INSIGHTS

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

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

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 Tommy Beyer It is a perfectly valid question. No matter what organization you are in, there are layers. In hotels, there are line level associates, middle managers or department heads and senior executives. I am not here to debate who the lifeline of the property is, but rather to discuss the importance of middleRead more