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TownePlace Suites debuts in Morrisville, NC

Hotel Business

Hotel development and management company Hospitality America has opened the 112-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville in Morrisville, NC. “We We are excited to introduce the TownePlace Suites brand to Morrisville,” said Diane Mayer, VP/global brand manager, TownePlace Suites. “At

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AHLA Foundation renews apprenticeship contract with Department of Labor

Hotel Business

AHLA Foundation , in partnership with the Employment and Training Administration Office of Apprenticeship at the U.S. The $505,000 grant will enable AHLA Foundation to serve more than 400 apprentices in one of three pathways: lodging manager, hotel cook and maintenance.

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Want to Eat Like Barbie? Get Some Beets.

EATER

The pasta recipes are all similar to a beet pasta posted by Nasim Lahbichi in February 2021, long before the Barbie marketing train started rolling. Multiple viral recipes for Barbie pasta employ beets , blended into a sauce with ingredients like sour cream, cheese, or greek yogurt.

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HB on the Scene: Best Western gathers in Honolulu

Hotel Business

We have a brand management team that has provided top-of-wave coaching and Because We Care training to over 1,600 hotels with our hotels grading it an overall satisfaction score of 98.3%.” “In 2023 we will spend over $120 million in advertising and promotions,” he added. “We

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What is brand management in marketing?

Les Roches

One of the best ways to foster this connection is through strategic brand management. Brand management is all about using smart marketing strategies to manage how your target audience perceives your brand. In turn, raising awareness of your brand, cementing its value, and improving your reputation over time.

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Aimbridge names Craig S. Smith new CEO

Hotel Business

Having begun his hospitality career in hotel operations, Smith became a GM before being tapped for top executive spots in several international markets, culminating with his rise to helm Marriott’s entire international business prior to his retirement from the brand.

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High paying jobs in hospitality: what to expect and how to prepare yourself

Les Roches

There are also roles, such as luxury brand management , that involve ensuring a hotel’s services, marketing and branding are aligned with consumers looking for exclusive and prestigious products. Technological innovations are also creating new roles in hospitality, with staff needed to manage and implement these.