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#3: Curveballs | Tony's 5 Key Takeaways from 30 Years in Business

Anthony Cole Training

Recently, 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. Here's #3: Curveballs.

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Placemakr to open pop-up hotel in Maryland

Hotel Business

Placemakr , a tech-enabled flex-use hospitality and multi-family operator, has launched its newest pop-up hotel—WhyHotel by Placemakr, Columbia in Columbia, MD—which will be open to guests next month. Located in Marlow, an apartment community in Downtown Columbia, the hotel, like all WhyHotel by Placemakr pop-ups, is a limited-time-only chance for guests to book a room at a brand-new location.

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Rosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Rosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas Rosewood Hotels aims for new heights in Dallas Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced a return to Turtle Creek Dallas with its fifth standalone residential development. Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek , pays tribute to the brand’s birthplace with a design that embraces the destination’s unique history and natural beauty… Turtle Creek, Dallas is where the Rosewood story began.

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HSMAI Americas welcomes new board members

Hotel Business

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has revealed the members of its 2023 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross-section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics and suppliers, according to the organization. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members, led by chair John Washko, VP, sales & marketing, Mo

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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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Fairfield by Marriott unlocks rural Japan with seven new openings

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Fairfield by Marriott unlocks rural Japan with seven new openings Fairfield by Marriott unlocks rural Japan with seven new openings The Fairfield by Marriott ‘Michi-no-Eki’ project aims to facilitate access to many of Japan’s off-the-beaten-path attractions, offering a comforting hotel experience along the country’s expressways and the latest openings unlock access to picturesque volcanic landscapes and historic gems of Japan’s southern regions… Fairmont by Marriott has

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The Queens Hotel acquired by Pandox for over £50m

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Real estate investment company Aprirose has sold The Queens Hotel in Leeds to hotel owner Pandox for £53 million. The acquisition will initially be financed by existing funds and credit facilities, and includes both the hotel and its operations. It will be operated as an independent brand under a new management agreement with Axiom Hospitality. In recent years, The Queens Hotel has undergone a renovation and upgrade of all rooms, public areas, restaurant and bar.

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Rosewood reveals fifth standalone residential project

Boutique Hotel News

US: Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the development of Rosewood Residences in Turtle Creek , Dallas, scheduled for completion in 2025. The 17-storey tower, to be developed by One Turtle Creek and led by architect Lucien Lagrange, will comprise around 46 residences. Each residence will range from 2,000 to 6,380 square-feet and will come with the option to combine units.

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Product watch: Tatami tiles from Granorte

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Product watch: Tatami tiles from Granorte Product watch: Tatami tiles from Granorte Inspired by ancient Japanese floor mats, Tatami is the 3D cork wall tile from Granorte that brings a unique surface texture… Available in Midnight, Natural and Light, Tatami is a three dimensional wall tile made from 90 per cent recycled natural cork.

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Realizing the benefits of technology on hotel operations

Revinate

The Hotel Moment podcast — episode 52 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate’s CRO, and Tobias Koehler, Chief Commerical Officer at BIG MAMA Hotels, emphasize ways hoteliers can use technology to streamline operations. They also discuss how to become technologically savvy and gain confidence about [.] The post Realizing the benefits of technology on hotel operations appeared first on Revinate.

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Kaldewei at the ISH 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Kaldewei at the ISH 2023 Kaldewei at the ISH 2023 Kaldewei will be exhibiting at the ISH in Frankfurt next month, with a focus on revolutionary innovations and sustainable bathroom solutions… After a four year break, Kaldewei will be making its presence felt at the trade fair with inspired collaborations with renowned designers while presenting solutions for exceptional bathrooms that are sensual as well as comfortable and user-friendly.

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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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Canopy by Hilton debuts in Canada

Hotel Business

Hilton , Easton’s Group of Hotels and The Gupta Group have opened Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville, marking the brand’s Canadian debut. Reetu Gupta, ambassadress, The Gupta Group and Easton’s Group of Hotels, said, “With its premium location, the hotel will bring a unique blend of sophistication, convenience and urban living. Nestled between the picturesque Yorkville neighborhood and the wooded Rosedale neighborhood, Canopy Toronto Yorkville offers guests an exciting new way to experienc

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The BoTree names GM ahead of summer opening

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The BoTree, opening in Marylebone, London this summer , has appointed Eva Mount as its general manager. Mount joins The BoTree from sister hotel The Guardsman. Both properties, as well as Middle Eight, form part of Shiva Hotels’ portfolio. Having spent over 10 years with Firmdale Hotels , including general manager roles at Dorset Square Hotel and Charlotte Street Hotel, Mount has gained five-star experience working across other independent properties in London.

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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending Feb. 11

Hotel Business

U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR ‘s latest data through Feb. 11. Feb. 5-11 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019): Occupancy: 57.8% (-8.7%) ADR: $150.97 (+13.4%) RevPAR: $87.21 (+3.6%) While none of the top 25 markets saw an occupancy increase over 2019, Dallas came closest to its 2019 comparable (-0.7% to 66.1%).

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HotelPORT partners with GIATA

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Hospitality content distribution company HotelPORT has announced a global partnership with database management company GIATA to expand the reach of PropertyVIEW. PorpertyVIEW is a hospitality content monitor and audit technology solution. Its content verification services allows hotel owners, management companies, chain and independent hotels monitor and amend descriptive content, amenities and photos of advertised properties across multiple channels.

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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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Remington Hotels adds Texas hotel

Hotel Business

Hotel management company Remington Hotels has signed a management agreement for La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeway. The property marks the company’s fifth hotel in the Austin area. Remington will manage the hotel’s sales, marketing, operations, revenue management and overall customer satisfaction results. “The addition of the La Quinta complements both the Springhill Suites West Austin and Lakeway Resort and Spa properties, giving Remington the opportunity to service every unique trav

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Why you should attend Mews Unfold 2023

MEWS

Unless you've been living under a rock (hey, we love eco stays), you’ll have heard about Mews Unfold. Every year, our flagship hospitality tech event attracts the best of the best: future shifters, hotel tech disruptors and fearless innovators. People who look at mediocrity and say: no thanks. And since you're reading this, we know you belong to this group of trailblazers too.

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