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Thoughtful Sleep Program Setup at the Deer Path Inn as an Example for All Independent Hotels

Sleep tourism may be a relatively new buzz term, but for hospitality it isn’t really anything novel; it’s an extension and more deliberate expansion of what hotels aim to achieve each and every night. After all, one of the hallmarks of guest satisfaction, and a core part of any hotelier’s duty of care, is whether or not the guest slept well. Knowing this principle, leading brands are engaged in an arms race of sorts to meet the increasing cultural appreciation and prioritization for sleep amenities. Often lost in this conversation, though, are independent hotels.

Larry MogelonskyAdam Mogelonsky
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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BWH Hotels Hosts 3,000 Attendees At Accelerate Conference Showcasing Global Strategy And Momentum For The Future

BWH Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, hosted its annual convention this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. With “Accelerate” as this year’s theme, nearly 3,000 attendees, including BWH Hotels’ hoteliers, operators, and partners from around the globe, came together to celebrate one another’s accomplishments and set the groundwork for a successful year ahead and beyond.

BWH Hotels
United States
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Robert Chinman has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

Director of Marketing Robert Chinman arrives at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole from the brand's Nashville property, which opened in November 2022 and where Chinman played a pivotal role in guiding the direction, positioning and strategy as the opening Director of Public Relations and Communications.

Four Seasons
Teton Village, Wyoming, United States
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Justin George has been promoted to General Manager at NOUN Hotel, Norman, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

An Oklahoma native, Justin George is a food and beverage expert turned hotel operator. A graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University, George joined Coury Hospitality in 2018, serving as the Assistant General Manager and Interim General Manager of Colcord Hotel. At the downtown Oklahoma City property he was at the helm when Colcord Hotel was awarded the coveted Hilton Award of Excellence. In 2024 he accepted the role as General Manager of NOUN Hotel in Norman, Oklahoma. George now oversees the daily operations of the historic Campus Corner property, including the noteworthy food & beverage program as well as the rooms division of the hotel.

Tribute Portfolio
Norman, Oklahoma, United States
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Delane Mccoy has been appointed as General Manager at The Colcord Hotel and The Ambassador Hotel

With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, McCoy began his career with Hilton as an assistant food and beverage manager. From there he managed properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Little Rock, and Tulsa. In his new role, McCoy will oversee the daily operations at Colcord Hotel, including guest satisfaction and curator engagement, as well as operational oversight over Ambassador Hotel Tulsa.

Coury Hospitality
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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Patrick Dougherty has been promoted to Area GM at The National and The Barfield Hotel, Autograph Collection

Dougherty brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality realm to his new role at The National and The Barfield. He has honed his skills at properties across the country before joining the Coury Hospitality team as the opening General Manager at The Barfield Hotel, Autograph Collection in Amarillo, Texas. During his tenure in West Texas, he was awarded Hotel Opening of the Year by Marriott as well as Best Hotel in the Best of Amarillo Awards. He also was awarded General Manager of the Year within Coury Hospitality for 2023. Dougherty now oversees daily operations at The National, as well as regional operational oversight of The Barfield, working to ensure they both uphold the exceptional standards of excellence synonymous with the Autograph Collection brand.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States