Lessons from the Field - The Importance of Meaningful Sales Team Job Descriptions - By John Hogan
My last two columns have discussed decisions to be made if your hotel needs a professional totally dedicated to the selling of property services and potential sources on where to recruit from. A further critical element that needs to be part of the process is exactly what is expected from your sales professional....more
Food & Beverage - Best of Times? - By Joe Dunbar
As many operators fight to make their business model more profitable, the number of operational changes is high. Companies are adjusting staffs, menus, suppliers and equipment. This is a great time to fine tune your operation. Plato stated: '...the true creator is necessity, who is the mother of invention.' over 2,300 years ago....more
Hilton Hotels Announces New Executive Appointments
Company appoints Ross Klein as Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands and Amar Lalvani as Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brand Development - Phil Cordell promoted to Global Head of Focused Service Brands and William Fortier promoted to SVP Development, Americas - Company appoints Richard M. Lucas as EVP and General Counsel and Kevin Jacobs as SVP Corporate Strategy...more
Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens Revs up the Summer Specials
With the summer season upon us, Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens, a Los Angeles boutique hotel, is gearing up with a duo of custom packages both aimed at LA's immense May to August summer traveler market....more
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