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Charles Cho – The Moguls of Hospitality
Charles Cho, the General Manager of Newport Beach Marriott Bayview, knew that every day they remained open meant extra hours for his associates. “My priority is always...
Small Ways You Can Give Back to Your LinkedIn Network
For the past month, people have been forced to transition out of their roles and find new ones. If you’ve been on LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably seen posts from...
Ellen Pettingill – The Moguls of Hospitality
Ellen Pettingill, the General Manager of the TownePlace Suites Orlando East, recently went back to work after a difficult 14-day self-quarantine. She could have easily...
3 Ways Hoteliers Can Prepare For Business After COVID-19
If you’ve been on social media lately, you probably have seen the word “uncertain” used frequently. Less than a month ago, we never could have predicted the world would...
9 Leadership Principals for Times Like This
Having grown up in a lower-middle-class neighborhood with some not-so-easy-life circumstances I learned a crash course in resiliency and toughness. One of my mom’s old...
Ways to Generate Revenue Through the Pandemic
This is not the first time the hospitality industry has been through crises. Now is the time for hoteliers to make smart strategic decisions to come out long-term...
Tips for Choosing the Right Hotel Management Company
Finding the right hotel management company is one of the most important decisions that a hotel owner can make. Whether you’re an owner, or you’re considering acquiring...
Frequently Overlooked Resume Mistakes That Will Cost You the Job
One typo could mean the difference between a job-landing interview and a rejection notice. Regardless of your qualifications, for many hiring managers, these small...
Best Practices for Hoteliers Facing a Crisis
The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused concern and panic throughout the country. In an industry that is reliant on travelers, the reduced travel demand...
Must-Haves for Your Hotel’s Website
When you’re planning to book a hotel, the first thing you do is to check their website. You can’t overstate the value of direct bookings. The goal is to book more...
Top 5 KPIs for Your Hotel
Excelling in revenue management requires selling the right packages, to the right guest, at the right cost. With the extensive set of variables that determine your...
Tips on Nailing Your Hospitality Interview
Failure to prepare has derailed more than one promising interview, especially in a demanding industry like hospitality. As you get closer and closer to your interview,...