DayBlink GPO

DayBlink GPO is excited to announce that Jayson Green has been promoted to Director of Strategy & Finance and will take the lead across multiple critical streams of business. Over his time here, he’s worked tirelessly to deliver successful, innovative programs for our independent luxury clients, while being an amazing team member and colleague.? We look forward to his assumption of these additional leadership responsibilities.?Please join us in congratulating him on this well deserved promotion. ??

We’re excited to welcome Susanna Canelon as our new Vice President of Brand & Client Engagement at DayBlink GPO! An award-winning leader, Susanna brings exceptional expertise in driving brand growth, building meaningful client relationships, and delivering innovative strategies that achieve measurable success. Her ability to elevate brand visibility and foster impactful engagement makes her a perfect addition to our team. In this role, Susanna will lead efforts to strengthen our brand, enhance client experiences, and align innovative strategies with our mission to deliver value and accelerate innovation. We’re excited about the expertise, vision, and energy she brings to DayBlink GPO! Welcome to the team Susanna!???

Don’t miss HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems’ recent press release on becoming a preferred vendor for LHW’s Leading Strategic Sourcing Program. Here are some highlights from Michael Lederman, VP of Information Technology at LHW: “At LHW, digital transformation is not just a priority; it’s a strategic imperative. We recognize the importance of equipping our member hotels with the best tools to navigate an ever-evolving industry landscape. With HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems as a preferred provider, we are expanding our commitment to delivering a comprehensive technology stack that accelerates digitization, increases operational efficiency, and elevates the guest experience.” DayBlink GPO is proud to power this program and support independent hotels in their digital transformation journey. To learn more about our negotiated pricing, reach out to our team! #luxuryindependents #hospitality #digitaltransformation

DayBlink GPO is excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Amy Wongso, as a Hospitality Analyst! She recently earned her Global MBA from The George Washington University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Drexel University. With extensive domestic and international experience across various industries—including hotels, restaurants, and the drinking water retail sector—Amy brings a unique perspective and versatile skill set to drive value for independent hotels and support our vendors. Welcome, Amy!

Before we enter the New Year, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate our fellow hoteliers featured on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Gold List! This curated selection highlights some of the best hotels across the globe. Congratulations to: Gstaad Palace – Gstaad, Switzerland Chable Yucatán – Chocholá, Mexico Gran Hotel Inglés – Madrid, Spain Hotel Santa Caterina – Amalfi, Italy? La Posta Vecchia Hotel – Ladispoli, Italy Offering unforgettable experiences, it is an honor to support their success. Thank you for continuing to inspire us and defining excellence in hospitality! #goldlist #hospitality #luxuryindependents

Happy Holidays from DayBlink GPO! As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the partnerships and successes that made 2024 truly special. We’re incredibly grateful for our hoteliers who inspire us every day. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and cheers to continued success and collaboration in 2025! ?? #happyholidays #hospitality #luxuryindependents

At DayBlink GPO, we’re on a mission to level the playing field between hard brands and independent hotels. As the largest hospitality buying consortium supporting luxury independents worldwide, we leverage the collective buying power of over 1,100 hotels. By negotiating competitively priced contracts with over 40 big-brand suppliers (and counting), our sourcing team can act? as an extension of your entire hotel staff. To join the independent movement at no cost or additional obligation, contact our team today! #luxuryindependents #hospitality #costsavings

We are proud to announce our latest partnership with HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems! With an extensive portfolio of products and services, including hardware and software supply, technical support, and more, HRS is a trusted leader in IT solutions. Tailored for hotels, restaurants, spas, and a wide range of other hospitality functions, HRS is recognized as Oracle Hospitality’s largest global partner, operating in 104 countries worldwide. Our independent hotels have access to preferred pricing on all their IT offerings. To find out more about this partnership, contact the DayBlink GPO team today! #luxuryhotels #independents #hospitality #technology

A week ago, our team was hosted by The Leading Hotels of the World for their Annual Convention in Marbella at the beautiful resorts of: Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa Puente Romano Marbella Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Marbella Big shoutout to the LHW team for throwing an amazing event and uniting over 250+ independent hospitality leaders and vendors globally for 3 days of informative business sessions and cultural events. As the strategic sourcing partner of LHW, it is always great to connect and gather feedback from our hotel clients, highlighted by a few success stories shared by our members: ? U.S. hotel reported an impressive 800% year-over-year increase in bookings through our partnership with Hotelbeds ? U.S. hotel emphasized the incremental returns and ROI generated by our partnership with Curacity ? A few hotels globally shared news of placements through our Executive Search partners ? Hotel in Belgium expressed gratitude for enhanced distribution efforts through our revenue optimization consultants ? An Italian restaurant celebrated savings achieved through our partnership with restaurant booking software OpenTable And what better setting to receive such feedback and prepare for 2025 than a scenic golf outing overlooking the Marbella landscape, a live opera performance, and a cocktail hour in a beautifully restored 1965 bullring. Thank you, LHW, for a memorable experience. We look forward to next year’s convention in Bangkok! #hospitality #luxuryindependents #independents

The Hay-Adams stands as one of the most historic hotels in Washington, DC. Sarah Deam, the Director of Sales and Marketing at this iconic property, shared the remarkable cost savings achieved through their first DayBlink GPO vendor contract. As we near the end of 2024, we look forward to continuing to drive value to the Hay-Adams and luxury independents across the globe. #luxuryhotels #hospitality #independenthotels