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Covid Compliance Software to Mitigate a Second Wave
Larry Mogelonsky | September 23, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) Second waves are a constant threat at present, and every hotel needs to do its part to prevent the virus from coming back and forcing governments to reenter lockdown conditions. More so than that, it’s a matter of reputation management, preventing personal lawsuits and safeguarding your room revenues by keeping properties open. Mitigating risk in today’s environment means that you need monitoring technology to straightforwardly prove via thorough and agnostic documentation that your entire team was compliant with the latest viral safety guidelines. Now with months of data on its
AHLA, AHLA Foundation Honored at White House With Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award
AHLA | September 23, 2020
Over 100,000 Hotel Employees Supported through Industry Certifications, Apprenticeships, Scholarships, and Degree Programs WASHINGTON (September 23, 2020) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today received top honors at the White House for their collective work to support and empower hotel industry employees. AHLA and AHLA Foundation were among a small group of companies and organizations awarded the Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award in recognition of outstanding comprehensive workforce development efforts to create new and enhanced educati
Four Seasons and Paralelo 19 Partner for a New Luxury Resort Nestled on the Pacific Coast of Mexico
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México | September 23, 2020
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2020 - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Paralelo 19 Desarrollos, a leading real estate development company in Mexico, announce a new luxury resort located in Tamarindo, Mexico. Debuting in 2021 as Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, the project will be located on a private peninsula along the Pacific Ocean in the state of Jalisco, between the towns of La Manzanilla and Barra de Navidad. The area, known as "Costa Alegre" or "Joy Coast" is acclaimed for its picturesque beaches, lush landscape and unique topography. "As we grow the Four Seasons portfolio in Mexico
How to Launch a Hospitality Business in an Economic Downturn
EHL Hospitality Insights | September 23, 2020
Financial turmoil: A perfect opportunity for start-ups If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting a hospitality business, but have been put off by the economic downturn as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fret not. There’s hope. In fact, despite the global uncertainty and the unstable financial and political climate, now might actually be one of the best times to launch your business. Here’s why: Volatile markets create chaos and give rise to new problems. This means consumers are looking for new and innovative solutions, which presents the ideal opportunity for start-ups aiming to make a name for themselves. Co
Trump International Beach Resort Miami Appoints Danny Williams as New Managing Director
Trump International Beach Resort Miami | September 23, 2020
Sunny Isles, Fla. – (September 22, 2020) – The independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort Miami has appointed Danny Williams as Managing Director of the 360-room resort, conveniently located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale in the upscale enclave of Sunny Isles Beach. Williams, who joins the Trump International Beach Resort family with more than 30 years of hospitality experience, will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort’s day-to-day operations. “We are thrilled to have someone of Danny’s caliber and experience, especially at this key moment as we reopen our doors to travelers eager to
The Kahala Hotel and Resort Opens in Yokohama, Japan Featuring 146 Guestrooms
The Kahala Hotel & Resort | September 23, 2020
HONOLULU — The Kahala Hotel & Resort announced the official opening of The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This is the first “Kahala” branded hotel outside of Hawaii, ushering a new era of Kahala aloha and hospitality in Japan. Furthering The Kahala’s reputation for luxury accommodations, the 146-room hotel welcomes guests with a range of amenities and relaxing spaces including an indoor bath spa, grand ballroom for conferences and banquets, five-room salon, 20-meter heated pool and training gym, a spacious lounge, and Italian and Japanese dining. The Yokohama property also weaves in element
Small Businesses in Grave Peril Unless Washington Acts
The U.S. Travel Association | September 23, 2020
WASHINGTON (September 23, 2020)—More than half (55%) of all small travel businesses in the U.S. are at risk of either taking longer than six months to recover or never recovering at all, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Travel Association. The numbers, prepared for U.S. Travel by the data analytics firm Tourism Economics, indicate an extreme threat to travel-supported jobs, which employed one in 10 Americans pre-pandemic. A massive 95% of all accommodation and food service employment is found within small and medium-size businesses, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, with only 5% of those sectors’ emp
Gansevoort Meatpacking to Upgrade Guest Experience With Comprehensive Mobile Capabilities
INTELITY | September 23, 2020
The iconic Manhattan hotel will offer guests a custom mobile app equipped with check-in, key, and dining functionality through the INTELITY platform Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2020) - INTELITY®, the provider of the hospitality industry’s broadest guest experience and staff management platform, has signed a deal with Gansevoort Meatpacking to provide mobile capabilities to both guests and staff. The Meatpacking District’s landmark hotel will implement the INTELITY platform, including a new, branded mobile app that delivers control to guests and GEMS®, a back-office tool that streamlines operations. Opened in 2004, Gansevoort Me