I like to read mission, vision and value statements because I like to see how out of touch senior management is with the employees who actually have to do the heavy lifting in delivering these commitments. Take for example the dry cabernet I had in the lobby of a 4 star Memphis landmark hotel last night…did the cocktail waitress know the statements and could she at least make an attempt at telling me what they were?

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Former Vice President of Hotel Performance with Hilton brings 32 years experience to WRS.

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Combined expertise broadens research data base to include non-hotel accommodations

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The Canadian hotel industry posted declines in all three key performance measurements during the week of 18-24 October, according to data from STR.

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Kashmie Ali, CHA has been appointed General Manager of the 300-room Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa. Ali will be responsible for the 31-acre resort, including oversight and management of the nearly 300-member staff, all food and beverage outlets and sales and marketing initiatives.

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Bruce Wardinski, President and CEO of Barcelo Crestline Corporation, announced the promotion of Sean Dell\’Orto to Chief Financial Officer for Crestline Hotels & Resorts.

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Workers at five area hotels, including the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Westin Michigan Avenue, W Lakeshore, W Chicago-City Center, and Tremont Hotel, voted to authorize a strike by an 89% majority, in a major escalation of a citywide labor dispute among Chicago\’s downtown hotels.

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London hoteliers successfully improved profitability and boosted total revenue per available room (TrevPAR), according to the latest HotStats survey by industry experts TRI Hospitality Consulting.

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The appointment was announced by Greg Champion, chief operating officer. A native of Venice, Italy, Mr. Di Lemis brings a rich heritage of culinary excellence to Benchmark Hospitality, gained through experience in Europe and the United States.

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Red Lion Introduces Business Travel Advantage - New Corporate Rate Program Provides Perks, Efficiencies, and Value to Smaller Companies

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