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Delavan Lake Lawn Management's Brandon McConnell Appointed to American Hotel & Lodging Association's National Independent & Boutique Hotel Committee

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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DELAVAN, Wis., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon McConnell, Corporate Executive at Delavan Lake Lawn Management LLC (DLLM), has been appointed to the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AHLA) inaugural national committee dedicated to independent and boutique hotels across the country, while also representing the entire state of Wisconsin.

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  • DELAVAN, Wis., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon McConnell, Corporate Executive at Delavan Lake Lawn Management LLC (DLLM), has been appointed to the American Hotel & Lodging Association 's (AHLA) inaugural national committee dedicated to independent and boutique hotels across the country, while also representing the entire state of Wisconsin.
  • Unanimously nominated by the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) and the state's lodging leaders, McConnell will play a crucial role in shaping AHLA's advocacy priorities, fostering grassroots engagement, and addressing key issues impacting the independent and boutique hotel sector.
  • "I am beyond honored to be appointed to The American Hotel & Lodging Association's National Independent & Boutique Hotel Committee to continue representing and advocating for some of our country's most beautiful hotels and resorts, while also diving deeper into supporting the unique and often nuanced challenges that face this vertical," said McConnell.
  • This exciting achievement and appointment come at a time of significant progress for McConnell as two of DLLM's properties are undergoing extensive renovations.

National Hotel Miami Beach Embracing Flexible Financial Management Tools to Streamline Back-Office Operations

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 101 newly designed city and direct ocean view guest rooms in its historic tower and 36 luxurious cabanas and suites, The National Hotel Miami Beach is impressing guests with stunning views, luxury accommodations, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service. Invisible to guests at this AAA 4 Diamond oceanfront property is how efficiently the hotel's finance team is operating thanks to the addition of two software solutions from Aptech: PVNG Enterprise Accounting and Targetvue Budgeting & Forecasting.

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  • "The Aptech software development team is amazing," said Sarah Fisch, chief financial officer at The National Hotel.
  • The flexibility of the software and the support team makes us feel like both solutions were tailored just for The National Hotel.
  • "We are delighted that The National Hotel is finding PVNG and Targetvue to be so flexible, functional, and user friendly," Costa said.
  • "Being able to streamline their financial processes is enabling management to deliver reports on the fly to those who need them.

Avgeris and Associates, Inc., The Missner Group & Wylie Capital Announce Acquisition and Planned Redevelopment of Vernon Hills International Corporate Park

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Originally developed in 1996, the 70.4-acre site features a 257,927-square-foot, 34' clear height, existing warehouse building.

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  • Originally developed in 1996, the 70.4-acre site features a 257,927-square-foot, 34' clear height, existing warehouse building.
  • "The Vernon Hills area has a high demand for Class-A industrial buildings," said Barry Missner, CEO of the Missner Group.
  • "We are looking forward to partnering with Avgeris and Associates Inc. and Wylie Captial to redevelop a great piece of infill real estate."
  • Redevelopment of the site is anticipated to begin later this year with The Missner Group also serving as general contractor.

Anna Marie Presutti Named 'One Of The Most Influential Women Leaders In Hospitality'

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine. The General Manager and Vice President of Hotel Nikko San Francisco made history as Okura International's first female Vice President; the Japanese parent company owns & operates 79 luxury properties around Asia, Europe, N. America, and the South Pacific.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anna Marie Presutti is 'one of the most influential women leaders in hospitality,' according to WomenWorld Magazine.
  • As VP & GM, Presutti oversaw the 533-room boutique hotel's $60 million renovation.
  • The 9-month program offers housing, relocation, and immersive training, as well as a Management position at the hotel upon completion.
  • Prior to her time at Hotel Nikko, Ms. Presutti has held leadership positions with Kimpton, ITT Sheraton, Hilton, and Sunstone Hotel Properties.

BluHost Taking Hospitality Financial Management Seriously with New Accounting System Upgrade

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluHost is entering 2024 with a new enterprise accounting solution backing its portfolio of select service and ultra-luxury hotels and a mix of fine dining to casual restaurants. José M. Suárez, president and CEO of the Puerto Rico based hospitality management company, selected PVNG by Aptech because of past positive experiences with the company.

