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Length of Stay is the Best KPI for Proving the Value of Wellness Investments
Length of Stay is the Best KPI for Proving the Value of Wellness Investments
By Larry Mogelonsky, P. Eng.
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GenAI: Copiloting Use Cases for Hoteliers Applicable Today
GenAI: Copiloting Use Cases for Hoteliers Applicable Today
By Larry Mogelonsky, P. Eng.
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Sense of Community as a Growth Strategy with Andaz Mexico City Condesa
Sense of Community as a Growth Strategy with Andaz Mexico City Condesa
By Larry Mogelonsky, P. Eng.
Activity
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Need a summer getaway? We have you covered at Resorts World Las Vegas with pool, dining, spa, entertainment and more! Thank you Las Vegas Magazine…
Need a summer getaway? We have you covered at Resorts World Las Vegas with pool, dining, spa, entertainment and more! Thank you Las Vegas Magazine…
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We’re on a journey to be North America’s most pet welcoming hotel company. Across our brand family pets are family too! #teamsonesta
We’re on a journey to be North America’s most pet welcoming hotel company. Across our brand family pets are family too! #teamsonesta
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HITEC 2024 Highlights: Big News, Big Data and Other Hot Topics HITEC 2024 was a major success, overcoming last year’s travel and scheduling…
HITEC 2024 Highlights: Big News, Big Data and Other Hot Topics HITEC 2024 was a major success, overcoming last year’s travel and scheduling…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Vice-Chairman
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada
- 3 years
Animal Welfare
In the role of Vice-Chair, Larry guided a new strategic plan and the hiring of an Executive Director. Toured Canada with Jane Goodall. Launched 'Roots and Shoots' program across Canada. Developed Canadian JGI logo which was adopted worldwide.
Publications
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Summary
Published roughly 20x every month through the following fourteen publications:
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OWNER
IHGOA
This publication is sent to owners of IHG properties worldwide. We contribute articles to this publication as well as their database.
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Top Hotel News
Contributing Writer
We publish articles every month in this online journal.
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hotelier
Contributing Editor
Regular contributor to this Canadian publication in both print and online.
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California Lodging Industry Association
Guest Contributor
Published at least once per month
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HotelNewsNow
Contributing Editor
Published twice per month in this publication since January 2013.
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Hospitality Net
Contributing Editor
Published several times per month since February 2012.
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HOTELS Magazine
Contributing Editor
Larry's views are published at least once a week, sometimes more often.
Projects
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Labor Savings Using The TNT (Teams n' Tech) Audit
The TNT Audit Program provides hoteliers with an overview of labor utilization and opportunities to provide savings through team integration, team optimization and technology adaptation.
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In Vino Veritas: A Guide to Making More Profit from Wine Sales
This 200+ page guide is the first 'wine book' to examine how to make spirit sales more profitable. Ideal for restauranteurs and hoteliers. Soft cover and e-book. Also available in Italian language edition.
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More Hotel Mogel: Hotel Management During COVID
Co-authored with Adam Mogelonsky, our sixth book is in printing and will have a significant section devoted to COVID-19 and the recovery of the hotel industry. Released October 2020, an Italian language version is also available.
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The Hotel Mogel: Essays in Hotel Marketing and Management
Co-authored with Adam Mogelonsky, the fifth book in our on-going series, this edition covers some of the most current topics in hospitality marketing and management. For the first time, it is also available as a Kindle edition.
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The Llama is Inn! Essays in Hotel Management and Marketing
Book four of the 'Llama' series of hospitality text was released in March 2017. It continues providing expert operational advice for hospitality management staff of all levels. 400+ pages. Now available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other book retailers. Also available in an Italian language edition.
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Hotel Llama: Essays in Hotel Management and Marketing
Hotel Llama completes the hat trick of texts on hotel management and marketing. This third book continues where Llamas Rule left off, with more in-depth articles on a wide range of topics that are at the forefront of the hospitality industry. Over 2,500 books sold.
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Llamas Rule: Essays in Hotel Management & Marketing
We live in a rapidly changing world. The spread of mobile and internet-based tools has altered how customers discover and purchase new products. If your business does not adapt to meet this latest consumer revolution, you will be left behind. Specifically for the hospitality industry, hoteliers and aspiring hoteliers must be able to comprehend how all aspects of hotel operations are impacted.
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Are You an Ostrich or a Llama?: Essays in Hotel Management & Marketing
This book represents a radical departure from traditional industry texts. Targeted at hotel management, this book serves as a platform for discussion on current issues relating to the performance of hotels and resorts. Over 5,000 books sold.
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LMA Digital: Online Training Program for the Hoteliers
This online program covers the 700+ topics covered in my first three hospitality texts, "Hotel Llama," “Llamas Rule” and "Are You an Ostrich or a Llama?" With this two level (Basic and advanced) interactive program, instructors and hospitality educators can utilize all of the material in this text as a training program for their respective staff and students.
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Inn-at-a-Glance: Hotel Management Software
This management tool allows owners, general managers and team leaders access to most critical operating information on one single dashboard. Inn at a Glance can replace numerous different printed reports, reducing paperwork and improving inter-departmental awareness/communications. By providing a single portal to all operational areas, management can get a "bird's-eye" view, identify areas for follow up and plan for the future.
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Five Registered U.S. Patents for Paper Storage Products
While working for PostFax, my client at the time, I designed five different folders for the storage of paper and related digital materials. All five were granted patents by the USTPO. These patents were assigned to various paper product manufacturing firms.
Honors & Awards
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Top 30 Most Influential Educators in Hospitlaity
International Hospitality Institute
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Adrian Awards by HSMAI
HSMAI
While managing LMA, we earned 100+ Adrian Awards for a wide variety of marketing activities and hotel clients. This includes a Platinum Award for public relations and over two dozen gold awards for a wide variety of topics.
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Top 25 Minds in Hospitality
Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
Each year, Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recognizes twenty-five individuals in the world of hospitality for their contribution to marketing, sales and education. Larry's selection for 2013 reflects thought leadership demonstrated through writing and keynote speaking.
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Worldwide E-Marketer of the Year
TravelClick
LMA was awarded this honor by TravelClick for the development and execution of a strategic electronic marketing plan for New York's Hotel Pennsylvania. This global award placed LMA first amongst 1,200 applicants.
Organizations
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Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)
Active Member
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Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (APEO)
Professional Member, Retired
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More activity by Larry
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Thank you to Dr. Jeffrey O and the team at the International Hospitality Institute for this feature on the cover of Global Hospitality Magazine. I am…
Thank you to Dr. Jeffrey O and the team at the International Hospitality Institute for this feature on the cover of Global Hospitality Magazine. I am…
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Just how many hotel conferences can one attend in a year? If you are like us, the options could perpetually keep you on the road. So, one has to be…
Just how many hotel conferences can one attend in a year? If you are like us, the options could perpetually keep you on the road. So, one has to be…
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After 12 years serving the Kingdom of the Netherlands as HC in Eastern Canada it was an honor to receive this recognition from the Department of…
After 12 years serving the Kingdom of the Netherlands as HC in Eastern Canada it was an honor to receive this recognition from the Department of…
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Labor shortages persist in hospitality, yet technology adoption lingers Hotel News Now reported today that U.S. hotel employment in June 2024 stood…
Labor shortages persist in hospitality, yet technology adoption lingers Hotel News Now reported today that U.S. hotel employment in June 2024 stood…
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Swan Lake 6th Birthday Party at The Lanesborough this weekend 🦢 Party designed by Notorious Kids
Swan Lake 6th Birthday Party at The Lanesborough this weekend 🦢 Party designed by Notorious Kids
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