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TPG Hotels & Resorts Selected to Manage Two Augusta Properties
TPG Hotels & Resorts | August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024 (Providence, RI)— TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has been selected to manage two properties in Augusta, Georgia. The Residence Inn by Marriott Augusta and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Augusta are both owned by PeachState Hospitality. "Our ongoing partnership with TPG continues to allow us to remain an active investor in the hospitality space through our development platform," said Ricky Raman, Chief Operating Officer, PeachState Hospitality. "We are extremely impressed with TPG's operating expertise and capability to enhance both the top and bott
The Group Sales Trifecta: Cost Savings, Revenue Generation, and Operational Efficiency To Boost Bottom Line
Mike Pavicich | August 21, 2024
How to achieve the group sales trifecta according to a Senior Director of Sales at a leading national hotel management and consulting company By Mike Pavicich | Director, Global Sales | SalesAndCatering.com When it comes to optimizing your hotel's sales and catering operations, real-world examples speak volumes about the efficacy of advanced technological solutions. Take it from a Senior Director of Sales at a leading national hotel management and consulting company, who has hands-on experience with the capabilities and advantages offered by SalesAndCatering.com solutions. Initially, this hotel management company saw the potentia
Louisville, Kentucky Nearly Doubles Year-Over-Year Event Volume, Hits 94.9 Percent Growth in July
Knowland | August 21, 2024
Up-and-coming market consistently leads in meeting event growth in 2024, while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets ARLINGTON, Va. — Aug. 21, 2024 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported that while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets, Louisville, Ky., doubled year-over-year (YoY) event volume growth, hitting 94.9 percent. This is the fifth month Louisville has ranked in the top five secondary markets this year. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base. Lo
HSMAI Partners With Milestone Inc. and Dorothy Dowling To Release eBook on Digital Marketing Trends for Hospitality Executives
HSMAI | August 20, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McLean, VA (August 20, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the release of a new eBook, created in collaboration with Milestone Inc. and Dorothy Dowling, former chief marketing officer of Best Western Hotels and special advisor to the HSMAI Foundation. Titled “Top Digital Trends for Hospitality C-Suite to Future Proof Your Digital Footprint,” this eBook provides hospitality executives with crucial insights into the latest digital marketing trends that are poised to reshape the industry. In an era where the digital landscape is constantly evolvi
Why Is There a Gender Imbalance in Hospitality Technology Jobs?
Max Starkov | August 20, 2024
By Max Starkov A recent article on PhocusWire discussed the “woeful gender imbalance” existing in the travel technology space, which is “holding back the whole technology sector.” I believe the main reason for gender inequality in hospitality technology is the unsatisfactorily role both parents and educators play to foster female interest in STEM sciences and in the technology sectors in hospitality and the economy as a whole. I am a firm believer that today’s gender inequality in technology has nothing to do with machism or gender discrimination and has everything to do with family upbringing, school education and mass
Cloud, AI and Big Data Trending Themes in Hiring in Q2 2024, Reveals GlobalData
GlobalData | August 20, 2024
Job postings increased by 7.3% YoY Cybersecurity and big data were the other noteworthy themes RTX, Cargill, LVMH, and JPMorgan Chase & Co top recruiters The global job market dynamics in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 revealed a positive year-on-year (YoY) trend, despite layoffs by major companies like Google LLC, Nestle SA, Ford Motor Co, NIKE Inc, Amazon.com Inc, and Walmart Inc. Meanwhile, travel and tourism, foodservice, and retailing saw significant YoY growth in job postings during the quarter. Key technology themes driving hiring trends included cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cybersecurity, and eco
Personal Branding Strategies: 5 Tips To Make Your Career Grow Faster
EHL Graduate School | August 20, 2024
In a global job market characterized by fierce competition and rapid technological evolution, candidates face a constant challenge to develop their careers and get others to recognize their professional value. Whether you’re applying for a job, asking for a promotion, or vying for a leadership position, success comes to those who differentiate themselves from the competition and effectively communicate the skills, traits, and experience that set them apart. A big part of that is personal branding. Whether you look like it or not, these days, everyone is a brand, and all your professional touchpoints, from your resume and LinkedIn prof
Top Labor Day Travel Trends of 2024
AAA | August 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 20, 2024) – This year’s record-breaking, blockbuster summer travel season comes to a close with many Americans exploring Alaska by cruise. According to AAA booking data, Seattle is the number one Labor Day weekend* destination, up nearly 30% from last year when it also topped the list. Anchorage and Juneau are also on the top ten list of Labor Day destinations. “This is the time of year to go on an Alaska cruise,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “There are fewer crowds compared to earlier in the summer, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of fall colors! It’s no