Human Resources USA & Canada News

February 17, 2023

Hard Rock International Earns Acclaimed Placement in Forbes as One of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023

Hard Rock International has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023, earning a ranking among other exemplary companies in the travel & leisure industry – which encompasses hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment enterprises. This is the seventh time the brand has been recognized with this honor since 2015 and has placed in the travel & leisure category, making Hard Rock International the top global casino entertainment company listed within the industry.

Hard Rock

United States

Press Release

February 14, 2023

New, Flexible Graduate Degree in Hospitality Management at Penn State

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has launched a one-of-a-kind graduate degree program in hospitality management designed specifically for hospitality industry professionals.

Penn State School of Hospitality Management

Pennsylvania, United States

Opinion Article

February 14, 2023

Three Key Takeaways from the Travel and Tourism Research Association's Marketing Outlook Forum

Jamie Mageau recently had the pleasure of attending the Travel and Tourism Research Association’s Marketing Outlook Forum in Houston with over 200 industry researchers, marketers, vendors and partners.

By Jamie Mageau, Director of Research Products, U.S. Travel Association

United States

Press Release

February 13, 2023

Black History Month Profile: Washington Hilton’s Guy Burton Has Greeted Guests for Nearly 30 Years

This month, Hilton is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on some of our team members who embody the light and warmth of hospitality and work to make each guest’s stay special.

Hilton

United States

Opinion Article

February 9, 2023

Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations, Led by L&H Boost

The first jobs report of 2023 overshot expectations. Overall, the economy added a staggering 517,000 jobs in January—far higher than the 187,000 increase that was expected—and the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, its lowest since 1969.

By Aaron Szyf, Economist, U.S. Travel Association

United States

Press Release

February 3, 2023

Hospitality Industry Public Relations Leader David “Jerry” Daly Dies at 78

Officials of DG Public Relations, LLC, today announced the death of company co-founder, David “Jerry” Daly on January 11, 2023, due to complications arising from aspiration pneumonia.

Daly Gray Public Relations

United States

Press Release

February 2, 2023

MGM Resorts International Honored as a National Leader in Supporting Women-Owned Businesses

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been named one of the 2023 America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

MGM Resorts International

United States

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Lighthouse

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Hospitality Net

Press Release

February 1, 2023

MGM Resorts International Recognized for Workplace Gender Equity by Bloomberg

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been named to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The index tracks public companies' business practices and policies in advancing gender equity.

MGM Resorts International

United States

Press Release

January 26, 2023

Applications open for Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

The Obama Foundation has opened 2023 applications for the Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the Voyager Scholarship provides college students with last-dollar financial aid to help alleviate the burden of college debt, provide meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and offer a network of mentors and leaders to support them throughout their careers. The two-year scholarship program for US-based students in their junior and senior years of college offers unique opportunities for those who are committed to pursuing careers that serve the public and their communities.

Airbnb

United States

Press Release

January 24, 2023

Horwath HTL Announces Melissa Maher as Managing Director

Horwath HTL, the world's only independent advisory brand focused one hundred percent on hospitality, tourism, and leisure development, today announced that Melissa Maher has joined the group as Managing Director to support hoteliers with actionable items to optimize their business offerings.

Horwath HTL

United States

Press Release

January 24, 2023

Horwath HTL Announces Dorothy Dowling as Managing Director

Horwath HTL, the world’s only independent advisory brand focused one hundred percent on hospitality, tourism, and leisure development, today announced that Dorothy Dowling has joined the group as Managing Director to support global hospitality industry clients with go-to-market strategies to help grow scale, revenue, and profitability with services ranging from repositioning to commercial business planning and activation.

Horwath HTL

United States

Supplier News

January 20, 2023

Cendyn named 2023 a “Best Place to Work” by Built In

Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, earned several “Best Places to Work” awards from the professional platform Built In for workplace quality in multiple locations. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes — from startups to those in enterprise markets — and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.

Cendyn™

United States

Press Release

January 16, 2023

U.S. Travel Congratulates New TTAB Members, Welcomes Expertise to Advance National Travel Goals

U.S. Travel Association congratulates the 32 travel industry leaders appointed Thursday to serve on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB), a coalition that provides expert recommendations, insight and guidance on travel priorities to benefit the travelers and the national travel economy.

U.S. Travel Association

United States

Press Release

January 12, 2023

AHLA & AHLA Foundation Honor National Human Trafficking Prevention Month & Announce Major Survivor Fund Donation

AHLA and The AHLA Foundation are once again recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention month by participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s largest Blue Campaign initiative - #WearBlueDay, which is celebrated today, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. This kicks off a series of events and thought leadership activities in January to showcase the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) program, a national effort that unites the hotel and lodging industries around collective strategies and actions to help eradicate human trafficking.

AH&LA

United States

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Hospitality Net

External Article

January 11, 2023

Detroit Foundation Hotel Draws in Community as General Manager Seeks To Reignite Passion for Hospitality

James Dannecker closely followed the development path of the Detroit Foundation Hotel when it opened six years ago. Now, as the hotel's general manager, he said he was drawn to its reputation for true hospitality and as a hub for the city.

HotelNewsNow

United States

Press Release

January 4, 2023

Charlestowne Hotels Continues Expansion; Introduces Leadership Support Structure

Leading hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels is primed for portfolio-wide growth in 2023 after introducing additional leadership positions to its corporate office.

Charlestowne Hotels

United States

Press Release

January 4, 2023

Anger Over COVID-19 Layoffs Keeping Hospitality Workers From Returning to Jobs

Researchers at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership say many skilled hospitality workers who were furloughed or laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic are angry and unlikely to return to the industry.

University of Houston

United States

Supplier News

December 21, 2022

Breno Sisnando Promoted To VP of Web and Platform Development at Tambourine

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is excited to announce the promotion of Breno Sisnando to VP of Web and Platform Development.

Tambourine

United States

External Article

December 19, 2022

What Hoteliers Should Know About Proposed Joint-Employer Standard

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board is nearing its extended deadline for public comments on proposed changes to the joint-employer standard that could further complicate relationships between companies working together, particularly hotel operators and third-party vendors.

HotelNewsNow

United States

Press Release

December 14, 2022

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Creates Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Generations of Leaders at University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally recognized travel brands, is partnering with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to support generations of hospitality students. Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) has established The Stephen P. Weisz Endowed Scholarship for Hospitality Management, which will support students at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The endowment is being made in honor of the chief executive officer’s legacy and timed with his upcoming retirement at the end of 2022 following five decades of service and leadership to the company.

UCF

Florida, United States