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United by Passion: Female Hospitality Leaders Lift Everyone Up

Smart Meetings

Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation. Some have worked in hospitality their entire careers, while others found their own routes to their roles.

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Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career

ADMEI

Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career 20 February 2024 Heading into a career right after college can be a daunting task for many graduates, especially transitioning from academic classes to the professional world. The new application period is open, and 2025 applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Michael Dominguez Offers Hospitality Predictions for 2024

Smart Meetings

The new year forecast on the state of hospitality As meeting professionals launch into 2024, Smart Meetings sought out the wisdom of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) CEO, Michael Dominguez, for his outlook of things to come in the new year. To watch the full webinar, click here. We have the reverse opportunity right now.

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Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Smart Meetings

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Smart Meetings

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

Smart Meetings

This resource introduces foundational practices to assist professionals in the hospitality industry who aspire to host successful events welcoming and accepting all stakeholders to feel a sense of genuine inclusiveness. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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New Hotel Brand Appellation Will Channel Genuine American Hospitality

Smart Meetings

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.