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How to Manage Your Employees and Clients Through the Pandemic
GBTA | September 2, 2020
This week, GBTA Interim-Executive Director Dave Hilfman hosted well-respected travel industry human resources leader Patti Huska to share how to best get your organization and employees through this turbulent time. Huska is American Express Global Business Travel’s (GBT) Chief People Officer and also serves on GBTA’s WINiT Strategic Advisory Board. Attendees of the webinar received actionable tips and ideas from Huska and Hilfman including: Break situations down into manageable pieces. “We separated our pandemic response into three segments: ‘Respond,’ which was working through the immediate needs; ‘Reset,’ where we addres
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Welcomes Adrian Messerli as Regional Vice President and General Manager Ahead of September Opening
September 2, 2020
Fifteen-year Four Seasons veteran Adrian Messerli has been named Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, scheduled to open on September 25, 2020. The company’s first hotel in Spain opens following a seven-year restoration of seven historic buildings in the heart of the capital, debuting a new open-air rooftop restaurant by celebrated Spanish Chef Dani Garcia, as well a spectacular four-level spa retreat. “Adrian Messerli is an exceptional hotelier with a strong background in both food and beverage, and spa and wellness - the ideal person to lead the team as we open our doors in Madrid this month,”
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 236: Hotel History: The Hermitage Hotel
Stanley Turkel | September 2, 2020
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee (122 rooms) Historic Hotels of America is proud to announce that the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee has been selected as the 2020 Historic Hotel of the Year. “Congratulations to the ownership, leadership, and many associates at The Hermitage Hotel,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “We are delighted to recognize this magnificent historic hotel and its historic hoteliers for their dedication, enthusiasm, stewardship, and leadership in preserving this iconic treasure and i
United States Looks Set to Lose $155 Billion From Missing International Tourists and Visitors, Says WTTC
September 2, 2020
02/09/2020 $425 million a day being lost to the U.S. economy London, UK: A devastating $155 billion looks set to be lost from the U.S. economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to latest research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the massive decline in the number of international travellers and tourists visiting the U.S due to the COVID-19 pandemic, could result in international visitor spending dropping by a staggering 79%. This catastrophic loss to the American economy equates to a shortfal
Sage Hospitality Group Adds The Guild Hotel and The Lodge at Sonoma to Management Portfolio
September 2, 2020
Denver, Colo. – (Sept. 2, 2020) – Sage Hospitality Group announced today the addition of two California hotels to its portfolio of managed properties: The Guild Hotel, Tribute Portfolio in downtown San Diego and The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort and Spa in downtown Sonoma. “We are truly thrilled to welcome these two beautiful assets and their teams into the Sage family,” said Daniel del Olmo, President and COO of Sage Hotel Management, a Sage Hospitality Group company. “Both The Guild Hotel and The Lodge at Sonoma are perfect additions to our growing portfolio of lifestyle hotels, and we look forward to bringing the talent a
Neil Murray Joins GuestTek as Vice President Strategic Partnerships
GuestTek | September 2, 2020
Calgary, Alberta – September 2, 2020 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing innovative and interactive technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce and welcome Neil Murray as Vice President (of) Strategic Partnerships. As Vice President (of) Strategic Partnerships, Neil will be responsible for the development of key strategic relationships and expansion of our International Markets. Neil brings with him 23 years of corporate experience with Hilton hotels where he latterly managed a team responsible for delivering Guest WiFi across EMEA and APAC. Neil has a strong focus on
Enjoy the Journey as Well as the Destination
Robert Rauch | September 2, 2020
By Robert Rauch Our 10-step Method to 2021 Business Planning Every year during late August and early September, we embark on business planning for the following year. This year has been highly unusual to say the least. So, despite the low revenues, difficult operating environment, stress and anxiety and disastrous cash flow, try to breathe and enjoy the journey. It will make the transition to the other side more enjoyable and likely more successful. Here are 10 items to put on your “to-do” list that will get you there and keep you focused! 1) Complete your research. Business plans for 2021 must be clear, concise and simple a
Edgar Toral Hernandez Appointed CEO of Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, Phuket
Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort | September 2, 2020
Singapore, 2 September 2020 – Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, Phuket is delighted to announce the appointment of Edgar Toral Hernandez as its new CEO, effective 1 September 2020. Edgar has been a key member of Thanyapura since 2017 as Executive Vice President and has led the team with distinction, positioning Thanyapura Phuket at the forefront of active holiday destinations in Asia. Announcing the appointment, Thanyapura’s outgoing President & CEO, Carl Philipp Berno Graf von Hardenberg said: “I had the great pleasure of working closely with Edgar for the past three years. Together with the executive team and the re