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Penn State School of Hospitality Management (PSSHM)
Press Release
December 18, 2019

Aramark Executive Javid Baig Named Conti Professor in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has named Javid Baig, senior vice president and chief client offer, North America at Aramark, as the 2019-20 Walter J. Conti Visiting Professor. The Conti Professorship Program was established by alumni and friends of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management in 1987 to honor alumnus Walter J. Conti for his contributions to the school, Penn State and the hospitality profession. Industry leaders have served as Conti Visiting Professors each year since 1988.

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Penn State School of Hospitality Management
Pennsylvania, United States
The Grand Summit Hotel
Press Release
December 18, 2019

The Grand Summit Hotel Appoints Thomas Riccardi General Manager

The Grand Summit Hotel, a historic hotel serving the greater New York area, has appointed 34-year hospitality industry veteran Thomas Riccardi as general manager, responsible for overseeing the hotel's operations, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting.

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The Grand Summit Hotel
Summit, New Jersey, United States
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG)
Press Release
December 4, 2019

Radisson Hotel Group Announces Leadership Departure In The Americas

Radisson Hotel Group today announced that Ken Greene, President, Americas has resigned from his position with the company for personal reasons effective December 2, 2019. The company has embarked on a search for his replacement.

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Radisson Hotel Group
United States
California Hotel & Motel Association
Press Release
November 26, 2019

California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces 2020 Board of Directors

The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) elected its 2020 Board of Directors during its annual meeting on November 21, 2019, at the Claremont Club and Spa.

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CH&LA
California, United States
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
November 22, 2019

Parents at Hilton Reflect on Family-Friendly Workplace Culture

Hilton was recently recognized, for the second year in a row, as the 2019 Best Workplace for Parents™ in the U.S. by Great Place to Work®.

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Hilton
United States
Str bis
Press Release
November 21, 2019

STR’s SHARE Center crowns winners of Student Market Study Competition in New York

STR's SHARE Center crowned a graduate team from the University of North Texas and an undergraduate team from Michigan State University as the winners of the fifth STR Student Market Study Competition held earlier this month in New York.

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CoStar
United States
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
November 15, 2019

Hilton Ranked #1 Workplace for Parents for Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, Hilton has topped the Best Workplace for Parents list by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. This recognition marks the third year in a row that the global hospitality company has ranked among the top workplaces for parents in the U.S. and the second year in a row at the number one spot. Parents at Hilton appreciate an inclusive environment coupled with industry-leading benefits thoughtfully designed to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

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Hilton
United States
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Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Press Release
November 15, 2019

FAU Student, Kirby Lynn Gilmore, Awarded 7th Annual Dr. Peter Ricci Scholarship Through HSMAI South Florida

HSMAI South Florida continued the awarding of its Dr. Peter Ricci Scholarship at the 2019 Annual GALA held at the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Professor Greg Bohan, Instructor in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) presented a check to student Kirby Lynn Gilmore, an upper-division student at Florida Atlantic University with an anticipated graduation date of December, 2020. Kirby received a $2000 contribution to her educational pursuits.

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Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida, United States
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Press Release
November 6, 2019

La Quinta® by Wyndham Eases Stress on Busiest Business Travel Day of the Year

La Quinta® by Wyndham, a trusted hotel brand among career commuters, is helping relieve stress for business travelers on November 20 - the busiest business travel day of the year - when nearly 60% more people are hitting the road than usual. According to the latest "La Quinta Means Business" survey, 96% of business travelers have had to travel for work the week before Thanksgiving and 81% of them feel they're likely to experience stress as a result.

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Wyndham
United States
FIU
Press Release
November 4, 2019

In Memoriam, A Tribute to Professor Patrick “Chip” Cassidy

Professor Patrick "Chip" Cassidy, founder and director of the Wine Program at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, passed away peacefully on October 28th in-home hospice care. The cause of death was complications of esophageal cancer. Considered South Florida's foremost wine expert and affectionately known as "Miami's Wine Guru," Professor Cassidy brought his love of wine, travel and country to his students and to the South Florida community.

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FIU
Florida, United States
Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Opinion Article
October 23, 2019

Are You Loud Or Silent In The Panic Button Debate?

