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Talking Transitions: Charlestowne Hotels’ COO Matt Barba Touts Takeover Process, Operational Expertise

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Hotels undergoing management transitions are commonplace throughout the industry, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, but seamless transitions are quite a bit harder to come by. That’s where Charlestowne Hotels feels it has a leg up thanks to an experienced management team and thorough process designed specifically to limit disruptions at the property level.

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Ask Anthony: Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Hospitality Industry

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What is your take on diversity and inclusion in today’s hospitality industry? In the hospitality industry, we’re in the business of creating memorable experiences for our guests. We strive to exceed expectations, anticipate needs, and deliver a warm welcome that feels like coming home. While having a beautiful setting and flawless guestrooms is key, the heart of hospitality lies within your team and their ability to deliver friendly, thoughtful service.

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A Pioneering Path

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What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? My inspiration stems from my family who always embody hospitality and friendliness towards others. Growing up, we often lived in tourist destinations due to my father’s career in civil engineering, and I cherished our vacations together as some of my happiest times. These experiences fueled my desire to bring that same feeling of joy to others.

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Choice Exchange Offer to Acquire Wyndham Expires

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Choice Hotels International‘s exchange offer to acquire the issued and outstanding shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expired. Wyndham issued a letter to shareholders asking for their support of Wyndham’s nominations for their Board of Directors and issued another statement following Choice’s expiration announcement. All of the news from this morning from both companies is below: NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the expiration of the exch

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All About Service: The Golden Hotel’s Tim Gerhold on the Hospitality Road Taken

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Tim Gerhold, general manager, The Golden Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Golden, Colorado, definitely has the often-mentioned hospitality gene. That guest-first sensibility was on full display when, mid-interview with LODGING, he didn’t hesitate to pick up the phone and proceed to offer the caller—a honeymooner inquiring about a room—an upgrade to a suite with a fireplace and river and mountain views.

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Pushing Through Boundaries

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What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? My mother, Janine Goodin, was a catering manager for a full-service hotel. I was fortunate to be able to join my mother and her team on sales calls and MOD (manager on duty) shifts as a teenager. My experiences during those moments allowed me to see a future in the industry. Who were some of your mentors or role models, male or female, and what […] The post Pushing Through Boundaries appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hyatt Regency Brand Collaborates With Future, a Personal Training Platform

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CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with a fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts. Launching at 26 Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts in the United States, the collaboration includes workouts developed by Future trainers that are customized for each hotel and resort’s fitness center and equipment.

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