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#5: Focus on the Best Version of Yourself | Tony's 5 Key Takeaways from 30 Years in Business

Anthony Cole Training

Last week, I shared 5 key things that have helped us grow and serve others in the last 30 years, hoping they will be helpful to others on their journey. Now, I'm taking a deeper dive into the 5 key takeaways with a more detailed on each. Starting with #5: Focus on the Best Version of Yourself.

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Bird Group opens The Roseate Edinburgh

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The Roseate Edinburgh is the latest boutique hotel to open under Roseate Hotels & Resorts, joining properties in London, Reading and Bath. The property is spread across two newly refurbished, heritage Victorian townhouses, situated in Edinburgh’s West End. Formerly known as The Dunstane Houses , The Roseate Edinburgh offers 35 rooms and suites with en-suite shower rooms, Noble Isle bathroom amenities, and handcrafted four-poster beds with Scottish woollen throws.

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MCR acquires Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

Hotel Business

MCR has acquired the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, a 14-story hotel with 508 rooms in Miami. With a prime waterfront setting within the Blue Lagoon business park, the hotel is located just south of Miami International Airport. This is the company’s second hotel in the Miami airport submarket following the acquisition of the Hyatt Place Miami Airport East last December and its 10th hotel in Florida.

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Why is Upselling in Hotels Important

Inn Quest

Exceptional guest experience can elevate a hotel’s reputation and increase revenue and repeat stays. An effective strategy that can help is to upsell additional services or products relevant to customers. According to studies, it can cost five times more to attract new customers than to retain existing ones. Therefore, upselling in hotels is not only influential but cost-efficient as well.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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HB on the Scene: Catching up with Jennifer Chesek

Hotel Business

Hotel Business Senior Editor Gregg Wallis sits down with Jennifer Chesek, VP, hospitality and senior living, Beyer Brown & Associates, to talk about supply chain issues and the market for renovations and new-builds. The post HB on the Scene: Catching up with Jennifer Chesek appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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How eZee Helps Hotels Continuously Elevate the Overall Experience

eZee Absolute

Technology plays an important role in managing operations and enhancing the guest experience in the hospitality industry. Hotel management software can automate many tasks and provide valuable insights, making it easier for hotels to run efficiently and effectively. While there are many options in the market, hotel tech providers like eZee stand out for their unique features and capabilities.

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James Latham in support of creativity

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs James Latham in support of creativity James Latham in support of creativity James Latham , is a long-time supplier for Rycotewood College, one of the country’s leading institutions for vocational training for furniture design and making. When the college approached the company to be involved as a partner for its 2022 student competition, the company was delighted to donate the materials designed to test the students creativity… In support of nurturing the next generation of d

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Why This Hotel Package’s €1.25M Price Tag Makes Sense

The Hotels Network Blog

Are you looking to offer the ultimate unforgettable travel experience to your guests? Or trying to find a creative way to boost your hotel’s brand awareness? Look no further, because we’ve searched the globe and found the most insane packages that set these hotels apart from the rest.

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Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Sneak peek: what to expect from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced that The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo will be opening its doors in April. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection, bringing the Bulgari Italian contemporary style and glamour to the capital of Japan… Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is the latest creation in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection which co

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Eugenio Pirri: The chief operations executive for Dorchester Collection who got started as a room attendant

Hotel Operations

Eugenio Pirri today leads operations and culture for Dorchester Collection , one of the world’s most renowned collections of hotels, including iconic properties such as Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel. He has a fascinating story of building a career in hospitality, which informs his unique perspective on operations leadership today.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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UMusic Hotels partners with PUSHTech

Boutique Hotel News

Spain: Music-inspired hotel brand UMusic Hotels has partnered with customer data and relationship management platform PUSHTech. PUSHTech is a cloud-based customer data and relationship management platform providing integrations with email marketing, marketing automation, hotel CRM, guest journey automation, and sales CRM. The platform has over 200 integrations including property management systems, booking engines, online reputation monitors, loyalty programs, mobile apps, WIFI portals, pre-ch

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JV acquires The Diplomat Beach Resort

Hotel Business

A joint venture between non-U.S. offered real estate funds managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management and real estate funds managed by Trinity Fund Advisors LLC , an affiliate of full-service private real estate investment firm Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC, have acquired The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL, from a Brookfield private real estate fund.

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Anantara announces French debut in Nice

Boutique Hotel News

France: Luxury hotel and resort brand Anantara has announced its French debut with the opening of Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel. Centrally located at the entrance to Nice’s Golden Square, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel overlooks Albert 1er gardens and the Promenade des Anglais. Architectural firm David Collins Studio, local architect Jean-Paul Gomis, and TBC Studio designed the interiors of the hotel , which has undergone a two year renovation.

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Sonesta added 74 franchised hotels in ’22

Hotel Business

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation added 74 properties to its franchised portfolio in 2022. The new properties include more than 8,500 guestrooms. “Sonesta had significant success in 2022, growing our global footprint with new franchisee signings and hotel openings,” said Keith Pierce, EVP/president, franchise and development, Sonesta. “Our franchise growth was driven by our expanded capabilities, our development of a rapid and seamless process to transition hotels to the Sonesta portfoli

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Inside the hotel that is said to redefine luxury in Doha

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Inside the hotel that is said to redefine luxury in Doha Inside the hotel that is said to redefine luxury in Doha After the long-anticipated launch Raffles & Fairmont Doha are open and moving the dial for luxury in the region. We stepped inside to take a look… The two hotels are housed within Lusail’s iconic Katara Towers. Setting itself apart from its global peers, Fairmont Doha will surprise guests with its grandeur from the moment they step through the doors.

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Sale of 655-key NYC hotel closes

Hotel Business

JLL ’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has closed the sale of 525 Lexington Ave., a 35-story, 655-key, full-service hotel in New York City’s Midtown East neighborhood. The parties have agreed to not disclose the purchase price. JLL represented the seller, Deka Immobilien , in the sale to a joint venture of Hawkins Way Capital and Värde Partners. The hotel, which was formerly branded as the Marriott New York East Side, was closed at the time of sale and offered unencumbered by brand and management

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Industry PR veteran Jerry Daly dies at 78

Hotel Business

Officials of DG Public Relations LLC have revealed the death of company cofounder, David (Jerry) Daly on Jan. 11, due to complications arising from aspiration pneumonia. While in graduate school at Boston University, Daly helped create the first Great American Smokeout, originally designed as a scholarship fundraiser for a local high school before he came up with the idea to get people to donate the price of a pack of cigarettes as the first step toward a commitment to quit smoking.

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