John Burns — Photo by PROVision Partners

New Smyrna Beach, Florida — PROVision Partners ("PROVision"), a leading global travel and hospitality advisory firm, announces the appointment of John Burns as a Senior Advisor. Burns, identified by Lodging Magazine as one of the top ten hospitality experts changing the travel industry, brings over 28 years of consulting expertise to the firm. In his role with PROVision Burns will not only support the firm's growth strategy but will also be available as a resource on key engagements.

Burns has performed consulting services on an international basis specializing in assisting chains and independent hotels. He is recognized as a leading expert in planning, assessing, and optimizing core technologies including central reservations, property management, electronic distribution, revenue management, and call centers.

In 2006 Burns was inducted into the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. That same year he also received the International Society of Hospitality Consultants' Pinnacle Award recognizing his expertise as a consultant in his field of specialization. He is active in HEDNA, HFTP, HTNG, and HSMAI.

"Consultants provide a valuable service to the lodging industry. Especially now, with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting travel, travel service suppliers and travel technology vendors, the availability of proven-competent consulting assistance is vital to many organizations," said Burns. "I am pleased to support PROVision as it formulates and delivers expert marketing and technology counsel to the global travel industry."

"We are excited to have John as a member of the PROVision team," said Greg Pesik, CEO of PROVision. "His years of hands-on experience and unique understanding of our industry will be of great benefit to both our firm and clients".

For more information about PROVision Partners and their comprehensive range of advisory services for the travel and hospitality industries, please visit www.provision-partners.com.

About PROVision Partners | Founded in 2019 by a group of travel and hospitality industry veterans with extensive expertise in operations, marketing, business development and technology, PROVision provides its clients with real-world insights on revenue growth strategies, transformation program implementations, technology and distribution solutions, and go-to-market capabilities on a global scale. The firm designs, coordinates, and helps implement experienced, market-based perspectives to crystalize growth strategies for companies in the travel and hospitality industry, as well as related verticals, such as senior living, healthcare and education. PROVision clients include global hospitality brands, independent hotels and resorts, management companies, asset managers, private equity groups, venture capitalists, airlines, cruise lines, restaurant/bars, casino/gaming/entertainment establishments, and technology providers. For additional information, please email [email protected] or visit provision-partners.com.

Gregg Hopkins
PROVision Partners International
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