International Society of Hospitality Consultants

I bet you thought we were finished with the 2025 New Member announcements! ?? Please join us in welcoming ISHC's final new member of 2025, Gabriel MATAR of SENTINEL HOSPITALITY! We're happy you're here Gabriel, and congratulations on your induction! #hospitality #consultant #france

"The scene is typical. The inflection point between strategy and execution starts when we are methodically laying out revenue projections. We are in the ‘war room’ for months to design, vet and discuss revenue projections. We look at how to increase occupancy and rates, decrease the distribution costs, and look at market changes within our accounts or the competitive set to get us to the answer. Then, commercial teams of sales, marketing, and revenue management start crafting action plans to get there. It makes sense. And it is an approach that most people take. Then why do most teams fail in this gap from strategy to execution?" Get all the answers by click here --> https://lnkd.in/dY2dKV26 #hospitality #strategy #mindthegap Hotel News Now

The ISHC ALIS CALA Rising Star Award nomination deadline is only 10 days away! This prestigious award recognizes emerging talent and future leaders in the #Caribbean and #LatinAmerica hospitality sectors and is open to all qualifying Rising Stars, age 35 years of age or younger (born on or after April 30, 1990). Do you know an outstanding young professional who is making a significant impact in hospitality? Now is the time to nominate them! Nomination Form: https://lnkd.in/e77BmkQ4 #ALISCALA #RisingStarAward #HospitalityLeadership #EmergingLeaders #HospitalityIndustry

Joining a professional organization is just the first step - how you engage is what truly makes it valuable. At ISHC, we know a thing or two about maximizing membership. Whether you're a new member or considering joining a professional organization, there’s more to it than just paying dues. Real connections, industry insights, and leadership opportunities come from active participation. Here are a few ways to make the most of your membership: ? Attend the new member orientation - learn the ins and outs early ? Show up and engage at events - networking is key! ? Showcase your membership - credibility matters ? Volunteer your time - thought leadership starts with giving back ? Read the emails (yes, really!) - there’s often more value there than you think Your membership is an opportunity...lean in, get involved, and see what doors open! How have you made the most of your professional memberships? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Thank you to Christopher Arlotta and CJ Media Solutions, LLC for inviting us to contribute to CJ's Weekly Check-In. #hospitality #networking #professionaldevelopment #memberbenefits

Calling all #Caribbean and #LatinAmerica #hospitality industry professionals! It's time to nominate the Rising Star in your orbit! We are currently accepting nominations for the ISHC ALIS CALA Rising Star Award. This award was created in 2011, by ISHC in collaboration with The BHN Group, to recognize emerging leadership talent in the Caribbean and Latin American regions from the hospitality industry. We invite you to submit nominations for individuals who exemplify this prestigious award! Nominations are due by midnight EST on March 3, 2025. Details and Nomination form --> https://lnkd.in/e77BmkQ4 Past winners include: 2024 – Brittany Brathwaite 2023 – Julianna Musgrove 2022 – Alisteer Nelson, MBA 2021 – Darling Mariel Mendez 2020 – Creasha-Dine Thompson 2019 – Paola López Gómez 2018 – Saul Nu?ez 2017 – Marlen Kupniewski Mena 2016 – Pedro Javier Tomas Contreras 2015 – Christal Stubbs 2014 – Sanovnik Destang, CPA, CA, CFA Destang 2013 – Rodrigo Rizzi de Oliveira 2012 – Maxence B. 2011 – Rafael Bolivar

"Live tourism is not just a trend; it's a movement reshaping how travelers perceive destinations. For hotels, it represents a golden opportunity to transition from being mere service providers to cultural ambassadors. By integrating local narratives into their offerings, hotels can enhance guest satisfaction, build loyalty and unlock new revenue streams. The secret to success lies in storytelling — offering experiences that resonate, inspire and leave guests yearning to return. As the demand for live tourism grows, proactive adaptation can position hotels as leaders in this transformative era of travel." Find Judith's top tips here --> https://lnkd.in/eSYkbCSS #tourism #hotels #culture Hotel News Now

"Modern BI Solutions are transforming restaurants and bars revenue optimization. They provide restaurants and bars with the necessary insights to make informed decisions about menu design, pricing and inventory management. By aggregating data from across the property, BI solutions help managers understand guest preferences, predict demand and optimize offerings, ensuring a more tailored dining experience for each guest." Food for thought: Why food-and-beverage revenue is the hotel industry's best-kept secret. Get the tea, while it's hot! (you see what we did there? ?? ) --> https://lnkd.in/eKRzaiiF #foodandbeverage #hotels #hospitality

Time is running out to submit your nomination for the 2025 Young Leader Award to be presented at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) next month in Berlin! The Young Leader Award was established to recognize and celebrate the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry and we need YOU to help us identify them by nominating someone today! Nomination Form --> https://lnkd.in/eTq8J6Ud #hospitality #hotels #europe #middleeast #africa

If you've ever wondered who is a member of ISHC, you may have seen many of them at ALIS this past week in L.A.! We know we did! Congratulations to the ISHC 2025 new members who received their pins. And a very special Congratulations to Ben Weprin who was the recipient of the 2025 Pioneer Award! Next up, we'll see you at Hunter Hotel Investment Conference and then in Berlin for International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF)! #hospitality #consultant #hotelinvestment The BHN Group

"I have been involved recently in two projects with major brands where the brand pulled out after the commencement of sales to residence buyers. Now granted the developer in each case was not entirely in compliance with their contractual obligations with the brand. But the projects were not stalled, were proceeding to completion and the breaches for which the termination was triggered were not so egregious and well outside the bounds by which, in my experience, most international operators would seek to pull the plug on a deal that was likely to otherwise materialize. Operators will patiently tolerate quite a few contractual indiscretions by developers if they see the finish line in sight. These high front-end cost projects are, after all, hard to complete." Curbing the enthusiasm on branded residences in the hospitality industry What happens if the brand goes away? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/dgd89pPX Hotel News Now #brandedresidential #hospitality #development