Key Points: 
  • José M. Suárez, president and CEO of the Puerto Rico based hospitality management company, selected PVNG by Aptech because of past positive experiences with the company.
  • "When BluHost was founded, it began looking for a unified financial system that could be leveraged across our many hotels and restaurants," said Lissette Rivera, BluHost director of finance.
  • The cloud based PVNG system is easy to use, economical, and gives remote access to whomever needs it.
  • Time is money, and as far as BluHost is concerned, this is the perfect accounting system for our developing hospitality environment."

Hireology Named Best Applicant Tracking System of 2024 by Hotel Tech Report

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hireology , the leading provider of hiring software for multi-location businesses, announced today that its platform has ranked #1 overall on the Global Best Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) list in the 2024 HotelTechAwards .

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hireology , the leading provider of hiring software for multi-location businesses, announced today that its platform has ranked #1 overall on the Global Best Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) list in the 2024 HotelTechAwards .
  • The HotelTechAwards are produced by Hotel Tech Report , the leading authority on hotel software and digital transformation in the hotel industry.
  • Often referred to as "the Grammys of hotel tech," the HotelTechAwards rank the world's best hotel software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users.
  • This means that Hireology's users decided the #1 ATS," said Hotel Tech Report CEO, Jordan Hollander.

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2024 Boards

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.
  • "The restaurant industry is changing along with the expectations of the customers and communities we serve," said Michelle Korsmo, president & CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the NRAEF.
  • "As chairs of the Association and Foundation Boards, Jeff and Shaun bring a passion for exceptional dining experiences and community-based leadership.
  • Treasurer: Carrie Leishman is president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) and the Delaware Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

American Hotel & Lodging Association Names Hireology its Leadership Partner for Talent Technology

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hireology , the leading provider of hiring software for multi-location businesses, today announced a new partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) — the largest hotel association in the U.S. As part of this new partnership, AHLA has named Hireology its Leadership Partner for talent technology.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hireology , the leading provider of hiring software for multi-location businesses, today announced a new partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) — the largest hotel association in the U.S. As part of this new partnership, AHLA has named Hireology its Leadership Partner for talent technology.
  • As the top-rated applicant tracking system on G2 and in Hotel Tech Report, Hireology is uniquely positioned to lead these conversations.
  • "Hireology is an innovative hiring technology leader and provider of value-added hotel-specific workforce knowledge," said Chip Rogers, President & CEO of AHLA.
  • This partnership comes at the heels of several key Hireology initiatives designed to help hospitality businesses capture and retain talent.

Hotel Industry Applauds Removal of LA Homeless-In-Hotels Ballot Measure

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Today’s removal of LA’s Homeless-In-Hotels measure from the March 2024 ballot is a victory for the City of Los Angeles and its hospitality community as it prevents hotels from becoming homeless shelters and protects hotel employees who would have become the first line of care.

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  • Today’s removal of LA’s Homeless-In-Hotels measure from the March 2024 ballot is a victory for the City of Los Angeles and its hospitality community as it prevents hotels from becoming homeless shelters and protects hotel employees who would have become the first line of care.
  • With sponsor UniteHere Local 11 officially pulling its dangerous measure from the ballot shortly after the Los Angeles City Council’s final approval of a compromise ordinance, the city and its hospitality community can begin repairing the reputational and financial harm already caused by the proposed initiative.
  • “This solution ensures that our hotel community is thriving and able to continue providing excellent careers and economic benefits to our iconic neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles,” said Heather Rozman, President and CEO of the Hotel Association of Los Angeles.
  • “We thank the LA City Council for helping to broker a compromise to get the Homeless-In-Hotels measure off the ballot.”
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Longtime Hyatt Hotels Corporation Counsel, Rob Schnitz, Joins Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer LLP to Lead Hospitality Practice and Open Chicago Office

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer LLP (KCO) is pleased to announce that Rob Schnitz , a longtime counsel with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has joined the firm as a partner leading the firm's Hospitality Law practice and its expansion into the Chicago market.

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  • and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer LLP (KCO) is pleased to announce that Rob Schnitz , a longtime counsel with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has joined the firm as a partner leading the firm's Hospitality Law practice and its expansion into the Chicago market.
  • The attorneys in KCO's Hospitality Law Practice understand the challenges and business goals that drive their client's decisions for stakeholders, including owners, operators, employees, vendors and guests.
  • "We are delighted to have Rob join our firm and launch our Chicago office," says Michael D. Kabat , managing partner at KCO.
  • Schnitz earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.