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Who is O’Connor? O’Connor & Associates is a full-service real estate company based in Houston, Texas. Celebrating 50 years of service, O’Connor has grown to...

Protect Your Team. Strengthen Your Business. BC’s hotel industry thrives on exceptional service—but long hours, repetitive motions, and fast-paced environments can lead to Repetitive Strain...

As we are now in the second month of 2025, the Canadian hotel industry is growing and thriving and the focus is especially on Western...

February 21, 2025 – On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada—and every day—the hospitality industry is united in its fight against human trafficking and modern-day...

Gathering and implementing employee feedback is essential for fostering a positive and psychologically safe workplace culture, particularly in the dynamic and guest-focused hotel industry. When...

New trends in hotel sales are emerging (they are admittedly, everywhere!) but everyone does appreciate the mantra of working smarter in 2025, rather than harder. ...

The hotel industry is undergoing significant changes as both major chains and independent properties engage in widespread restructuring, affecting corporate operations, individual hotels, and franchise...

Running a hotel comes with significant operating expenses, and one cost is energy. Between lighting, heating, cooling, and powering the amenities guests expect, electricity bills...

Here’s a figure that might catch your eye – $1,780! According to a recent article in the New York Times, that’s the rate guests are...

In today’s world, where smartphones are as essential as room keys, the hospitality industry is experiencing a pivotal moment of transformation. Technology is no longer...

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        HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

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