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Marriott Vacations Worldwide names Jason Marino CFO

Hotel Business

He also leads the teams providing operational financial support for the vacation ownership segment, including sales and marketing, development and inventory and revenue management. He also led the company’s acquisition of Welk Resorts in 2021. “I

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AHLA makes promotions

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In her new role, she shapes and develops key industry initiatives and ensures alignment and execution on AHLA’s strategic plan and organizational priorities. Kara Filer was promoted to SVP, strategic partnerships and business development.

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HVMG bolsters leadership team

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She joined HVMG in 2010 as VP, strategic planning and human resources. Before then, she worked in the hotel industry in positions across organizational development, training, quality management and hotel operations for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Lodgian Inc. and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

Kalera opened its first vertical farm in 2018, the HyCube growing center, on the premises of the Orlando World Center Marriott to bring fresh, local produce to the hotel’s visitors and customers. Leonard and Poelma will continue to report to Ray Lombard, Executive Vice President, Supplier Management and Business Development. "Cindy

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

. "When Easterbrook was appointed CEO in January 2015, he was also tasked adding outside perspectives that would help to develop new growth strategies that capitalized on McDonald's key strengths: its brand, its franchisees, and its scale (also the key components behind our wide moat rating). in January 2017.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

" Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. announced a strategic plan to support the continued expansion of its business. The plan is centered around four key initiatives, which include: New restaurant development in the U.S.; franchise development; and. Benihana National Corp. Select U.S.