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A ‘Two-Name’ Industry: Eric Danziger on Combining the Heart for Hospitality With a Head for Business

Newly retired hospitality icon Eric Danziger, who may be best remembered as the only CEO of Trump Hotels who wasn’t a Trump family member, recently spoke with LODGING about his career climb from Fairmont San Francisco bellman to CEO of Starwood Hotels, Wyndham Hotel Group, and, of course, Trump Hotels. However, as he mentioned while sharing his “success story,” it was his fortunate track record of growing companies that prompted the Trumps, among others, to tap him to undertake many of the challenges he described.

Lodging Magazine
United States
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Junk Fees are banned in California as of July 1, 2024! What does the California Junk Fee Law (SB 478) mean?

California businesses brace for Senate Bill 478‘s impact. SB 478 was signed by Governor Newsom in October 2023 and became effective July 1, 2024. It cracks down on hidden fees, often referred to as “junk fees” and “drip pricing” (because the full cost is only disclosed drip by drip). It will likely change how businesses approach pricing strategies. Many say it is part of a nationwide response to President Joe Biden’s call to eliminate Junk Fees.

Mark Adams
By Mark Adams, Partner at Blank Rome LLP, Blank Rome
California, United States
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Newport Hospitality Group Advances Three Individuals to Vice President Roles

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG) proudly announces the promotion of three exceptional individuals to the role of Vice President, as unveiled during the company's recent Leadership Conference, "Together We Thrive,” held in Richmond, Virginia. These appointments reflect Newport's commitment to nurturing talent from within and fostering a culture of growth and development.

Newport Hospitality Group
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Annual ‘Red Carpet Hospitality Gala’ Lights Up Big Apple

The Hotel Association of NYC Foundation, charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), hosted its annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” at The Intercontinental Barclay in Manhattan on Monday, April 1, recognizing Hyatt Hotels and Resorts U.S. and Canada President Susan Santiago with its Hospitality Award and Robin Hood Foundation’s CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr. with its Humanitarian Award.

Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC)
New York, New York, United States
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Cal Poly Pomona’s Collins College of Hospitality Management Honors the Marriott Family

Cal Poly Pomona’s Collins College of Hospitality Management honored the Marriott family at its gala fundraising event, Hospitality Uncorked 2024, which took place on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The event recognized Marriott’s industry-setting global influence and gratitude for Marriott’s philanthropy to the college. The gala welcomed a record number of guests for an evening of celebration, networking, and fundraising. Proceeds will support scholarships, professional development, and programming at California’s largest hospitality school.

CAL Poly Pomona
California, United States
Press Release

AHLA to DHS: Expand H-2B visas so hoteliers can meet demand

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey today thanked President Biden for signing legislation allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the number of H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas, and called on DHS to exercise that authority as soon as possible so hotels can hire the staff they need to maintain and expand their operations.

AH&LA
United States