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Does your hotel’s onboarding process set new hires up for long term success? A housekeeper onboarding experience isn’t limited to just their first day on the job — in fact, it starts long before a new hire’s first day. Download this checklist to audit your current onboarding procedures before, during, and after your new hire’s first shift to improve retention rates, employee engagement, and guest experiences: https://hubs.ly/Q02y-Gfk0

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Here’s how Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Q1 panned out. Read the full report: #HOTELS #hotelnews #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitynews #wyndhamhotels #q12024

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#CREF advisory board member Chip Ohlsson, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, North America Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, highlighted the strategic significance of incorporating the WaterWalk brand into Wyndham's portfolio. He emphasized the substantial increase in demand for extended stay accommodations over the past year, driven by both guests and developers seeking new partnership opportunities with Wyndham. Ohlsson reiterated Wyndham's commitment to providing the most comprehensive portfolio of extended stay brands in the industry, citing WaterWalk's addition as a significant step forward in this direction. Through a strategic agreement, WaterWalk's inclusion adds 11 US properties and 1,500 rooms to Wyndham's portfolio. This strategic decision aims to ensure that Wyndham can effectively serve every segment of the market, addressing the diverse needs of owners and guests alike. The addition of WaterWalk aligns with the escalating demand for extended stay accommodations, underlining Wyndham's objective of offering the most robust portfolio of extended stay brands. #WyndhamHotels #WaterWalkExtendedStay #HospitalityIndustry #HotelBrandsCollab Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/ehdERhtW

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This week, our Head Hospitality Mentor, Tim Noye, will be in conversation with Jaymie Rowland, Executive Director of Franklin Shanks, focusing on Leasing Logic and its significance in hospitality management. Navigating this area of hospitality management is undeniably challenging, and much of the potential pitfalls can be avoided with the right knowledge. Strategic leasing and location selection play pivotal roles in determining business success. We'll share the recording once our discussion with her is complete. Powered by Realise Business #hospitalitymanagement #Leasing #Businesssuccess #Executiveinsights

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As globetrotting #bedbugs continue to take over the headlines, this summer has been especially troublesome for #hotel managers looking to protect their properties from legal action & punishing media attention. This Hotel Business Magazine article can help! https://bit.ly/3VKql8d

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For the three months ended March 31, system-wide comparable RevPAR increased 2% compared to the same period in 2023 due to increases in both occupancy and ADR, and management and franchise fee revenues increased 14.4% compared to the same period in 2023. #hospitalitynews #hilton #hotels #travel

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⭐ SERTIFI CUSTOMER SHOUTOUT ⭐    LODGING Magazine has named over 50 hotel management companies that set hoteliers up for success.     Despite the ups and downs the hospitality industry has faced in recent years, hotel management companies are standing tall and offering consistency by supporting hoteliers through staffing challenges, helping them position themselves against competitors, and aligning on growth opportunities to stand out within the market.    Congratulations to the Sertifi customers who made the list!    We stand with you and support you in all that you do to make this industry great. #sertifi #hospitalitytechnology #digitalsolutions #hospitalityindustry #hotelmanagementcompanies #hoteliers #hotelsupport #lodgingmagazine #customershoutout 

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The hospitality industry has faced its share of challenges in recent years, but for many, issues around staffing continue to pose a problem. A lot of hotels around the world are struggling to attract and retain employees, which in turn is impacting their operational efficiency, service, and ultimately, the guest experience. So what’s the answer? There are many factors at play, but creating a positive, communication-friendly work environment is an essential ingredient, especially one that’s free from language barriers… and this is where #artificialintelligence can play a crucial role. Combining hardware, cloud software, and mobile connectivity, Relay is seeking to eliminate language-related barriers with its breakthrough AI functionality, allowing for real-time face-to-face language translation via talk or text. Their "TeamTranslate" enables teams to select their preferred language so all messages they send or receive are automatically translated accordingly – a potential game-changer for #hospitality. More info via International Luxury Hotel Association https://lnkd.in/esbD6eZY #hoteltech #hoteltechnology #hospitalitytechnology #hotelindustry #hospitalityindustry 

