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Keys to Savings: How to Streamline the Procurement Process

Lodging

Having worked for a number of years in procurement with hospitality operators, I have seen what it takes to enhance profitability by leveraging cost control best practices when it comes to buying. In todays current economic environment, your procurement strategy could make or break your business.

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Redefining Luxury Hospitality in 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Luxury hotels can differentiate themselves by broadening their offerings and embracing lucrative experiential trends. Robin Gilbert-Jones Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group is projecting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024, according to the companys latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook. This shift is driving expansion into branded residences and alternative accommodations as hotels capitalize on the growing Experience Economy.

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stayAPT Suites Signs Franchise Agreement With Destiny Partners for Five New Locations

Lodging

MATTHEWS, North CarolinastayAPT Suites announced the signing of a multi-location franchise agreement with Destiny Partners, LLC/Destiny Hospitality, LLC. This partnership will bring five new stayAPT Suites locations to key markets across Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Reading, York, Bethlehem, and Allentown.

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

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy.

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The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Winter 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The market is forcing a margin call on post-Covid excess, conspicuous consumption, and there is traveler backlash to excessive rates. This pushback has created space for new thinking. Colin Nagy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Preventing Employee Burnout in Restaurants & Hospitality: An Integrated Approach

Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being.

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Transforming Hospitality Experiences: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in the Industry

Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. Don't miss out on this exclusive panel, where three restaurant thought leaders will share their insights on the benefits and applications of ChatGPT.