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#5: Focus on the Best Version of Yourself | Tony's 5 Key Takeaways from 30 Years in Business

Anthony Cole Training

Last week, I shared 5 key things that have helped us grow and serve others in the last 30 years, hoping they will be helpful to others on their journey. Now, I'm taking a deeper dive into the 5 key takeaways with a more detailed on each. Starting with #5: Focus on the Best Version of Yourself.

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High School Gives Students an Early Start in Hospitality

Are Morch

High schools are offering students a unique opportunity to gain experience in the hospitality industry through specially designed programs. These programs aim to provide them with hands-on experience and practical skills in less common areas, such as customer service, food preparation, and event planning. By starting early, students have the chance to explore their interests […] The post High School Gives Students an Early Start in Hospitality appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transform

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Full Disclosure Principle

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more The Full Disclosure Principle Coming Soon – The Prosperous Hotelier Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops Keynote and Breakout Speak

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Bird Group opens The Roseate Edinburgh

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The Roseate Edinburgh is the latest boutique hotel to open under Roseate Hotels & Resorts, joining properties in London, Reading and Bath. The property is spread across two newly refurbished, heritage Victorian townhouses, situated in Edinburgh’s West End. Formerly known as The Dunstane Houses , The Roseate Edinburgh offers 35 rooms and suites with en-suite shower rooms, Noble Isle bathroom amenities, and handcrafted four-poster beds with Scottish woollen throws.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Glenn Haussman joins Hotel Business Hot Topics platform

Hotel Business

Hotel Business is excited to announce a partnership agreement with Glenn Haussman , the hospitality industry’s leading commentator, consultant and podcaster. Haussman joins Hotel Business ’ roster of panel moderators, lending his talent and insight to its signature Hot Topics series. Hot Topics highlights industry expertise and thought leadership on must-know issues affecting hoteliers to registered attendees via a virtual platform.

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What to include in your hotel pre-arrival email

eHotelier

The pre-arrival stage is the perfect time to break the ice and build anticipation by sending an enticing hotel pre-arrival email, plus a hotel pre-arrival emails also offer a fantastic chance to drive incremental revenue.

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RoomRaccoon appoints UK and Ireland country manager

Boutique Hotel News

UK/Ireland: Hotel management system RoomRaccoon has appointed Edd Kerr as the company’s country manager for the UK and Ireland. Kerr joins RoomRaccoon with more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry. This includes six years in sales and business development positions with companies such as Booking.com, Guestline and RMS Cloud. The central focus of his new role will be to strengthen RoomRaccoon’s sales development and provide a direct service to independent hoteliers , B&Bs and

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MCR acquires Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

Hotel Business

MCR has acquired the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, a 14-story hotel with 508 rooms in Miami. With a prime waterfront setting within the Blue Lagoon business park, the hotel is located just south of Miami International Airport. This is the company’s second hotel in the Miami airport submarket following the acquisition of the Hyatt Place Miami Airport East last December and its 10th hotel in Florida.

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How to combat hotel data breachers: A guide for independent hoteliers

eHotelier

Implementing identity access management strategies, using secure payment processing solutions for online transactions, and requiring updated personal information all help ensure your data is safe and secure.

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How To Upsell Throughout the Traveler Journey (+5 Best Practices)

Refine

Upsells are a simple, straightforward way to drive more revenue, increase engagement, and build customer loyalty. Implementing the right upsell strategy can improve the guest experience and your bottom line. Lodging businesses that leverage the power of upsells can increase guest satisfaction by allowing guests to customize their stay, build customer loyalty through personalized experiences, The post How To Upsell Throughout the Traveler Journey (+5 Best Practices) appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Hanging Gardens of Bali maximises sales and improves channel management with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Hanging Gardens of Bali is a luxury hotel nestled amidst Bali’s vast jungle landscape. Located in the northern part of Ubud, Payangan is a village based in the middle of the Island of the Gods. Situated in a stunning valley, surrounded by lush rainforest and beautiful agricultural terraces, this award-winning resort offers incredible views of the Ayung River and Pura Dalem Segara.

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Atrium names Panzer SVP, capital investment strategies

Hotel Business

Michael Panzer has joined Atrium Hospitality as SVP, capital investment strategies. He will serve on the company’s executive committee and reports to Rob Mangiarelli, president, Atrium Hospitality. In his new role, Panzer will oversee the development of Atrium’s design and project management strategies to facilitate the company’s capital investment objectives.

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Hyatt strengthens position as leader in luxury, lifestyle and leisure in 2023

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation shared today that Hyatt is positioned for continued transformative growth in 2023 and beyond with a record pipeline of approximately 117,000 rooms worldwide as of year-end 2022. Notably, nearly one in four pipeline properties is classified as a lifestyle hotel, representing 10 percent of the existing base of hotels, further strengthening Hyatt’s leadership position in the luxury, lifestyle and leisure segments.

