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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.

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.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

Florida, United States

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.

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.

Florida, United States

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.

By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

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.

Miami, Florida, United States

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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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

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.

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.

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.

Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc

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.

Wyndham Destinations

Orlando, Florida, United States

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.

Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC)

New York, New York, United States

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.

Castell Project, Inc.

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.

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

July 31, 2019

Hotel Industry Releases Public Service Announcement, Unites Around Nationwide Day of Action to Fight Human Trafficking

As part of the hotel industry's ongoing commitment to combat human trafficking, today the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) launched a public service announcement (PSA) raising awareness about the No Room for Trafficking Campaign, which unites the industry around a single, comprehensive approach to fight human trafficking.

July 18, 2019

Call for Nominations! HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds of 2019

Nominations are officially open for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas Lifetime Achievement and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization awards. Honorees will be recognized during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner Reception & Gala on January 21, 2020, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

July 11, 2019

Hilton Ranked #2 Best Workplace for Millennials

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) was today named #2 on the Best Workplaces™ for Millennials list by Great Place to Work®. This is the second consecutive year that Hilton's millennial employees have rated the global hospitality company among the best employers for their generation, marking an impressive rise from #26 in 2018.

June 25, 2019

My Place Hotels to spread human trafficking awareness across all locations through partnership with BEST

In recognition of the growing concern posed by the threat of human trafficking in the hospitality industry and around the world, My Place Hotels is taking a unified stance to prevent human trafficking by partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST). This new partnership will allow BEST's Inhospitable to Human Trafficking training to be available for all My Place Hotel establishments to train their staffs. Beginning on June 30, the human trafficking awareness training will begin helping front line hotel staff learn how to spot the warning signs of human trafficking if they come into contact with potential victims.

My Place Hotels of America

Opinion Article

May 28, 2019

That’s How Eye Roll

When's the last time you went on a date? Too long to remember? Or maybe you're dating now, you sanguine dreamer. Do you have a collection of cringe-worthy stories about those dates or relationships you'll never forget, the ones that took a turn for the worse? Lol! Don't worry, this isn't about dragging up all the pitiful memories of your exes. It's about how things can get off track and eventually go wildly wrong even though you can't pinpoint exactly why.

By Leslie Kalk, Hospitality Coach, Six Figure Waiter

May 24, 2019

How To Register Your Front Desk Staff To Become “Certified in the Heart of Hospitality”

In the era of online reviews and social media, guest experiences at the front desk impact the financial success of your hotel. First impressions formulated at check-in bias guests' overall opinions, whether for better or for worse.

Kennedy Training Network (KTN)