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ALICE Releases Free Hotel Preventative Maintenance Checklist
ALICE | August 25, 2020
New York, NY - ALICE, the hospitality industry’s leading hotel management and operations platform, has just published a free hotel preventative maintenance checklist for hoteliers. With more than 15 checklists in the downloadable document, hoteliers can easily print and start using them today. The comprehensive document, the second in a series of hotel checklists, includes preventative maintenance checklists for daily walk-throughs, guest rooms, public areas, and large pieces of equipment (elevators, HVAC systems, fitness equipment, etc.). As hotels resume operations after periods of low occupancy or temporary closures, saving on capital
SIXTY Hotels Is ‘Always Open’ and Keeping Workers Safe via Technology and More
React Mobile | August 25, 2020
Episode 4 of the React Mobile ‘Employee Safety Culture’ Webcast Series looks at how this luxury brand revamped its operations to focus on safety and protect its people Seattle, August 25, 2020 — Deciding to close or remain open during a pandemic can be one of the most difficult decisions a hotel company will ever have to make, especially when multiple assets are involved. SIXTY Hotels, a luxury boutique brand with properties in New York City and Beverly Hills, is “Always Open” thanks to a medical team that put strict policies in place to help each property better protect its people. In Episode 4 of the React Mobile “New World
Knowland Announces Prospector, A Solution to Help Select Service and Boutique Hotels Source Group Business
Knowland | August 25, 2020
Exclusive, free 90-day access designed to support proactive, personalized selling during COVID-19 ARLINGTON, Va. — Aug. 25, 2020—Knowland, the leader in group hospitality analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, announced today the launch of Knowland Prospector®, a prospecting solution designed for select service and boutique hotels to increase occupancy and meeting room revenue in today’s highly-constrained market. Knowland Prospector provides a fast, simple way for time-constricted executives to search, find and convert group business that is critical to their return to
More Than 30,000 Event and Hospitality Professionals Have Been Trained or Cvent Certified Across More Than 70,000 Educational Courses Since March 2020...
Cvent | August 24, 2020
TYSONS, Va, August 24, 2020 -- Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that it has trained and certified more than 30,000 marketers, event planners, and hospitality professionals through its robust training and certification program that has been free to anyone since March 2020. The comprehensive training program provides industry professionals with the critical knowledge, skills, and insights they need to adapt to the changing environment, enhance their resume, and prepare their organizations for future success. The company has extended its offer of free Cvent Certifications and free t
Navy Pier Closure: A Cause for Concern?
Joseph Hansel | August 24, 2020
By Joseph Hansel On August 18th, Navy Pier Inc. (“NPI”) announced a temporary closure beginning September 8th—immediately following Labor Day weekend. Operations are intended to resume sometime in spring 2021. Suspending operations at Navy Pier not only stops visitation, but also the operation of the 70 businesses operating on the pier. Given Navy Pier’s cultural significance to the City of Chicago, such a closure is bound to draw questions about the future of all tourism amenities in the Windy City. HVS seeks to provide a quantified explanation of the effect of such a closure and what this may mean for tourist attractions in the n
Why Professional Asset Management Adds Value to Hotel Investors?
Ajay Mehtani | August 24, 2020
By Ajay Mehtani & Dipti Mohan The role of a professional Asset Manager has traditionally been underplayed in India, even though the expertise brought in by a quality Asset Manager can yield great results for Investors. This is already a proven fact in several mature markets where Hotel Investors extensively use their services. The role of the Asset Manager has become even more crucial in the current times of uncharted waters. How do professional Asset Managers add value to Hotel Investors? Asset Managers work with owners to maximize the asset value and potential by optimizing operational efficiencies to deliver better ROI.
Cycas Appoints Executive Team Members Across Europe
Cycas Hospitality | August 24, 2020
Cycas Hospitality has appointed five operational and commercial hospitality experts to help supports its European expansion plans. Operational recruits Michael Mason-Shaw joined Cycas in June as General Manager for the operator’s newest London property; Hyatt Place London City / East (opening March 2021). With over 20 years’ experience opening and managing properties across the UK for Hilton, Marriott, Accor and Wyndham, Michael brings an in-depth knowledge of the London hotel market. Following Cycas’s first UK partnership with Accor, in May Jonathan Bowen became General Manager of the Ibis Bridgwater (opening January 2021). Jo
The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Reemerges From Multi-million Dollar Renovation and Brand Refresh
HHM | August 24, 2020
Annapolis, MD – August 24, 2020 – The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, is stepping out with a reimagined guest experience inside and out following a comprehensive, multi-million dollar renovation. From the exterior to the 150 guest rooms to the extensive meetings and event spaces, paired with an overall brand refresh, the timeless charm of seaside hospitality both the hotel and destination are known for, shine brighter than ever. “The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel has always been an unmatched experience here in Annapolis,” said General Manager Matt Nelson. “The brand refres