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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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