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She Has a Deal Announces Signature Hotel Pitch Competition for Aspiring Women Hotel Owners
She Has a Deal | October 20, 2020
MCLEAN, Va. - She Has a Deal, an education and investment platform for aspiring women hotel investors and developers, announced today its first annual hotel pitch competition taking place on October 24 at the Hilton McLean in Virginia. During the competition, the five finalist teams consisting of 12 women will pitch their strategic hotel projects to industry experts and investors as they vie for $50,000 in deal equity. In a male-dominated industry, She Has a Deal was founded to create hotel ownership pathways for women through education, networking, and mentorship. In its first year, the much-anticipated competition will be produced as a
The Future of Innovation in Hospitality: Current Best Practices, Key Success Factors and Main Challenges
Dr Carlos Martin-Rios | October 20, 2020
By Dr Carlos Martin-Rios Just before the majority of countries around the world went into lockdown, we (Pr. Martin-Rios from EHL and Pr. Chan from NY Institute of Technology) completed a report on the future of innovation for hospitality. HSMAI America commissioned a scenario study as part of the association's continued commitment to unfolding a vision of the current U.S. hospitality’s emerging sales, marketing and revenue optimization (SMRO) innovation strategic initiatives with its challenges and needs. This report addresses best practices, success factors and challenges for the development of strategic innovation in hospitality in
Dynamic Pricing, Perishability, Decoupling in India’s Service Industry
Ajay Mehtani | October 20, 2020
By Ajay Mehtani We have heard these words often enough while discussing pricing, revenue management and demand management in our industry. We try and analyze our current approach and what the future may entail in case we wish our hotels to improve yields. In some of our previous articles we discussed the need for the hotels sector to measure revenues per square foot as an industry benchmark for total revenue management. In this article we are initiating a discussion about pricing power & revenue management. Airlines have been leading on dynamic pricing in the services sector The aviation industry has the most advanced dynamic p
Radisson Hotel Group Launches New Brand, Radisson Individuals
Radisson Hotel Group | October 20, 2020
Brussels - October 20, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform, benefit from the Group’s international awareness and experience, with the freedom to maintain their own uniqueness and identity. Radisson Individuals hotels are selected for their own characteristics and personalities, offering guests an opportunity to discover new locations around the world, while always delivering Radisson Hotel Group’s high standards of qu
Rodd Herron Promoted to Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Cendyn | October 20, 2020
Boca Raton, FL, United States – October 20, 2020 – Rodd Herron, a respected business development expert, has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Cendyn. Rodd Herron, who has a strong track record of driving sales for Cendyn’s integrated technology platform, has been with the company for close to ten years, previously serving as VP of Demand Generation and VP of Sales Development & Events. In this new role, Rodd will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with all Cendyn partners. “We are very excited to announce the appointment of Rodd as VP of Strategic Partnerships,” said Jo
New Hospitality Brand Azumi Launches
Azumi | October 20, 2020
October 2020, JAPAN: Adrian Zecha, Founder of Aman, alongside Japanese hospitality group Naru Developments, announce the launch of their new brand Azumi. The brand will offer a fresh take on the Japanese ryokan by combining the wholehearted, personal hospitality that characterizes a traditional stay with the best elements of the global hotel experience. The first Azumi property is scheduled to open in the Setouchi Region of Japan in Spring 2021. The ryokan - a type of Japanese inn - can be traced back to as early as the 8th century, serving as a waypoint for weary travellers to refuel and rest overnight. While modern hotels have been d
Hotel Effie Sandestin Plans February 2021 Opening at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Hotel Effie | October 20, 2020
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (Oct. 20, 2020) - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort plans to start 2021 in style with the opening of the new luxury hotel, Hotel Effie Sandestin. Facing setbacks due to COVID-19 that delayed the 2020 opening, Hotel Effie is now confirmed to open February 1, 2021. Located between the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Hotel Effie was designed to welcome all guests of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to an experience that exemplifies genuine southern hospitality and exceptional service wrapped in comfortable luxury. The 250-room hotel features multiple room configurations with thoughtful des
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Appoint Loris Menfi as General Manager
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | October 20, 2020
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, OCTOBER 20, 2020 - The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, part of Marriott International Inc., have announced Loris Menfi as General Manager. She brings over 25 years of hospitality experience in critical operational leadership positions to the properties. In addition to 17 years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where she served in various roles across seven locations, Menfi has also worked with Loews Hotels and Resorts as General Manager in San Francisco and New Orleans, and as hotel manager in Philadelphia. Most recently, she acted as General Manager of the JW Marriott Houston