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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

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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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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. when the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Johnson, Sheila Johnson , Ernest P.

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Biosphere and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partner to promote compliance and action on sustainability

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Biosphere , the sustainability management and recognition system of the Responsible Tourism Institute , and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have joined forces to support and implement action on Net Positive Hospitality. Sustainability and tourism will be one in the future, which calls for decisive action.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Seattle and More

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a local for many years, she will support the tourism board’s multifaceted strategy to drive corporate meetings and event business to hotels and hospitality partners throughout Monterey. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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Smart Moves in Denver, Chicago and More

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She has held numerous roles in sales and operations for the hospitality industry throughout her career. Also promoted within the team is Janiak as regional director of sales. Casie Riopta Casie Riopta Riopta is appointed as general manager at Aqua-Aston Hospitality ’s Aston Islander on the Beach.

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Smart Moves in Little Rock, Oakland and More

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Patel is currently president and COO of Ridgemont Hospitality in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he also served as vice president of operations and development. Pillet studied culinary arts in Nantes, France, during his hospitality education and went on to hold multiple leadership positions in the hospitality industry internationally.

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Smart Moves in Wailea, Cambridge and More

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Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. Previously, Rothberg was mademoiselle d’Etiquette at Etiquette by Tara, a self-started business that teaches children’s etiquette and hospitality training classes, which she continues to run. Johnston has more than 20 years of hospitality management experience.