Mandy Murry

Oct 14, 2024 | texaslifestylemag.com | Wendi Baird |Mandy Murry

by Mandy Murry on October 15, 2024 in Travels, ShareThe Rise of Road TripsRecent trends indicate a growing preference for road travel, driven by the desire for cost-effective vacations and the freedom of the open road. This shift is further fueled by economic factors such as inflation, prompting travelers to seek destinations closer to home.

Oct 2, 2024 | hotelnewsresource.com | Stewart Kiely |Jim Lopolito |Mandy Murry

The Pros and Cons of Using H-2B and J-1 Visa Employees in the Hospitality Industry    The hospitality industry is a dynamic sector characterized by fluctuating demands and a diverse customer base. Hospitality Case Study: Highly Seasonal Hotel In my case, I was operating a branded hotel in a highly seasonal location; The Grand Canyon.

Sep 18, 2024 | hotelnewsresource.com | Stewart Kiely |Lily McIlwain |Jim Lopolito |Mandy Murry

Resort Case Study: Master Planning a 99-Hectare Property in Southeast Asia - Image Credit Unsplash+    Master Planning, a 99 Ha large-scale estate in Indonesia, is a complex and ambitious undertaking requiring careful consideration, planning and financial backing. Mistakes during the initial phase can lead to costly delays, unsustainable development, and a failure to meet the project and stakeholders’ expectations.

Sep 12, 2024 | hotelnewsresource.com | Jim Lopolito |Mandy Murry |Jon Peck |Haydn Kramer

The Hospitality Customer You Didn’t Train For - By Jim Lopolito - Image Credit Unsplash+    Fundamentals in Accident Training Shaping how well we execute service to our guests is a primary function of hotel and restaurant training. From the front of house to the back, and the first floor to the top floor, we support our teams on the path to guest experience and financial rewards. This is fundamental and we hope that nothing gets in the way of our dreams.

Sep 12, 2024 | hospitalitynet.org | Mandy Murry |Mandy Murry Principal |Road Trippin’

The news is bleeding with travel gloom and discouraging numbers for the hospitality market. Headlines tout softening and consumer spending coming to a halt while exploiting the idea that luxury travel is both thriving and diving. Bloomberg reported that even with deep-pocketed travelers, the word right now is “value.”Reality: Travel is slowing, but this has been happening, and the news cycle is catching up to reports and trends of 2024.