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AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
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JACKSON HOLE, WyomingCastle Peak Holdings, the investment firm behind theTrailbornhospitality brands, announced the expansion of its portfolio of hotels and resorts with the acquisition of Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The 203-room full-service resort spans eight acres and offers a range of amenities, including a restaurant, indoor and outdoor spa facilities, and ski-in/ski-out mountain access during winter months.
JACKSON HOLE, WyomingCastle Peak Holdings, the investment firm behind theTrailbornhospitality brands, announced the expansion of its portfolio of hotels and resorts with the acquisition of Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The 203-room full-service resort spans eight acres and offers a range of amenities, including a restaurant, indoor and outdoor spa facilities, and ski-in/ski-out mountain access during winter months.
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After seven years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation , Malaika Myers will retire as chief HR officer at the end of May. Kristin Oliver will succeed her in the role, effective May 12. Oliver joins Hyatt with a background spanning multiple C-suite roles across various functions at HanesBrands, Walgreens, Chico’s and Walmart. With 15 years of HR leadership experience at major consumer brands, she will be responsible for setting and implementing Hyatt’s global HR strategy for future growth.
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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
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