition.
TraknProtect Appoints Chris Wieland To Board Of Advisors
TraknProtect, a pioneer of location-based technology purpose-built for the hotel industry and a leading employee safety button provider for several major hotel brands, announces the appointment of Chris Wieland to the company's Board of Advisors. In his role, he will provide his technical and industry expertise with the executive management team, aiding in the development and implementation of new offerings and market initiatives as the company continues to expand globally.
UniFocus Partners with Rain to Deliver No-Cost Financial Benefits to Frontline Employees
UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, today announced a partnership with Rain, a global leader in financial wellness, to deliver employers a solution that equips employees, both hourly and salaried, with more control over their pay and finances. Addressing rising concerns about costs of accessing wages, unbanked staff, and high turnover rates, UniFocus will integrate Rain’s on-demand, automated payment system into their leading workforce optimization solutions.
TraknProtect Completes OnWatch™ Advocate Program
TraknProtect is now a certified OnWatch™ Advocate after training 100% of its company employees on how to recognize and report sex trafficking through the survivor-led and informed OnWatch™ education platform.
Maestro PMS Shares the Top 5 Benefits of Remote Training in Today’s New Normal
Hospitality will always be defined by the interactions between frontline associates and hotel guests, which is why face-to-face training and onboarding has always been favored by the industry. Today, as the nation begins down the long road of recovery left from the COVID-19 pandemic, communication between guests and hotels, and even between hotels and employees, has changed.
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Continues To Expand Its Consulting Network
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, a highly experienced network of independent hospitality consultants, is excited to announce that three new members, Katie Benson, Germinal Garcia, and Ken Edwards, have joined their team. The addition of these experts will provide clients with more diverse expert guidance and services. The consulting group now offers more varied services within hotel asset management, operational restructuring, property development, eLearning technologies, hotel sales, and digital strategy consultations.