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June 20, 2023

Introducing hotelBschool.com: A Groundbreaking Training Platform for Hotel Industry Professionals

Pioneering a new era in professional development, hotelBschool is thrilled to announce the launch the launch of its new online and on-demand training platform specifically designed for hotel industry professionals. The platform is tailored to meet the needs of hotel professionals seeking to enhance their skills and excel in their career. The current course catalogue includes hotel digital marketing, sales, metasearch, prospecting, STR report analysis, front desk reservation sales training, data analytics and the catalogue continues to grow.

hotelBschool.com

June 6, 2023

82% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages

As over 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

May 19, 2023

American Hotels Support Nearly One in 25 U.S. Jobs

American hotels support 8.3 million American jobs, which is equivalent to nearly one in 25 U.S. jobs, according to an economic analysis released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Oxford Economics.

May 8, 2023

Women Growing Among Hospitality Leadership

Representation of women within hospitality leadership continues to increase, with women gaining some ground at the CEO and president levels, according to a new report commissioned by the AHLA Foundation and conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management.

AHLA Foundation

May 5, 2023

AHLA Announces New Hires, Names Fonda Federal Affairs Director

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced two new staff additions who will further expand the organization’s government affairs and advocacy capabilities.

April 14, 2023

LA $25 Wage Proposal Puts Politics Over Policy, Say CHLA, AAHOA, HALA

The $25 an hour minimum wage proposed today by Los Angeles City Council Member Curren Price is a short-sighted, industry-specific mandate for political gain, that ignores accepted living wage policies and far less pay for teachers and city workers.

Los Angeles, California, United States

April 11, 2023

Slowing Travel Job Growth Signals Concern for Peak Summer Season

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics March Employment report, which saw the overall economy add 236,000 jobs in March (the lowest monthly gain since December 2020), while the leisure and hospitality sector added 72,000 jobs—well under the average monthly gain of 95,000 over the prior six months:

U.S. Travel Association

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Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

April 7, 2023

Red Roof® Rebrands its Women Initiative and Launches SHE to Support, Help and Elevate Women

Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has evolved its Forum on Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs into a 360-degree program, SHE, to continue to support, help and elevate women. The annual SHE Leads Forum, taking place September 28-29 in Dallas, TX, will be a kickoff for a continuous infusion of inspiration for women primarily in hospitality, that facilitates sharing professional experiences and provides collaborative learning opportunities to foster change in industry.

April 5, 2023

Hilton Earns #2 Spot on Best Companies to Work For List in the US

As the travel industry continues its incredible post-pandemic growth, Hilton has once again been recognized for its remarkable workplace culture. Great Place to Work (GPTW) and Fortune named Hilton #2 on the 2023 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.

April 5, 2023

Hyatt Celebrates a Decade on Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" List

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For,” an annual list of U.S. companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. Hyatt has earned a spot on this list every year for the past decade.

April 4, 2023

Graduate Hotels Commits To Educating Aspiring Hospitality Professionals In Expanded Partnership With The Lebron James Family Foundation

Graduate Hotels and Saira Hospitality announce Training Camp at House Three Thirty in partnership with The LeBron James Family Foundation. Embodying Graduate Hotels’ mantra, “We Are All Students,” and Saira Hospitality’s focus on creating popup and permanent hospitality schools around the world, Training Camp by Graduate Hotels & Saira Hospitality equips local community members in Akron with the skills needed for employment. Participants that have completed the inaugural program now will have the opportunity to be employed within the recently launched House Three Thirty.

AJ Capital Partners and Saira Hospitality

March 21, 2023

Hotel Industry Icon, Bruce Baltin, Passes Away

Hotel Industry Consultant Bruce Baltin, an industry icon for more than five decades, passed away suddenly at age 79 earlier this month. He is survived by his wife, Tammi Baltin, his brother, Mark Baltin, his sister, Suzanne Jacobs, and his sons, Steven Baltin and Brian Baltin.

March 1, 2023

Jay Sarkar Joins Meyer Jabara Hotels as Chief Financial Officer

Meyer Jabara Hotels emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. The management and ownership group is coming off a record-setting year. To keep the company on this trajectory for financial stability and growth, MJH appointed 30+ year hotel finance veteran Jay Sarkar as Chief Financial Officer.

February 28, 2023

Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility

As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

February 27, 2023

HSMAI Washington DC Chapter Announces New Board President

HSMAI Washington DC Chapter, which serves hospitality professionals throughout the Washington metropolitan area, today announced the appointment of Christopher Zindash, Amadeus Hospitality regional vice president, as chapter president.

Washington, United States

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

February 22, 2023

Team Members at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Receive Over $10 Million in Bonuses During Town Hall Events, Continuing Hard Rock’s Legacy of Paying Bonuses

Continuing its legacy of paying bonuses to team members, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has elated thousands of union and non-union team members with news they will be receiving a share of more than $10 million in bonuses. The bonuses were announced yesterday and today at “Town Hall” gatherings, where several team members also won a share of $100,000 in cash and prizes.

February 22, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Recognized Among Top Places to Work by Forbes and Newsweek

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, today announced two new honors from Forbes and Newsweek, both of which recently recognized the Company as a top place to work.

February 17, 2023

HSMAI Americas Welcomes New Board Members

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the members of its 2023 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members, led by chair, John Washko, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mohegan Sun, who is in his second year of a two-year term.

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.

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