by Joe Rice | Oct 2, 2014 | Candidates, Hospitality Careers, Hotel Industry, Leadership, Management
Executive Search Firm, Joseph David International (JDI) was retained by Club Quarters on the Director of Memberships, New York Region search. They have successfully completed the search and have placed Mark Speranza: Speranza has Been Named the Director of Memberships...
by Joe Rice | Sep 26, 2014 | Hotel Industry
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Lindsay Culbreath, senior director of business development and marketing for STR, explored in depth the state of independent hotels during her presentation at the 6th annual Hotel Data Conference hosted by STR and Hotel News Now at the Loews...
by Joe Rice | Mar 9, 2014 | Hotel Industry, Management
In the hotel industry, there may be nothing more important than brand equity. You simply cannot buy the emotional feelings attached to a hotel with great brand equity. That’s why Orient-Express Hotels Limited’s name change could be a risky move. With a collection of...
by Joe Rice | Mar 9, 2014 | Hospitality Careers, Management
A recent poll of 900 workers conducted by Right Management shows that 83% of employees will be seeking a new job this year. This potential increase in job movement, coupled with the Department of Labor’s September job report, means employees are feeling more...
by Joe Rice | Mar 9, 2014 | Hotel Industry
While many people think a successful marketing plan is all about finding a target market, influencing that group, and developing loyalty, there is much more at play. This is especially true in the hospitality industry, where the priorities of local hotel owners can be...
by Joe Rice | Oct 5, 2013 | Hotel Industry
After a long, grueling search for a new CEO, Four Seasons closed its search on August 1st of this year. The company has only this week sworn in its new CEO, Allen Smith. At JDI Search, we’re eager to see how this unfolds. Four Seasons is a company that many would...
by Joe Rice | Sep 18, 2013 | Leadership
Servant Leadership If you haven’t yet heard of servant leadership, then you might be surprised to find that you are missing out. This is a term that means essentially what it sounds like: the role of the leader is to serve and support the rest of the team. At JDI...
by Joe Rice | Sep 10, 2013 | Hospitality Careers, Hotel Industry, Industry Trends
Recruiting Millennials At JDI Search, we know that generation Y has a bad rap. But we also know that millennials have more to offer than meets the eye. When it comes to filling hotel industry positions, there are a number of advantages that gen Y candidates bring to...
by Joe Rice | Aug 13, 2013 | Career Advice, Hotel Industry, Leadership, Management
You may have asked yourself the question, what is the difference between a leader and a manager? At JDI Search, we are deeply committed to embodying the principles and practices of servant leadership, and this absolutely manifests in our work. We believe that the...
