Stories
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The Balance Between Raising ADR and Managing Guest Expectations
There are a lot of factors that are driving up hotel ADRs, with lingering inflation as just one of them that people have been focusing on. But while hotel executives are incentivized to show annual rate growth and develop strategies…
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How Meyer Jabara’s ‘Journey’ Culture Improves Their Retention
In recent years, “culture” has become an oft-used buzzword. Every company wants to have a strong culture, but it’s much harder to implement on a tangible level. Meyer Jabara Hotels seems to have cracked the culture code with a program…
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BITAC Events to Feature Virtual GM Podcast at Upcoming Events
For the last year, the Virtual GM podcast has been gracing the ears of hospitality industry members looking for insights into how to run their independent properties. BITAC Events recently announced it will feature the podcast at upcoming industry events.…
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Bidwell Marriott in Portland Highlights Community with Speaker Series
Many hotels embrace the communities they exist within through various features, whether they be the design and artwork in the lobby or incorporating local ingredients into the menu. The Bidwell Marriott, a hotel in downtown Portland, is taking its connection…
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Management Mavens: Equinox Hospitality
Do you have to be a super-huge company to be effective in what you do? There are those who would say: “‘Yes. Absolutely.” Equinox Hospitality’s Adam Suleman is not one of them. With seven hotels owned and operated by his…
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Engaging with Executives: LivAway Suites’ COO Kevin Dailey
Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospitality industry, breaking down recent trends and news in their companies and the industry as a whole. Today’s interview is with Kevin Dailey, COO of LivAway Suites.…