Serge Trigano, co-founder of Mama Shelter
“Life is flamboyant and sassy,” according to Serge Trigano, the co-founder of Mama Shelter. The entrepreneur is making his mark on the hospitality industry by creating a new lifestyle boutique accommodation concept…
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Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance launched
Eighteen organizations committed to advancing women in hospitality industry leadership have joined forces to maximize their efforts through collaboration and partnership…
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FORTE DYNASTY KEEPS CHASING OPPORTUNITIES
At age 77, the only thing Sir Rocco Forte is considering is the way forward – to see what Rocco Forte Hotels, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, can do next…
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It's all about partnerships. Really.
After 40 years of welcoming travelers from across the beautiful wilderness of sub-Saharan Africa and India, I stepped away from the business at the end of last month…
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The Margaritaville CEO on Just How Far the Jimmy Buffett Brand Can Go
Millennials think they invented experiential, lifestyle brands. But Margaritaville CEO John Cohlan was perfecting these ideas before many of today's hotel execs had sipped their first margaritas…
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In an age of specialization, Homi Vazifdar is one of the few remaining hotel generalists…
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Hospitality powerhouse Amine Moukarzel
“Success is a continuous journey and not a specific destination” is how Amine Moukarzel, president and partner of Louvre Hotels Group and Golden Tulip Hotels MENA, views the world…
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David Kong, industry veterans launch DEI Advisors
Industry veterans David Kong, Rachel Humphrey and Lan Elliott are the principals of newly launched DEI Advisors, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and other minority groups to achieve their career aspirations…
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BEST WESTERN CEO HOPES FOR RECORD SUMMER PERFORMANCE
BWH Hotel Group has emerged from the pandemic with a strong balance sheet, while also providing relief worth millions of dollars to their member hoteliers, according to President and CEO Larry Cuculic…
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People Want to Travel! 4 Industry Leaders Say That Tourism Will Change and Grow
The global travel and tourism industry's post-pandemic recovery is gaining pace as the world’s pent-up desire for travel rekindles.
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A Miami investment group purchased the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and wasted no time scrubbing the former president's name from the property.
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HB Exclusive: New president/COO at Rockbridge Hospitality
Rockbridge has appointed Tom Healy to the role of president/COO of Rockbridge Hospitality and existing operational affiliate, Bridgepoint Hospitality. He brings more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to this new role…
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Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Kurt Alexander president of the company, replacing Peter Strebel, who will now take on the role of chairman.
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MANY PANDEMIC TAKEAWAYS FOR OMNI’S STREBEL
Peter Strebel said the pandemic has taught him a lot about himself and he points to three specific takeaways that have made him a better businessperson…
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Accor CEO Explains Why He Won’t Close Hotels in Russia
Acouple of regions are performing well for Accor, the France-based hotel company. But let's not confuse this with those booming pre-pandemic times. The Covid hotel industry recovery still has a long way to go…
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Sonesta Announces New President and CEO
John Murray will succeed Carlos Flores at the international hotel company
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Danziger steps down from Trump Hotels
Six years after joining Trump Hotels as its CEO, Eric Danziger is leaving the company to serve in the same role for The Braintree Group, an Idaho-based family of companies focused on fostering smart and sustainable community advancement and growth…
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Bill Marriott to retire from Marriott board
After more than 60 years of leadership, J.W. (Bill) Marriott Jr. has confirmed to the board of directors of Marriott International Inc…
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