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Matthew Fradera Joins The St. Regis Deer Valley as Executive Chef
The St. Regis Deer Valley | August 16, 2024
Executive Chef Matthew Fradera to Lead Culinary Team for Luxury Resort’s Entire Dining Collection Including the Award-Winning RIME PARK CITY, UTAH- August 16, 2024- The St. Regis Deer Valley, one of the most luxurious mountain Resorts in the world, today announced the appointment of its new Executive Chef, Matthew Fradera. Executive Chef Fradera will oversee all Culinary Operations at the Resort, including those at RIME, the Resort's signature restaurant that features fresh seafood flown in daily from Maine, Nantucket and Hawaii and sustainably sourced prime cuts; La Stellina, the high-design Italian restaurant that combines locally s
Jackson-Shaw Appoints Malia Johnson as Director of Sales for Dual-Branded Las Vegas Symphony Park Hotel
JACKSON-SHAW | August 16, 2024
Crescent Hotels & Resorts selected as management company LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (August 16, 2024) – Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate developer headquartered in North Texas, announces the hiring of Malia Johnson as Director of Sales for its dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park in Las Vegas. The two hotels, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, are connected under one roof and are located on the south side of South Grand Central Parkway and Symphony Park Avenue between the World Market Center and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Together, sharing one address, the five-story
The Historic Jekyll Island Club Names Shane Pappas Managing Director
Jekyll Island Club | August 16, 2024
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (August 16, 2024) - - Don Dennis, president of operations for Noble House Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of veteran hotelier Shane Pappas as managing director of the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort, and its oceanfront boutique sister, the Jekyll Ocean Club. Pappas rejoins Noble House following his tenure as opening general manager of the Southall Farm and Inn near Nashville TN. “Shane has an outstanding resume that includes some of the most renowned luxury resorts in the country,” said Dennis. “He’s perfect to lead this beloved resort at this stage of it’s history; fresh from an extensive
Hospitality America Focusing on Mentorship to Attract, Retain Hotel Employees and Cultivate Future Leaders
Hospitality America | August 16, 2024
As mentors, company leaders will provide strategic guidance to help hotel employees navigate career pathways and thrive in potential leadership roles Greenville, S.C., August 16, 2024 — Employee turnover is a reality for the hospitality industry. Annual turnover is estimated to be between 70 to 80 percent, with analysts citing low wages, long hours, and a lack of career growth opportunities as contributing factors. For hotel management company Hospitality America, the solution to this ongoing problem is mentorship and cultivating a culture where hotel employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. “Men
Otelier, Stayntouch Partner to Enhance Data Access for Hoteliers
Otelier | August 16, 2024
A new integration allows hoteliers to ingest detailed property-level data into Otelier’s business intelligence software for centralized access and actionable insights. ATLANTA and BETHEDSA, August 16, 2024 – Otelier, the hospitality performance optimization platform that puts data and efficiency at the heart of hotel operations, announces a new integration with Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology. Through the integration, hoteliers can access detailed reservations, guest, and financial transaction data from Stayntouch into IntelliSight, Otelier’s business intellige
GSA Releases FY 2025 CONUS per Diem Rates for Federal Travelers
GSA | August 16, 2024
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration released the fiscal year 2025 continental United States- CONUS per diem expense rates, effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Federal agencies use these rates to reimburse their employees for lodging and meals and incidental expenses- M&IE incurred while on official travel. A standard rate applies to most of CONUS. For FY 2025, the standard lodging rate will increase from $107 to $110, and there will be 296 non-standard areas with individual rates that are higher than the standard rate. The M&IE reimbursement rate tiers were also revised for FY 2025; the
Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society Honors 10 Hospitality Management Alumni
The Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society | August 16, 2024
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society (PSHRS) and Penn State School of Hospitality Management will honor 10 alumni during the 2024 Alumni Awards Reception, held in conjunction with the school’s 19th annual "Alumni in the Classroom" event, on Oct. 9. This year’s award ceremony will take place in the Marriott Foundation Building, the school’s Collaboratory for Inclusion and Innovation, on the University Park campus. “The vitality of the hospitality industry is matched by the engagement and success of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management alumni – who span the diverse segments and geog
U.S. Travel Honors Destination Marketers with Destiny, Mercury Awards at ESTO 2024
U.S. Travel Association | August 16, 2024
WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2024 Destiny and Mercury Awards at the 40th annual ESTO conference (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations), held August 11-13 in Columbus, Ohio. Winners were announced at a closing night awards dinner and presentation at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. “The Destiny and Mercury Awards not only recognize creative achievement in destination marketing but also the outstanding effort to inspire visitation and promote travel in savvy and imaginative ways,” said Ellen Davis, U.S. Travel Executive Vice President, Business Strategy and Industry Engagement. “O