It seems like out of nowhere, electronic safety devices (ESDs) have gone from aspirational trend to legislated mandate for hotels. But when you think of it, it's been a long time coming.

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By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
United States
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Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration
Press Release
October 11, 2019

Loews Chairman Jonathan Tish Announced as Keynote Speaker at 2020 HR in Hospitality Conference

As Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels & Co, Tisch has led Loews' expansion and emergence as a prominent hotel company. He's recognized as a leader of the multi-billion dollar travel industry and was voted "Hotelier of the World" by HOTELS magazine. See him speak about creating partnerships that empower, satisfy, and contribute at the HR in Hospitality Conference 2020.

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Cornell
Miami, Florida, United States
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Press Release
October 9, 2019

Hotel Industry Marks Significant Progress Toward 2020 Nationwide Implementation of Safety Devices

One year after a historic announcement pledging to increase safety and security at America's hotels, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a 230 percent increase in members participating in the 5-Star Promise, growing the commitment to 56 hotel companies. Participating hotels have made significant progress over the past year in deploying employee safety devices (ESDs), with devices already provided in several markets, including New York, Washington, Chicago, Seattle and Miami Beach, and a goal of nationwide implementation by 2020.

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AH&LA
United States
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Press Release
October 3, 2019

Georgia Officials Partner With Hotel Industry to Combat Human Trafficking

ATLANTA, GA - Today, Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Senator David Perdue, Attorney General Chris Carr, Congressman Doug Collins and Georgia Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association (GHLA) to raise awareness across the state for a unified approach to combatting human trafficking. As part of this effort, they joined the hotel industry for a human trafficking prevention training session, hosted at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta hotel, for hundreds of Atlanta-area hotel employees. The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is one of the brand's flagship properties for IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), headquartered locally in Atlanta.

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AH&LA
United States
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Press Release
September 10, 2019

Hotel Industry Supports More Than 1 in 25 American Jobs

Underscoring the significant economic impact and strong growth of the hotel industry, a new study released today finds that hotels support more than 1 in 25 American jobs—8.3 million in total—and contribute nearly $660 billion annually to U.S. GDP.

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AH&LA
United States
Hodges Ward Elliott
Press Release
September 5, 2019

Hodges Ward Elliott Expands Hotel Group With Ten New Additions Nationwide

Hodges Ward Elliott ("HWE"), the world's leading independent hotel brokerage and investment-banking firm, with offices in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and London, announced the strategic hiring of ten new professionals to the firm's growing Hotel Group, and the opening of new offices in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and Washington DC.

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Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc
United States
Wyndham Destination
Press Release
August 21, 2019

Wyndham Destinations To Add 140 Jobs As Part Of Orlando Expansion

Wyndham Destinations, the world's largest vacation ownership and exchange company, announced today it would add 140 jobs to its South Orlando call center operations as part of an expansion to support the ongoing growth of its vacation club business.

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Wyndham Destinations
Orlando, Florida, United States
HANYC
Press Release
August 21, 2019

Hotel Association of NYC Launches Foundation to Support Education Programs and Industry Research

The Hotel Association of New York City announces the launch of a new nonprofit foundation that will direct the educational, philanthropic and research initiatives of the hotel industry - among the city's most crucial sectors - into programs that promote the health and vitality of the hotel business, its employees and their families.

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Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC)
New York, New York, United States
Castell Project
Press Release
August 20, 2019

The Castell Project Releases Second Annual Women Speakers in Hospitality (WSH) List

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 its second annual "WSH List," a list of prominent female hoteliers and hospitality real estate executives ready with the background required to be dynamic speakers at the industry's numerous events. List referrals are made complimentary to all conference organizers seeking to add diversity to their lineups of highly qualified and sought-after presenters.

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Castell Project, Inc.
United States
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Press Release
August 15, 2019

AHLA, IHLA Applaud Passage Of Bill Requiring Employee Safety Devices For Hotel Employees

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today commended Governor Pritzker for signing the Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act included in SB0075 the Workforce Transparency Act, which includes anti-sexual harassment policies and provides employee safety devices to hotel associates.

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AH&LA
United States
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