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Are you waiting for your Egyptian Plover?

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 10 September, 2019 | 0

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

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NHG Selected to Manage Candlewood Suites Houston/Pasadena Texas

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | Comments are Closed | 9 July, 2019 | 0

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

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Hospitality Is All About The Little Things

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 3 July, 2019 | 0

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

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Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead in Hospitality

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 27 June, 2019 | 0

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

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Don’t Forget That This Is Hospitality

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 30 May, 2019 | 0

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

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The True Value of a GM for Owners

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 22 March, 2019 | 0

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

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Achieving Balance in an Industry that Never Sleeps

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 4 February, 2019 | 0

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

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Newport Hospitality Group Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | Comments are Closed | 30 January, 2019 | 0

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

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Don’t Just Show Up Add Value

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 4 December, 2018 | 0

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

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NHG Selected to Manage Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Great Valley

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | Comments are Closed | 30 November, 2018 | 0

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

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Value luxury as the core guest demand

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 24 October, 2018 | 0

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

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The Inn at Wise

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | Comments are Closed | 18 October, 2018 | 0

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

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How to Win in a College Town

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 27 June, 2018 | 0

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

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The Good Ones Get It Done

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | Comments are Closed | 12 June, 2018 | 0

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

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News And Awards From Our Annual Meeting In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | Comments are Closed | 31 May, 2018 | 0

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

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Three Hospitality Degree Myths Explained

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | 0 comment | 4 January, 2018 | 0

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

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A Hotel Culture Of Trust And How To Attain It

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | 0 comment | 4 January, 2018 | 0

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

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Flow Your Role

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | 0 comment | 4 January, 2018 | 0

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

Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. Launches “Mikey”, A Hospitality Team Member Insider App

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | 0 comment | 17 October, 2017 | 0

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

Newport Hospitality Group Opens Residence Inn Blacksburg in Blacksburg, Virginia

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | 0 comment | 26 September, 2017 | 0

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

Making Orientation Games ‘Fun’damental for Hotel Associates

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | 0 comment | 12 September, 2017 | 0

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

The Secret to Succeeding as a Twentysomething Hotel GM

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | 0 comment | 26 July, 2017 | 0

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

Making a Difference in Your Hotel Culture

By wpmasternhghotels | Insights | 0 comment | 1 June, 2017 | 0

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

Newport Hospitality Group Wins Partnership Circle Award from Marriott International

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | 0 comment | 30 May, 2017 | 0

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

Newport Hospitality Group Opens Hyatt Place in Blacksburg, Virginia

By wpmasternhghotels | Press | 0 comment | 19 May, 2017 | 0

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

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