Do’s and Don’ts of Interview Questions

There are certain things you can and cannot ask during a job interview, regardless if you are fresh out of college or a seasoned veteran. Some questions are important to have answered but sitting in front of your potential GM or department head is not the place to ask...

Using Influence to Lead Your Hospitality Team

A good leader in the hospitality industry is not necessarily someone that dictates rules and guidelines but rather someone that represents the overall vision of the company. Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a...

2019 ALIS Conference – Los Angeles

One of the biggest events of the year for the hospitality industry is right around the corner, and it’s the 18th annual America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS). Without a doubt, ALIS is the largest hospitality investment conference in not just the United States,...

Leadership ‘Traps’ That Lead to Failure

Sadly, there are just about as many unsuccessful managers in the hospitality industry as there are successes and role models. The reason for this is managers tend to follow the management style of their boss. In many cases, this industry is simply a matter of survival...