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Patrick Fisher has been appointed President of Hotel ZaZa, a collection of four distinctive luxury properties across Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Fisher
Tetsuji “Tets” Yamazaki named General Manager at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Award-winning hotelier Tetsuji “Tets” Yamazaki has been appointed general manager of the iconic Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, continuing the resort
Extended Stay America Suites expands in Houston’s galleria district
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SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia signs SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter
SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Binh Minh Urban Construction Investment., JSC for SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter
Stronger Guest Experiences Through Better Back‑of‑House Systems
In hospitality, great guest experiences rarely happen by chance. They are the result of well‑designed systems, consistent processes, and a team that understands how the behind‑the‑scenes work supports every moment in front of the guest. After years running hotel operations, I’ve learned that the most memorable service starts in the places guests...
The U.S. Hotel Industry is: Stable? Wobbly? Tilt! A “Current State Diagnostic”
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