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Marriott and Howard University Address Equity in Hospitality

Convene by PCMA

At the end of Howard Hospitality Week, Marriott will host a LoveTravels summit on campus, which will focus on how the hospitality industry can create leadership talent opportunities for Black students across the U.S. with hospitality leaders to discuss more diverse and equitable opportunities in the hospitality industry.

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Elevated Experiences Scored at Florida Smart Meetings Event

Smart Meetings

To find out what changing occupancy rates across the country will mean for booking hotels in the future, CoStar Group Director of Hospitality Analytics Daryl Cronk shared insights from the STARreport , the essential measure of the health of the hospitality industry. That gave everyone something valuable to take home.

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New and Renovated: New Hilton Property Renovations Debut Around the Country

Smart Meetings

The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group. Spaces are filled with natural light for seminars, workshops and conferences. of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The property is also debuting a new restaurant, Palm & Ember.

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

Smart Meetings

The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. It aims to lower the barrier to entry for groups that have been historically disadvantaged in the fields of investment and hospitality in the United States and Canada.

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New and Renovated: New Hilton Property Renovations Debut Around the Country

Smart Meetings

The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group. Spaces are filled with natural light for seminars, workshops and conferences. of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The property is also debuting a new restaurant, Palm & Ember.

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15 Best Hospitality Trade Shows and Events

Hotel Engine

Do you know what new innovation is sweeping the hospitality industry off its feet? International Hospitality Investment Forum. Hospitality Leadership and Design Conference. The HD Expo is an annual event showcasing the latest products, services and developments in the hospitality industry. GBTA Convention.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . travel association shared how as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Indianapolis.

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