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Sir Richard Branson: What It Takes to Support What You Love
Jul 28, 2016

50 Totally Random Social Networking Tips
Jul 25, 2016

While the title indicates that there are 50, there are actually lots more once you visit the additional content contained in the links.

Videos Show Hackers Refining Hotel Lock Trick That Opens Millions Of Rooms
Jul 21, 2016

Videos Show Hackers Refining Hotel Lock Trick That Opens Millions Of Rooms

Steps to Reduce Energy Consumption
Jul 14, 2016

 Steps Industry Can Take to Reduce Energy Consumption
As energy consumption from 2000-2010 increased 28% and worldwide industrial energy consumption is expected to increase by approximately 50% ,
hotels and all businesses manufacturers need to develop an energy-management culture.

89 Ways to Get Email Addresses for Newsletters & Marketing Campaigns
Jul 12, 2016

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89 Ways to Get Email Addresses for Newsletters & Marketing Campaigns

A Bakers Dozen of strategies for hotel food and beverage directors By Dr. John Hogan
Jul 4, 2016

Food and Beverage Directors often have the largest number of departments to work with in full service hotels and the most diversity in areas.  While all of their departments relate to F&B Service, the range of talents, tasks and personalities is immense, requiring effecting Directors to have a sense of "just right or just in time" follow through , as well as a  high level of personal dependability, strong communication  and organizational skills. A suggested listing of those skills follows

"Cyber Accessibility" is the new frontier for ADA lawsuits.
Jul 3, 2016

"Cyber Accessibility" is the new frontier for ADA lawsuits.
Your next DOJ investigation or ADA class action could be just a mouse click away!

Martin H. Orlick is one of the top ADA defense lawyers in the country, having helped clients with more almost 500 ADA cases for hotels and other businesses. He predicts that "Websites are the next frontier of ADA litigation," and warns that "a DOJ investigation or lawsuit is just a mouse click away."

A Hospitality Conversation™ on Certification: What's in a Name but Letters? - The Value of CMHS
Jul 3, 2016

Most serious-minded hospitality professionals understand the need for continuous learning and value the certifications acquired in their career as being emblematic of their personal growth and professional level of expertise.

A Practical guide to set up your recycling programme
Jul 3, 2016

Did you know? • Every employee generates 75 kg of paper waste in a year • Possible examples: - paper – plastic cups - cardboard – cans - plastic bottles – general waste • Identification of contractors who pick up recycling waste

"A Baker’s Dozen" of Strategies for Hotel Banquet Managers by Dr. John Hogan
Apr 4, 2016

“Banqueting forms an integral part of doing business.”
Judge Andrew Williamson, High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man

Over the past three years, this columnist/hotelier has prepared a series of articles that have offered insights into specific tasks and duties facing many departments and professionals in our industry. With the turbulence facing our industry and global economies, the need to find the time to “think” has become even more significant.
This particular column on HOTEL BANQUET MANAGERS addresses a very important component of many full service hotels.

Selecting a Hotel Management Company: A Decision Worth Millions
Mar 28, 2016

 A Simple Approach to Measure Management Skill
Do different hotel management companies produce significantly different profit results for their owners? After accounting for differences in branding, location, property age and condition, market size, and property type, do different management companies still produce significantly different results? This article shows that the answer is: YES.

Meeting the Need for Talent: A Baker's Dozen of Questions
Mar 28, 2016

In the hospitality industry with turnover rates often higher than the 50% referenced in the book regular economic times, the challenges can be great. This two part series will look at the issue of identifying, hiring and growing talent.   It should seem obvious, but in my career as a hotelier, hospitality educator and consultant, I have seen a huge number of management positions that have outdated job descriptions, specifications and no sense of what the person really needs to "do" in order to be successful.