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BLLA Debuts #BoutiqueStrong Campaign To Empower Boutique Community
the Boutique & Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) | May 26, 2020
The association selects industry experts to form a #BoutiqueStrong Council to guide hotels as they reopen. The launch also includes the first-of-its-kind members-only social network, a comprehensive reopening guide, and new hotel programs. LOS ANGELES (MAY 26, 2020) - Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) and sister organization travel discovery platform StayBoutique™ have launched their #BoutiqueStrong campaign to arm boutique hotels and businesses with the unique tools to reopen and succeed in this new landscape, including an official reopening guide, private social network and a new membership option. The #
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Opens New Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego
THM | May 26, 2020
Imperial Beach, CA – May 26nd, 2020 – Tharaldson Hospitality Management (THM) is pleased to announce the brand-new Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego is opening today! This luxury Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 771 Palm Ave, features 100 all-suite rooms, along with great amenities such as free Wifi, free hot breakfast, a heated indoor pool, fitness center, business center, and more. The hotel also features a meeting room available for rent and is friendly to pets. Under its franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings, THM will own and operate the property. This hotel is conveniently located within one mil
Vakkaru Maldives Appoints Iain McCormack as General Manager
Vakkaru Maldives | May 26, 2020
Vakkaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager; With over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, Iain brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the resort. Iain is no stranger to the Maldives after managing the world acclaimed Gili Lankanfushi and more recently Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi. He has successfully managed several luxury resorts around the world, working closely with owner and operators achieving the desired results. He has in-depth knowledge of sales and marketing, revenue management, strategy planning, positioning, qu
Heritage Hospitality Selects HVMG to Manage Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | May 26, 2020
WACO, Texas, (May 26, 2020)—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced it was awarded management of the currently under-construction, 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas. Owned by Heritage Hospitality Group, a hospitality ownership/development/construction management company, the hotel is expected to open in mid-July 2020. “The Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South marks our fifth hotel in Texas and our 20th Marriott-branded property,” said Robert Cole, president & CEO, HVMG. “Our familiarity with both the ma
React Mobile Receives $6 Million Investment Via Strategic Partnership With Brady Corp.
React Mobile | May 26, 2020
Funding solidifies React Mobile’s financial stability and extends its safety solutions to more hospitality and education businesses, making the world a safer place SEATTLE, MAY 26, 2020 — React Mobile, a robust, open, cost effective and flexible panic button safety platform, today announces it has raised $6 million through a new strategic partnership with publicly traded Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC). Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisc., and founded in 1914, Brady is one of the oldest and most successful privately controlled family businesses in the U.S. The company manufactures solutions that identify and protect people, products and pla
ProfitSword Wins Prestigious American Business Award for Next Generation ProfitAbility Business Intelligence Solution
ProfitSword, LLC | May 26, 2020
Premier US business awards program bestows bronze “Stevie Award” to cutting edge platform designed to detect business performance anomalies using artificial intelligence and machine-learning abilities. ORLANDO, Fla. – (May 26, 2020) – ProfitSword, the leading developer of business intelligence and data integration software for the hospitality industry, has been awarded the Bronze “Stevie Award” during the 18th Annual American Business Awards for its recently launched ProfitAbility business performance dashboarding and reporting platform. Competing with multiple organizations across the country within the Artificial Intelligence
Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Consultants
David Lund | May 26, 2020
By David Lund That’s enough detail. I already have a good understanding of the requirements.” – Jeff Haden, New York Times Inside of the hotel company I worked for there has always been a constant movement to increase efficiency, especially inside the financial function. Not surprising, right? That’s what all businesses have done and continue to do, to evolve and ultimately outsource or eliminate seemingly needless, value lacking work. I was heavily involved in such a project that took me all the way to England. The “Consultants” were hired to come up with a solution to centralize our complete accounting function. In our comp
‘New Normal’ for Hotel Industry May Revolve Around Advanced Technology
GlobalData | May 22, 2020
As national infection rates start to decrease across the globe, hotel companies are starting to look to what the industry may look like when demand eventually returns to pre-pandemic levels. The hotel industry may experience some of the most permanent changes within the tourism sector, being led through advanced technology says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The increased use of no-touch technology in a range of operations for hotels may become permanent. The use of automation in the industry has been growing swiftly in recent years, but many more