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U.S. hotel performance surged with the help of the total solar eclipse, as reported by CoStar for the second week of April: - Occupancy: 65.8% (+2.8%) - ADR: $160.20 (+2.9%) - RevPAR: $105.48 (+5.8%) Philadelphia led the Top 25 Markets with significant increases in occupancy (+23.2%) and RevPAR (+45.7%), driven by WrestleMania 40. Dallas, along the eclipse's path, saw notable gains in ADR (+20.1%) and RevPAR (+38.8%). https://lnkd.in/eqCZHViV #HARDY #TheHardyGroyup #HotelPerformance #SolarEclipse #Hospitality #Hotel #April #Data #Analytics #Urban #Travel #Tourism

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Third-party meeting planners are some of the most organized people you’ll meet. 📝 They manage many details about not just one group event but, typically, several at once. They’re busy, to say the least, and they make decisions on a timeline. If your hotel property can become a reliable resource for meeting planners, you’ll see more groups coming your way. Examine with us how hotel properties can increase sales by creating long-lasting relationships with third-party meeting planners. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02v4V_60 #Knowland | #Hotels | #Hotelier | #Events | #Meetings | #EventTrends | #GroupDemand

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Here is the latest article from Kim Knop, Director of Business Development. Learn more about our approach to third party management. #mcneillhotelcompany #hotelmanagement

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For some modern hotel developers, local politics, not supply and demand, are the driving force behind investment decisions. According to Dan Daley, Managing Partner of Ten Five Hospitality, “It's the underlying fundamentals of a city, what's the spirit of the city, what's the energy of the city. What's their creativity and the culture we think we can build a really interesting story around and add something to.” Greg Friedman, CEO and Managing Principal of Peachtree Group, prefers to focus on markets with favorable demographic trends and supportive local politics rather than pursuing discounted markets that might represent headaches down the road. Read more at the full article below.

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How Hoteliers Can Manage Overtime Threshold Change, Non-Compete Ban "Employers in the hotel industry have two new federal regulations to navigate, each of which have fast-approaching deadlines. On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor announced its final rule raising the overtime exemption threshold to an equivalent annual salary of $43,888, effective July 1, from the current level of $35,568. The second deadline is Jan. 1, 2025, when that threshold rises again to $58,656. On the same day, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning most existing non-compete agreements as well as the creation and enforcement of new non-competes. This rule goes into effect 120 days after publication in the Federal Register." Read more: https://ow.ly/8Q5250RzXpE via Costar Fisher Phillips #Hospitality #HospitalityIndustry #LaborLaw #HotelIndustry #DOL #HotelOperations #Non-Compete

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"When you ask people about our brand, they always say the same thing" Good (consistent) company culture starts from the top down. Take it from Omni Hotels & Resorts and Resorts' Toby Ramirez-Johnson. "So if you have a strong culture, you're going to blend into what's already established." Agree? Let us know in the comments 👇 and tune into this episode of Fast Casual to learn Toby's tips for hiring, retention, and culture (airing NOW): https://hubs.ly/Q02tQkM90

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🤝 Tips for Growing Your Network 🤝 Having a strong presence in your community, building relationships, and growing your network are critical to an effective hotel sales strategy. Our VP of regional sales, Theresa (Hamberger) Ellsworth, shared some creative ways to connect with and grow your network of clients, partners, and peers. Any of these tips new to you? Have other tactics you've seen work? Drop us a comment and share your thoughts! We'd love to hear from you. Get a deep-dive on Theresa's tips here: https://lnkd.in/eEbPbSNm #hotelsales #hospitalitysales #networking #salesnetworking #careerdevelopment #careeradvice #growthstrategy #communitybuilding

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The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) recently announced the near final approval of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) — 12th Revised Edition! This latest 12th Revised Edition is packed full of updated guiding principles to increase transparency in reporting, expand data sets for better decision-making, and align with modern practices. Members of the Global Finance Committee will be on hand to celebrate by hosting a series of "USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive" webinars taking place next month through September 2024. In each of the webinars, a different aspect of the new edition will be discussed to provide more insights. The series gets underway with a free Webinar on Rooms – Schedule 1, June 6th. The speakers will delve into the expanded definitions for each rate category used to segment Rooms Revenue, providing clearer insights into revenue streams. Additionally, there will be new guidance aimed at enhancing transparency regarding the costs associated with guest loyalty programs and amenities. Finally, an in-depth look at the newly introduced Executive Lounge – Subschedule 1-1. Don't miss it! Register now and spread the word: https://hubs.ly/Q02zr79T0 #USALI #HFTP #HospitalityFinance #GlobalFinanceCommittee #Hospitality #FinancialLeadership

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