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Hotel Management for 2023 – A Quick Guide

Inn Quest

As we head into 2023, the hotel industry faces several challenges and changes that hotel managers need to be aware of to be successful. From shifting consumer preferences to new technologies and trends, there are many things that property owners and hotel managers need to keep in mind to stay competitive and meet the needs of their guests well. Here’s a quick guide hotelier can follow to stay successful in hotel management for 2023.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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The Expert Guide to Drive More Direct Bookings

STAAH

Download this free e-Book to drive more revenue Are you looking for ways to optimise your property’s revenue? Whilst OTAs and travel agents play their role in increasing awareness and occupancy, direct bookings are prized for possessing the lowermost costs when it comes to acquiring guests. Yet, a good direct booking strategy is not about eliminating OTAs, but building a distribution strategy that is balanced between direct bookings and OTA bookings.

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With Bed Bug Infestations Rising, Here’s a Quick Prevention Plan

Hotel Business

This article from Yahoo discusses the recent rise in bed bug infestations in hotels across the United States. The article suggests that the increase in travel post-pandemic has led to more bed bugs being introduced into hotels. Bed bug infestations are lightning rods for lawsuits, negative media attention and poor reviews on booking sites. There is a very high psychological and emotional impact that bed bugs have on your guests.

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Hotels continue to recover in 2023 as industry begins new era of operations

eHotelier

The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report.

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Why is Upselling in Hotels Important

Inn Quest

Exceptional guest experience can elevate a hotel’s reputation and increase revenue and repeat stays. An effective strategy that can help is to upsell additional services or products relevant to customers. According to studies, it can cost five times more to attract new customers than to retain existing ones. Therefore, upselling in hotels is not only influential but cost-efficient as well.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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How eZee Helps Hotels Continuously Elevate the Overall Experience

eZee Absolute

Technology plays an important role in managing operations and enhancing the guest experience in the hospitality industry. Hotel management software can automate many tasks and provide valuable insights, making it easier for hotels to run efficiently and effectively. While there are many options in the market, hotel tech providers like eZee stand out for their unique features and capabilities.

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Starwood Capital, AJ Capital launch Field & Stream Lodge Co.

Hotel Business

Starwood Capital Group , a private investment firm with a primary focus on global real estate, and Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital) , a real estate and hospitality company, have launched Field & Stream Lodge Co., a branded hospitality platform aiming to create modern and affordable lifestyle lodging across the U.S. The brand was established in 1871.

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Accor to open Wonil Hotel, the first handwritten collection hotel in Australia

eHotelier

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, will operate Wonil Hotel Perth, a new Handwritten Collection hotel set to open at the Forrest Hall Precinct in early February 2023. Wonil is the Noongar name for peppermint tree and the new hotel is located on the banks of the Swan River surrounded by peppermint trees, adjacent to The University of Western Australia.

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Meet The Team: Jai Motihar Head Business Development – Middle East

STAAH

Born & brought up in the Hospitality industry, Meet Jai Motihar, Head of Sales, STAAH UAE who brings with him a bagful experience in Revenue Management, Sales, Business Development, and Business Excellence. Tell us a bit about your career in hospitality/ technology and the journey to STAAH Professionally born and brought up in Hospitality Industry, my love for travel and meeting new people across boundaries is what I like the best about this profession.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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James Latham in support of creativity

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs James Latham in support of creativity James Latham in support of creativity James Latham , is a long-time supplier for Rycotewood College, one of the country’s leading institutions for vocational training for furniture design and making. When the college approached the company to be involved as a partner for its 2022 student competition, the company was delighted to donate the materials designed to test the students creativity… In support of nurturing the next generation of d

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HB on the Scene: Catching up with Jennifer Chesek

Hotel Business

Hotel Business Senior Editor Gregg Wallis sits down with Jennifer Chesek, VP, hospitality and senior living, Beyer Brown & Associates, to talk about supply chain issues and the market for renovations and new-builds. The post HB on the Scene: Catching up with Jennifer Chesek appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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GDS – Is it relevant for you in 2023?

eHotelier

With more than 600,000 travel agents worldwide still accessing the global distribution systems, its relevancy has not diminished post-pandemic.

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Why This Hotel Package’s €1.25M Price Tag Makes Sense

The Hotels Network Blog

Are you looking to offer the ultimate unforgettable travel experience to your guests? Or trying to find a creative way to boost your hotel’s brand awareness? Look no further, because we’ve searched the globe and found the most insane packages that set these hotels apart from the rest.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced that The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo will be opening its doors in April. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection, bringing the Bulgari Italian contemporary style and glamour to the capital of Japan… Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is the latest creation in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection which co

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HB on the Scene: Catching up with Gilda Perez-Alvarado

Hotel Business

Hotel Business Senior Editor Gregg Wallis sits down with Gilda Perez-Alvarado, global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality, to talk about what to expect for this year in terms of recovery and deals, and also, her personal path into the industry. The post HB on the Scene: Catching up with Gilda Perez-Alvarado appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Welcome to the Mille Club: across the entire guest journey

eHotelier

What every hotelier can learn from brands that are maintaining $1,000+ ADRs and examples across each major part of the guest journey.

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Eugenio Pirri: The chief operations executive for Dorchester Collection who got started as a room attendant

Hotel Operations

Eugenio Pirri today leads operations and culture for Dorchester Collection , one of the world’s most renowned collections of hotels, including iconic properties such as Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel. He has a fascinating story of building a career in hospitality, which informs his unique perspective on operations leadership today.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!