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Shep Hyken | August 19, 2020
What is a professional? Is it the opposite of an amateur? In the sports world, professional athletes are paid, while amateurs are not. In my business, the title “professional keynote speaker” implies that I’m paid to speak in front of audiences. So, does being a professional simply mean you’re paid to do whatever it is you are doing? I’ll answer that with a resounding, “No!” It’s definitely more than whether or not you are paid. I’ll argue that “professional” can also refer to the way you conduct yourself. In other words, do you behave in a manner that others would perceive as professional? My friend Paul Reil
Enseo’s, Kris Singleton, Wins Prestigious 2020 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award
Enseo | August 19, 2020
Singleton is the latest powerful woman to join Enseo’s executive team. Plano, TX – August 19, 2020 – Enseo®, one of the fastest growing technology service providers in the U.S., congratulates our new CIO, Kris Singleton, on her achievement of winning the 2020 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards recognized by ArizonaCIO. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards is the leading technology executive recognition program in the United States, and the selected winners demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. “I’ve always been impressed with Kris. It is wonderful to see her getting the recognition she deserves for her talent and tenaci
Hotels to Dorms: Converting Hotels to College Housing During the COVID19 Pandemic
Fred DeMicco | August 19, 2020
By Frederick DeMicco, Jackie Guzman Abstract As colleges start classes up in for the fall 2020 semester, many students are moving back to their college towns. Many undergraduate students have guaranteed housing from their universities, but to help with social distancing measures, universities are dispersing their students more than usual. To do this, universities are looking to hotels to house students for the school year. Introduction During the early months of 2020, once it was apparent that the novel coronavirus (COVID19) was a global pandemic, people everywhere started to think of creative solutions to help ease the probl
ALICE Creates Free Hotel Housekeeping Disinfection Checklists
ALICE | August 19, 2020
New York, NY - ALICE, the hospitality industry’s leading hotel management and operations platform, has just published free hotel housekeeping disinfection checklists for hoteliers. With more than 15 checklists in the downloadable document, hoteliers can download, print, and start using them today. The comprehensive document includes disinfection checklists for guest areas, employee areas and public areas. As occupancy increases, there will be intense scrutiny for housekeeping departments to not only clean, but also sanitize every inch of each guest room - and prove it. The checklists are customizable with extra space for items to be wr
Travel Community Calls on Congress to Pass Relief Legislation
The U.S. Travel Association | August 19, 2020
WASHINGTON (August 19, 2020)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that both chambers of Congress may soon consider separate actions on coronavirus relief legislation: “It is crucial that leaders in Washington return to the negotiating table immediately and continue the important work they started. Since March, more than half of the 15.8 million pre-pandemic jobs supported by the travel industry have disappeared, leaving workers and small businesses in every pocket of America vulnerable to the economic pain of this public health crisis
Granduca Hospitality Services, LLC Implements Aptech’s PVNG for Reduced Staff Requirements, Scalable Financial Operations
Aptech Computer Systems, Inc. | August 19, 2020
"PVNG Hotel Accounting Software Saves Time and Makes Our Workload Lighter" PITTSBURGH, August 19, 2020 – Aptech Computer Systems announced that Granduca Hospitality Services, LLC installed the PVNG Enterprise Back Office Accounting System to upgrade its financial processes. “It was like going from a Model T to a Ferrari,” said Ben Moore, area director of finance for Granduca Hotels. Granduca’s hotel accounting software evaluation was triggered when its previous system proved not flexible or scalable enough for its needs. “We wanted a leading-edge enterprise back office that was scalable, easy to use with flexible financial r
Travel Channel Star & Industry Expert Anthony Melchiorri Calls on Congress to Save Hotel Industry
AAHOA | August 18, 2020
Anthony Melchiorri, CEO of Argeo Hospitality, host of Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible and one of the hospitality industry’s top podcast, Anthony Melchiorri Live, appealed to Congress to address the liquidity crisis facing the nation's hotel owners as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a video message, Melchiorri urged lawmakers to enact substantive measures to help hoteliers such as as a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), banking relief for holders of commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loans, access to the Main Street Lending Program for commercial real estate, and increased resources for the Economic Inju
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to Unveil Extensive Transformation Fall 2020
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | August 18, 2020
Iconic luxury will be reimagined as Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces a Hotel-wide transformation. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile and Michigan Avenue shopping district, the 347-room Hotel celebrated its 30-year anniversary last year with the commencement of this multi-million-dollar renovation. Re-emerging this fall as a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy, the Hotel will offer guests a taste of Chicago’s rich history and unique vibrancy through all-new designs and guest experiences. Building upon the hotel’s premier Forbes Five-star Status, the revitalisation includes a reconceptualised lobby and social lounge; a new res