Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership Celebrates Transformative Milestones in First Half of 2025
Washington, D.C. (September 2, 2025) — The Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership (MSCHL) at Howard University is marking a banner H1 2025, reaching new heights in academic achievement, student engagement and industry recognition. As the nation’s premier HBCU-based hospitality leadership center, MSCHL continues to expand its reach and influence across disciplines, equipping students to lead…
Read Article →My Place Hotels Opens Third Property Under Major Southeast Development Agreement with Rimrock Properties
ABERDEEN, SD — September 2, 2025 — My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Augusta, GA, a 64-key new build in the city known for hosting the iconic Masters Tournament. This is the third property to result from My Place Hotels’ significant franchise and development agreement with real estate development company Rimrock Companies,…
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Visit California CEO Update: Strengthening Our Canadian Connection
Dear Industry Partners, Yesterday, Governor Newsom offered Canadians a message only California can deliver — grounded in connection, mutual respect and a deep sense of shared purpose. It served as a powerful reminder that California’s arms remain wide open to our neighbors up north. Read Governor Newsom’s full statement Watch his message to Canadian travelers…
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Guiding Hospitality Teams Toward Greater Productivity Through More Effective Communication
The Role of Communication in Hospitality Staff Productivity Effective communication in hospitality impacts everything from how employees treat guests to how they manage daily tasks. Let’s break it down: Avoiding Financial Inefficiencies: Good communication ensures smooth operations in both front and back of the house, protecting the financial status of a business. Well-informed staff support…
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Exciting Leadership News from Reeco — Industry Veteran Joins the Team!
Reeco Taps Paul Bennie as Vice President of Sales and Customer Experience to Drive Revenue and Enhance Customer Satisfaction MIAMI — February 26, 2025 — Reeco, the leading AI-driven procure-to-pay platform for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Bennie as vice president of sales and customer experience. Paul is joining Reeco after…
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