ECPAT-USA Outlines Human Trafficking Laws for the Hospitality Industry
An uptick in April 2020 calls to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline during the pandemic has raised concerns on how the hospitality industry handles issues of human trafficking laws. The numbers of these calls in April represented a 40 percent increase from the previous month. Here’s a look at how the hotels are addressing…
Read Article →Transforming the Future of In-Room Dining
Hoteliers during this pandemic are required to focus on their in-room dining services. Every hotel must now adopt stricter hygiene standards, as well as social distancing rules. Guest satisfaction is vital for business survival, so it’s imperative to maintain the cleanest dining conditions. Adopting and following property guidelines will be useful in transforming the future…
Read Article →5th Annual California Lodging Investment Conference Sets In-Person Event!
Annual California focused conference set for March 4, 2021 ORANGE COUNTY, CA – 9.14.20 — The 5th Annual California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] will be held March 4th, 2021 at the newly opened jewel of the Anaheim Resort Area, the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort. The March 2020 edition of CLIC was the last in person…
Read Article →Hotel Budget Planning During Weak Demand
Deciding on the 2021 hotel budget will be a major concern for hotel managers, due to a squeezed economy. Practical hotel budget planning will be the key to business survival for many properties in the next few years. Here are a few effective ways to manage your hotel budget during the pandemic crisis. Budget Negotiations…
Read Article →Changing of the Guard at Marin Management, Inc
John Manderfeld passes the President’s Baton to Pat Mitchell Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, has announced that its Founder and President, John Manderfeld, has retired after more than 50 years in the hospitality industry. Executive Vice President Pat Mitchell has been promoted to the position of President. “John Manderfeld has been an…
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