by Cindy Johnson | Jan 25, 2022 | Various Subjects
You know, we all have done it — worked our way up the ladder, pushed ourselves to physical and mental limits or sacrificed our personal plans — just to focus on our upwardly mobile hospitality careers. Over the last several decades, that is how industry leaders as... 
by Jack Lindemuth | Jan 21, 2022 | Revenue Optimization, Various Subjects
Hotel operational expense growth pacing higher than revenue growth has made it more challenging than ever for many hotel owners to achieve their profitability goals. The pandemic turned the previous labor shortage into a crisis and new types of accommodation, such as... 
by Cindy Johnson | Sep 28, 2021 | Various Subjects
As the world opens back up to welcome leisure and business travelers alike, the J-1 Visa Program is also reopening – a program that embodies and embraces cultures from every corner of the globe. The J-1 Visa Program is an Exchange Visitor Program which offers... 
by Donald Wise | Apr 21, 2021 | Various Subjects
Winter is officially over, and although the capital markets for hotel and resort refinance, acquisition and new-build construction lending have been frozen, they have been stealthily thawing out since the first of the year. Since the start of the pandemic, short-term... 
by Jacqueline Villamil | Apr 1, 2021 | Various Subjects
On March 7, 2021, Jacqueline Villamil of SSP (Strategic Solution Partners) sat down with Tia Grahm founder of Arrive at Happy podcast for a lively discussion on how Jacqueline became the leader she is today, and how she creates happiness outside of her work life and... 
by Jim Schultenover | Feb 23, 2021 | Operations, Various Subjects
Another Business Model for Independent Properties Independent hotels and resorts are resourceful by their very nature, but the current business climate is challenging even the best of them. Drive market resorts and those with easy direct flight access are... 