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By Greg Johnson There is an interesting relationship between the Egyptian plover, a graceful wader bird species, and the Nile crocodile, and this symbiosis ripped straight from the latest 4K nature documentary series offers a fundamental lesson for any hotel manager or aspiring executive. In the tropical regions of Africa, the crocodile lurks about inRead more

Williamsburg, VA and Pasadena, TX (July 8, 2019) Newport Hospitality Group Inc. (NHG), a leading hotel developer and hotel management company, has recently been selected to manage the Candlewood Suites Houston/Pasadena Texas for New Lion II, LLC. The 81-suite Candlewood Suites Houston/Pasadena is located just southeast of Houston in Pasadena, Texas right along the SamRead more

By: Tommy Beyer You have heard this said before, but why is it so hard to remember and even harder to pay attention to all the minutia that buzzes past your desk every day? Hospitality will always be an industry built on people and personal relationships, so taking the time to connect with your teamRead more

By: Tommy Beyer Who doesn’t like to win? I enjoy watching sportscar racing and it isn’t necessarily the fastest cars that win but the car with the best team behind it. The win goes to the crew that took the time to develop and carry out a great strategy, and this same theme applies toRead more

By: Tommy Beyer Too often it is easy to forget what industry you are working. Hospitality brings with it a few disciplines and peculiarities that distinguish it from other trades, and as a career hotelier I am sorrowfully witness to many of us forgetting these core tenets. While tourism may include restaurants, hotels, airlines, tourRead more

By: Tommy Beyer Never underestimate what this linchpin of a hotel organization can bring to the table. From a large, full service property to a small, select service one, the general manager is the one who sets the tone for the entire hotel, keeps everyone on the same page and ultimately is responsible for theRead more

By: Tommy Beyer In today’s 24/7 work cycle, is there still such a thing as balance, or is it more important to find ways to seamlessly blend work and life together? I would argue that blending is not the right direction to head in from a personal and professional perspective. To illustrate why this isRead more

Louisville, KY (January 30, 2019) – Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. (NHG), in partnership with ownership group Sina Hospitality of Richmond, Virginia, has now officially opened and will continue to manage a 78-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott property at Louisville International Airport. Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for longer stays, this hotel offers studio andRead more

By: Tommy Beyer Hoteliers are constantly pulled in countless different directions on a daily basis. Just think of all of the demands you have of your time. On second thought, don’t think of them; it will only stress you out! All the meetings and the persistent distractions can do a number on your concentration. YouRead more

Williamsburg, VA and Philadelphia, PA (November 29, 2018) Newport Hospitality Group Inc. (NHG), a leading hotel management company, has recently been selected to manage the Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Great Valley for S&K Holdings, LLC. The Homewood Suites is a 123-room extended stay hotel with 1,749 square feet of meeting space and 24-hour sundry service.Read more

By Larry Mogelonsky The hospitality industry will always be fraught with challenges that we must overcome if we are to stay afloat. But as they say, the more things change the more they stay the same. I’ve always stressed that hospitality is, at its core, a business of people interacting with people. If you areRead more

WILLIAMSBURG, VA (October 18, 2018) —Newport Hospitality Group Inc., (NHG) a leading hotel management company, has recently been selected by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) of Wise County, to manage the historic Inn at Wise in Wise, Virginia. The Inn at Wise is home to an amazing history, and a story that is uniquely Southwest Virginia. Read more

By Josh Rigsby and Tommy Beyer Hotels in college towns mean big business. Hoteliers salivate over the numerous high-demand events such as graduations, football games, parent weekends and freshman orientation. Capitalizing on these lucrative peak periods has resulted in many small, university-centric municipalities that now have booming hospitality industries with a significant increase in supply.Read more

By Tommy Beyer You’ve likely heard the titular phrase in one shape or another. The concept is that the people who are the best at what they do will get all of the assigned tasks done while those who are not as good can’t seem to find the time. What is it about these so-calledRead more

By: Lizz Chambers WILLIAMSBURG, VA (May 15, 2018) — Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. recently recognized its top performing teams of 2017 during the company’s recent Annual Leadership Conference and Awards Celebration, held in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 3-day conference was attended by Newport Hospitality Group corporate representatives and approximately 80 General Managers and Directors of Sales,Read more

By: Tommy Beyer For those of you who are currently enrolled in school and pursuing a degree in hospitality management, I’ll let you in on a secret. You are being lied to! “Not surprising” you might say, as we all already knew that. I should preface this by saying that I think attending a reputableRead more

By: Lizz Chambers, CHA/CHE Are you the person in your organization who seems to inspire trust? Are you known as the empathic and trustworthy person who associates come to with workplace issues that may be sensitive in nature? Do you pride yourself in keeping a confidence while facilitating corporate change? Usually your associates will come beggingRead more

By: Tommy Beyer Flowing your role is a very simple mantra for a hotelier to adopt, but first you must wholeheartedly understand the concept of Flex and Flow. This applies to the Profit and Loss Statement generated for your property each month, usually from the accounting department. When your property is in a flow position,Read more

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. (October 17, 2017) — Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. (NHG), a prominent hotel management company in the Eastern United States, recently debuted its new team member insider mobile app powered by hubEngage™ and affectionately called “Mikey” (Motivation, Inspiration, Knowledge, Engagement and You) after the company’s Founder and Chairman, Michael Pleninger. As an innovative tool forRead more

Williamsburg, VA and Blacksburg, VA: (September 26, 2017) Newport Hospitality Group Inc., (NHG) a leading hotel management company, has opened the Residence Inn Blacksburg-University on September 8, 2017, located next to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. This Residence Inn features 126 rooms and suites, and is the newest property in the fast-growing Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metropolitan area. BuiltRead more

By: Lizz Chambers You show up at 8am for a training workshop, dreading it all week. Right as you are about to step inside, you stop and the question pops into your mind, “Why am I here? Will this be worth my ever-so-fleeting time? And if they make me play games, I think I mayRead more

By: Tommy Beyer I often tell the story to my team of my experience as a bright-eyed, 22-year-old kid walking into a property for the first time as its newly minted general manager. It was a job that I took rather hastily – who wouldn’t at that age – as I had yet to inspectRead more

By: Lizz Chambers, CHA/CHE “It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” That’s a quote by Tom Brokaw and it’s one of my favorite quotes. I trained myself to keep it in mind when I start my day, and then in late afternoon or evening I reflect on itRead more

Williamsburg, VA: (May 30, 2017) Newport Hospitality Group Inc., (NHG) a leading hotel management company specializing in select and full-service hotels, received the prestigious Partnership Circle Award from Marriott International at its annual Owners Conference held in Los Angeles. The award recognizes organizations for their support of Marriott hotel brands and their dedication to embodying the spiritRead more

Williamsburg, VA and Blacksburg, VA: (May 19, 2017) Newport Hospitality Group Inc., (NHG) a leading hotel management company, has opened a Hyatt Place property in Blacksburg, Virginia directly opposite Virginia Tech University. This hotel features 123 rooms and over 2,500 square feet of meeting space, and is the newest property in the fast-growing Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metropolitan area. PriorRead more