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Paving the Way: AHLA’s 2023 Board Chair Leslie D. Hale Poised to Move Five-Year Strategic Plan Forward

Lodging Magazine

Hale made history by being named the first African-American woman to lead a public real estate investment trust in 2018 when she was put in the role of president/CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust. Hale Poised to Move Five-Year Strategic Plan Forward appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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AHLA Announces Three Leadership Promotions

Lodging Magazine

In her new role, Pearce will develop industry initiatives and ensure alignment and execution of AHLA’s strategic plan and organizational priorities. Pearce joined AHLA in 2018 […]. The post AHLA Announces Three Leadership Promotions appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide names Jason Marino CFO

Hotel Business

Marino joined the company as VP, corporate finance in 2014, where he helped drive the creation and execution of the capital-efficient inventory strategy, as well as the $4-billion acquisition of ILG in 2018, including subsequent integration and transformation programs. He also led the company’s acquisition of Welk Resorts in 2021. “I

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AHLA makes promotions

Hotel Business

In her new role, she shapes and develops key industry initiatives and ensures alignment and execution on AHLA’s strategic plan and organizational priorities. She also oversees the coordination of the AHLA Board of Directors, Executive Committee and associated committees, and key operational functions, including legal.

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HVMG bolsters leadership team

Hotel Business

She joined HVMG in 2010 as VP, strategic planning and human resources. He joined HVMG in 2018 as general manager and was quickly promoted to area general manager in 2019 and regional director of operations in 2022, successfully working to increase profitability, guest service and RevPAR index in the hotels he oversaw.

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How to Master the Balance of Rebranding and Reflagging?

MBB Hospitality

Strategic Communication Plan Develop a communication strategy to announce the rebranding, highlighting the reasons behind the change and the benefits to customers. IHOP to IHOb In 2018, IHOP temporarily rebranded to IHOb to promote its burgers, generating significant buzz and drawing attention to its expanded menu.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

" Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. announced a strategic plan to support the continued expansion of its business. The plan is centered around four key initiatives, which include: New restaurant development in the U.S.; Benihana National Corp. Select U.S. acquisitions; U.S. franchise development; and.