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HVMG bolsters leadership team

Hotel Business

The strategic promotions and new leadership team additions include Sue Sanders to EVP, chief strategy and administrative officer; Wilson Turner to SVP, human resources; Angie Cook to SVP of accounting and finance; Suzanne Saunders to SVP, design and construction; and Bob Kisker to VP, operations.

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How to start a hotel business plan

SiteMinder

Research the current and projected demand for hotels in your location, taking into account factors such as population growth, tourism trends, and economic activity. based on your projected occupancy and service levels. Risk management What’s life without a little risk?

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A comprehensive overview of job positions within a hotel

SiteMinder

Duties include negotiating with vendors, managing contracts, quality assurance, stock taking, and accounting. Human resources manager. As well as troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems, the IT manager’s role involves planning ahead and making recommendations regarding new software and improvements. Night auditor.

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How to create a business plan for a hotel

Les Roches

Hotel operations Operating a hotel involves meticulous coordination, starting from managing room reservations to supervising staff members. For this, you will need to provide well-reasoned, yearly projections that take into account peak seasons and off-peak periods – and it’s the same in a large or small hotel plan.

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How long is an online hotel management course

Les Roches

Executive online courses Certificate programs Longer courses that usually last between six months to a year and offer comprehensive education on various aspects of hotel operations and management. They cover a broad range of topics, including hotel administration, guest services, marketing and financial management.

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Everything you need to know about resort development

Les Roches

Infrastructure and public utilities requirements Planning a resort means taking into account a wide range of factors including roads, water supply, sewage systems, electricity, telecommunications and other public utilities. This may involve a combination of equity financing, debt financing, government incentives and investor partnerships.

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Study to get ahead: how to get a business degree

Les Roches

You can work for advertising agencies, marketing firms, corporate marketing departments or media companies Finance and investment banking: if you have a strong aptitude for numbers and finance, you can pursue careers in banking, investment management, financial analysis or corporate finance.