MAY / JUNE 2024
Vol . 58 , No . 3
SPECIAL REPORT
POWER IN NUMBERS
It ’ s the segment that everyone was holding their breath for to return : group business . Now it ’ s back . Is it the same as before ?
CONFERENCE REWINDS
HUNTER AND AAHOA
HOTELS Magazine was on the scene at two important industry events that speak to two different cohorts but both with the same focus and goals : making smart moves in the hospitality space .
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DEVELOPMENT
D ’ ACCORD AT ACCOR
The Accor the hospitality industry has gotten to know is a rapacious group , habitually on the hunt , stalking its next brand prey . What ’ s next on its plate ?
OPERATIONS
SMOOTH OPERATORS
They aren ’ t new , but there is a newer approach to hotel management that puts an emphasis on technology . Who are they and what are they doing to impress owners ?
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SPECIAL FEATURE
WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY
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Slowly but surely women are being recognized in the higher echelons of hospitality companies . There is still more to be done .
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