MENLO PARK, Calif.Johanna Philipps has been named director of sales and marketing at
September 11, 2018
Marco Scherer & Janice Tugaoen
LOS ANGELESKimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Beverly Hills announced
September 11, 2018
First Look: Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort Tower Expansion
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is planning an expansion,
September 11, 2018
Disney Resort Unveils New Meeting Space
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
September 11, 2018
Marriott Strike Vote Results: Seattle Authorizes Strike
UNITE HERE union workers in San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, San Jose,
September 10, 2018
8 Maryland Event Venues Your Group Will Remember
Maryland was given the nickname “America in Miniature” because it’s blessed with diverse terrain and locales, from Chesapeake Bay
September 10, 2018
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Hurricane Florence
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Southeast U.S. states expected to be hit by Hurricane Florence, which strengthened to Category 4
September 10, 2018
Union Workers to Vote on San Jose/Seattle Strikes
UNITE HERE union workers in Seattle and San Jose, California, confirmed they
September 10, 2018
Workers Go on Strike at 26 Chicago Hotels
Union workers are officially on strike at 26 Chicago hotels, with a warning that employees at four other hotels could join the strike at any time.
September 07, 2018
Hotel Palomar San Diego Concierge Astrid Naujokaitis Shares Group Recommendations
Hotel Palomar San Diego beer concierge Astrid Naujokaitis – yes, BEER
September 06, 2018
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Planners (Audio by Mike Whitney + Lyrics by Marcus Bales)
When I decided to write the September 2018 Friday
September 06, 2018
All in the (Hospitality Industry) Family
It may seem that people come into the hospitality industry from everywhere imaginable, but some folks are born into it. Okay, that’s not
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Kim Peterson and Greg Peterson (Family History in Hospitality)
I went to Seattle for the first time in 1984 to conduct a site visit for a client. At the Seattle Sheraton, I worked with Brian Peterson, then the
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Liz Erikson Marnul (Family History in Hospitality)
I had the privilege of meeting and serving with Liz (then Erikson) on the Board of Directors of the Potomac Chapter of MPI in the ’80s. I view
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Lesa P. Melvin and Jarad Melvin (Mother and Son Working in Hospitality)
When I was preparing to visit Duke University, at the invitation of the Duke Special Events Planners Council, to speak at their education day, Jarad
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Paula Stratman Rigling and Kaitlyn Rigling (Mother and Daughter Working in Hospitality)
Paula has a much better memory than I. I remembered that we met through ASAE, the American Society of Association Executives. Paula said it was at
September 06, 2018
Texas: 2018 Hotel and Event Venue Openings and Renovations
ARLINGTONRecently opened on Aug. 9, 2018, Texas Live! is a new $1 billion-plus entertainment
September 06, 2018
Women play a prominent role in influencing the Texas group experience
Women have contributed influential chapters of the Texas story since day one, from 19th century leaders like Jane Long, the “Mother of Texas,
September 05, 2018
Nearly 8,000 Workers Vote to Strike Marriott
Nearly 8,000 UNITE HERE hotel workers at Marriott-operated hotels in four North American destinations will hold strike votes the week of September 10
September 05, 2018
AHLA CEO Katherine Lugar Announces Departure
WASHINGTON, D.C.Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel &