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July 1, 2022

As 97% of Surveyed Hotels Report Staffing Shortages, AHLA Foundation Expands Recruitment Campaign

Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, and half report being severely understaffed, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Ninety-seven percent (97%) of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 49% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 58% ranking it as their biggest challenge.

AHLA Foundation

June 27, 2022

Catherine Parrinello joins Tambourine as Chief Operating Officer

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is excited to welcome Catherine Parrinello as Chief Operating Officer. In the newly created position, Parrinello will oversee Tambourine’s Account Service, Creative, Development, Enterprise, Onboarding, Media, and Human Resources departments to ensure the hotel marketing firm is delivering flawless execution to its clients.

June 22, 2022

Hospitality Leaders Join Forces to Award Inaugural Celebrating Diversity Scholarship

This month, hospitality leaders across the industry joined forces to launch the first-ever Celebrating Diversity Scholarship – paving the way for two students to attend the 44th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference.

June 20, 2022

UniFocus Helps Prepare Future Hospitality Leaders with Donation of Labor Management Technology to The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection

UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, is pleased to announce that it is donating its advanced labor management platform to The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

June 14, 2022

Beekeeper Named ‘Best Employee App’ for Resorts World Las Vegas Deployment

By equipping Resorts World Las Vegas team members with real-time, accurate information, they are better equipped to solve problems and provide superior customer service; Visit Beekeeper at HITEC Orlando in Booth 2718 June 28 to 30 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

June 7, 2022

May Jobs Report: Leisure & Hospitality Remain 7.9% Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May employment report.

U.S. Travel Association

Opinion Article

May 25, 2022

Driving GOP During Inflationary Growth and Rising Labor Costs

High staff turnover has always been one of the biggest management challenges faced by owners and operators in the hospitality industry. But now, as the nation is experiencing record levels of inflationary growth, rising wages, and labor shortages, the hospitality industry is encountering extreme difficulty finding workers. So, how are hotel owners and operators managing rising labor costs and inflationary risk to drive their bottom line during these unprecedented times?

By Susan Furbay, Vice President Business Development, HVS

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

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Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

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Hospitality Net

May 17, 2022

The Obamas and Brian Chesky announce the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Today, President and Mrs. Obama and Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, announced the Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.

May 17, 2022

AHLA Foundation Bolsters Effort to Address Labor Shortage Through Empowering Youth Program

The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced that more than 50 individuals from traditionally underserved populations have graduated from the Empowering Youth Program (EYP) nationwide and are securing jobs in the hotel industry.

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May 11, 2022

US Hoteliers Map Solutions To Hit Hiring Goals for Summer

Several job openings across hotel departments remain unfilled as U.S. hoteliers prepare for a busy summer travel season.

May 9, 2022

M3 Recognized as Top Employer in Greater Atlanta Area

M3, the hospitality sector’s #1 cloud-based accounting, financial, and data management platform in North America, has received multiple awards highlighting its work environment, employee engagement, and employee satisfaction. In addition to M3's many awards for its robust hospitality-specific, back-office platform, M3 has received an award from both Best of Gwinnett® and the Top Workplaces of 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

May 9, 2022

April Jobs Report: Leisure and Hospitality Gains Worst Since End of 2020

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued a statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April employment report.

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May 4, 2022

AAHOA Names New President & CEO

Following a vote by the AAHOA Board of Directors, Laura Lee Blake, Esq., will be the new President and CEO of AAHOA, the nation’s largest hotel owners association, effective May 16, 2022. Blake will succeed Ken Greene, who served in the role for a short time in 2021 and part of 2022. Blake has been an attorney for more than 25 years and most recently was a partner with Connor, Fletcher, and Hedenkamp LLP in Irvine, California. She brings decades of experience in the fields of law, government, business, and academia to AAHOA.

April 14, 2022

U.S. Travel Announces 2023 National Chair Succession Plan

U.S. Travel Association National Chair Christine Duffy announced today the nomination of Christopher J. Nassetta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hilton, as the association’s next national chair, which would become effective in February 2023 following the conclusion of Duffy’s term as chair.

U.S. Travel Association

April 12, 2022

Hilton Named #2 Best Company to Work For in the U.S.

As the hospitality industry emerges from one of the most challenging times in its history and the world returns to travel, Hilton has once again been recognized for its outstanding – and resilient – workplace culture. Great Place to Work (GPTW) and Fortune named Hilton #2 on the 2022 Best Companies to Work For list in the U.S. As in previous years, Hilton is the highest ranked hospitality company to appear on the list.

March 30, 2022

Diamondrock Hospitality Announces Resignation of Chief Operating Officer Thomas Healy

DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Thomas G. Healy is resigning from his position, effective April 15, 2022, to pursue new opportunities. Mr. Healy's responsibilities for overseeing asset management and redevelopment projects will be transitioned to Mark W. Brugger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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March 22, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces New Addition to Americas Leadership Team

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer, Americas, will be retiring from IHG Hotels & Resorts in June. Julienne Smith, currently Senior Vice President, Development – Luxury & Upscale, and Development & Owner Support, has been appointed as Eisemann’s successor and will join the Americas regional leadership team.

March 9, 2022

The Castell Project, Inc. Releases “Black Representation in Hospitality Industry Leadership 2022” Report

-Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today released the “Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership 2022” report.

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March 8, 2022

Sunstone Hotel Investors Board of Directors Announces Senior Management Appointments

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Sunstone") (NYSE: SHO), the owner of Long-Term Relevant Real Estate® in the hospitality sector, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Bryan Giglia, current Chief Financial Officer, as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

March 8, 2022

Cambria Hotels Celebrates Female Leaders In Hospitality & Wine With Education & Events Throughout Women's History Month

In observance of International Women's Day, Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the official launch of #CheersToHer – a month-long initiative that celebrates and raises awareness of women in hospitality and wine during Women's History Month.