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Hospitality Industry Honors Black History Month

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Black History Month is underway during the month of February and many companies within the hospitality industry are recognizing and honoring the achievements of African Americans and their contributions throughout U.S. Black History Month took root in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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PKF hospitality group: Saudi Arabia currently represents the single biggest opportunity for hospitality and tourism

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RIYADH – The PKF hospitality group recently held one of its 196+ spotlight events in Riyadh in recognition of the significant amount of projects that have been announced for Saudi Arabia, the largest sovereign state by landmass in the Middle East with a total of 2,150,000 km2 and 35 million inhabitants.

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ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio

Travel Daily Media

The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The hotel’s modern amenities and convenient location make it a preferred choice for business travellers.

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Smart Moves in Orlando, Anaheim and More

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Within this, he will focus on diversifying business sectors, attracting new businesses and strategically marketing and branding the region as a premier location for economic growth and development. He brings over 30 years of leadership and sales experience in hospitality, previously serving as chief sales officer at Visit Orlando.

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TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit selects the top 40 startups impacting tourism worldwide

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The post TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit selects the top 40 startups impacting tourism worldwide appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. A dozen startups have been recognised at the Touristech Startup Fest 2023, the global entrepreneurship competition hosted every year by TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit.

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Luxury hotel branding: the power of brand storytelling and location

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In the final article in this three-part series exploring luxury hotels and a sense of place, Suzanne Godfrey, consultant and lecturer in luxury and luxury hospitality, examines how hoteliers can overcome the challenges in providing local and authentic meaning of sense of place.