Recent Articles in Professional Development

Tips for New Supervisors
Feb 3, 2014

Tips for New Supervisors

The Pros & Cons: Mediation vs. Litigation
Feb 3, 2014

The Pros & Cons: Mediation vs. Litigation

Working with and Understanding Different Generations in Hospitality
Feb 2, 2014

Generational issues in the Hospitality Industry - a moving target | By Terence Ronson   - reprinted with the permission of the author

In a few short weeks, the US Government will embark upon a US$15 billion decade long exercise , with results expected to show there is no such thing anymore as the typical American – Joe has gone with the wind.

If this is indeed true, then you can rightly say, there is no typical guest. America may have a population of 300+ million, but China has for times that, and they are expected to be the biggest outbound travelers of this decade – and with a rapidly growing middle class, they are certainly becoming affluent enough. Have you really thought through how this new generation of travelers can positively impact your business?

10 things to consider about negotiating a new hotel management agreement more successful.
Feb 1, 2014

Hotel Lawyer: Are you thinking about negotiating a new hotel management agreement? Here are 10 things to consider about making your process smoother and more successful.  
 

Recommended Reading: Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership From the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner
Feb 1, 2014

		Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership From the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner Team, leadership and accountability,

Hotel Owners: Take Note of Trends from HVS
Jan 29, 2014

Today’s Hotel Property Deals Involve Less Risk and More Balance

HOW TO BUY A HOTEL Handbook: - the Hotel Purchase Agreement documentation and process
Jan 28, 2014

HOW TO BUY A HOTEL Handbook: labor and employment tips

by the JMBM Global Hospitality Group®

Buying a hotel - the Hotel Purchase Agreement documentation and process

The Hotel Purchase Agreement documentation and process is where fortunes can be won or lost.

Mind Your Manners - Part Two - Case Study by Kathleen Hogan
Jan 27, 2014

The following is a personal case study of two banks where I have worked and how their corporate manners affected their respective team members. This case study research was compiled in 2002. Two different corporate cultures were created by senior management's manner of conducting business. One emphasized professionalism while the other emphasized performance results.

A Personal Interview with Chef Guillaume Marchand of the Ritz-Carlton
Jan 26, 2014

An in-depth interview with a creative and motivated culinary professional at one of hospitality's best known hotel brands by Meg McDonough

What are you doing when you aren't cooking (for your hotel restaurant)?
Jan 24, 2014

	A Three-Part Harmony (yes, Money): Networking : Marketing : Fulfillment

The need to understand and work with the law continues to grow in hospitality – Today and in the Future by Dr. John Hogan
Jan 22, 2014

Keys to Success ™ -

In my continuing professional work as an educator, an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, as a consultant, author and speaker, I clearly see that the need to understand and work with the law continues to grow. As owners and operators in hotels, restaurants, spas, clubs and other hospitality businesses, we must recognize what a litigious society we are and how to protect all parties to the best of our knowledge.

Plan Now to Improve 2014 Performance & Results With a Management Incentive Program
Jan 22, 2014