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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Continuing its focus on supporting the needs of the independent hotel community, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) announces the launch of its Luxury Leisure Sales GSO division. This expansion will represent leisure Member resorts and hotels in the luxury leisure…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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The meeting and event industry will unite for Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3, and the most important message about GMID is the power behind face-to-face meetings. “It's really, really important that we remember the purpose of bringing everyone together is to…

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Meeting and event industry professionals will come together for the annual Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3, tasked with raising awareness about the importance and economic impact of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and…

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Editor’s Note: This is an update to an article that published in April 2024. On April 3, the meeting and event industry will unite for Global Meetings Industry Day, an international day of advocacy and education designed to spotlight the importance and economic impact of…

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Editor’s Note: This story, originally published in April 2022, has been updated for #GMID2025. When a group of meeting professionals in Edmonton, Canada, came up with the idea to have a day devoted to the profession, little did they know their gathering would be the…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only…

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Associated Luxury Hotels International continues to add partners in the event and meeting world by recently signing agreements with event technology platform Swoogo and entertainment provider G7 Entertainment. The leading luxury global hospitality sales organization, known as…

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Across our vibrant communities, ALHI Members are stepping up to make a difference. From financial support for local agencies to participating in impactful initiatives, these organizations are dedicated to helping our neighbors thrive. In this roundup, we'll spotlight some of…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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A look back at the 10 most read stories from the ALHI Insider European edition in 2024. 1. Destination: Colorado Springs 2. Destination: London 3. A Matter of Civility 4. Eye on Geopolitical Upheaval 5. F1 Racing in the Driver's Seat 6. AT&T Hotel & Conference…

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A look back at the 10 most read stories from the ALHI Insider in 2024. 1. Key Economic Metrics Raise Level of CEO Confidence 2. F1 Racing in the Driver's Seat 3. U.S. Hotels Report: It's Complicated 4. New Labor Rules Test Hotel Budgets, Operations ​5. Podcast…

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Editor’s Note: The Strategic Advisory Group, a division of ALHI, provides customized management and strategic advising to Member hotels, clients and preferred partners. Dr. Lalia Rach, Executive Managing Director, recently conducted the group’s third roundtable…

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Sam Jacobson, founder of Ideaction Consulting, is a seasoned expert who has helped numerous venues and wedding planners elevate their businesses. As a trusted expert in the industry, he is known for his data-driven approach, strategic mindset and insights into the world of…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: The Strategic Advisory Group, a division of ALHI, provides customized management and strategic advising to Member hotels, clients and preferred partners. Dr. Lalia Rach, Executive Managing Director, recently conducted the group’s second roundtable…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: The Strategic Advisory Group, a division of ALHI, provides customized management and strategic advising to Member hotels, clients and preferred partners. The overall goal is to assist organizations and individual professionals through targeted training…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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As the meeting and event industry gathers April 11 for Global Meetings Industry Day, here’s a look back at meetings that changed the course of history, moments that would not have occurred without a face-to-face meeting. The Magna Carta, 1215 The Maga Carta, also known as…

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When we meet, we change the world. A simple phrase that encompasses the power and value of the meeting and event industry. The industry will unite around the world on April 11 for Global Meetings Industry Day, an international day of advocacy and education designed to spotlight…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy in 2024 that will “connect the dots” to be helpful…

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Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first installment of Connecting the Dots, a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series will examine issues in the global economy in 2024 that will…

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A look back at the 10 most read stories from the ALHI Insider newsletter in 2023. 1. Planners Get Creative in Wake of Price Increases 2. Human Trafficking Survivor Shares Story 3. Pickleball Draws Hotels' Interest 4. GMID Unites Meeting Industry for Day of Advocacy 5…

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Courageous, self-aware and leading from the heart—these are all attributes held by Maj. Gen. Ondra L. Berry, the Adjutant General for the State of Nevada. Berry’s path to leadership began in the 1990s when he was a police lieutenant just starting out in his career…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Summer 2023 edition of Beyond the Meeting Room, ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the June 2023 State of the Industry Special Edition of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond…

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This article first published in the June 2023 State of the Industry Special Edition of Beyond the Meeting Room, ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the June 2023 Special Edition of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle…

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Editor’s note: This report accompanies an article, Forecast Sunny for Hotels, first published in the June 2023 Special Edition of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the June 2023 Special Edition of Beyond the…

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The $1.6 trillion global business meeting and event industry recovered at about 80% of pre-COVID pandemic levels in 2022 according to a signature research report released Monday by the Events Industry Council and Oxford Economics. The 2023 Global Economic Significance of Business…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Spring 2023 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling…

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When Lynn McCullough booked a meeting for medical technology professionals at Château Élan in Georgia, she also contributed to the growth of the “ALHI Forest,” which numbers nearly 2,400 trees around the world and counting. So, what exactly is the…

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What we learned on Global Meetings Industry Day 2023. #FaceToFaceMatters Whether the gatherings were big or small—several reported between 150 to 300 attendees—one clear message resonated: it’s all about face-to-face. While more than eight in 10 executives…

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U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman shared his perspective for meeting planners about Global Meetings Industry Day, March 30, 2023. Why the theme #MeetingsMatter? Simply said, there's power in convening. This year’s theme aims to position the…

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Editor’s Note: This story, originally published in April 2022, has been updated for #GMID2023. When a group of meeting professionals in Edmonton, Canada, came up with the idea to have a day devoted to the professional, little did they know their gathering would be the…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

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Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and Hosts Global, a strategic partner for meeting and event planners worldwide, have entered a strategic partnership designed to bring expanded destination service support to sought-after locations across the globe. The alignment…

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Neen James, an advisor for ALHI’s Strategic Advisory Group, is a partner in the international education company Thought Leaders Global, and a leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes that challenge audiences to prioritize focus in their work and lives. She is…

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Jan Freitag is National Director, Hospitality Analytics for the CoStar Group. He oversees a variety of projects, all charged with the accumulation and interpretation of U.S. lodging data. He is a sought-after public speaker and is frequently quoted in trade publications and the…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room , ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, observed on Wednesday, Jan. 11, are intended to raise awareness and provide education on the prevention of human trafficking. ALHI is a proud member and endorser of The Tourism…

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Here’s a look back at the 10 most read stories from the ALHI Insider newsletter in 2022. 1. Interview with a Planner: How the Delos Wellness Certificate Can Improve the Meetings Experience 2. Group Incentive Travel is Back in a Big Way 3. Delos Nutrition Expert Offers…

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Meeting and event industry leaders share with ALHI Insider their aspirations for 2023. Rob Adams, President & Owner, Bishop-McCann What book would you like to read by the end of 2023? Atomic Habits by James Clear. (The book is a comprehensive, practical guide on how to change…

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Tree planting programs are part of a larger trend toward “greener” meetings, one so widespread that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publishes its own “Green Meetings” guide where meeting planners can find tips, tools and resources to make…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room, ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

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Editor’s note: This article first published in the Fall 2022 issue of Beyond the Meeting Room, ALHI’s printed magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication focused on sharing compelling, inspirational and educational stories from beyond the four walls of a meeting room…

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Steve Rudner, Founder and Managing Partner of Rudner Law Offices, represents hotels, resorts and conference centers throughout the world, including some of the world’s largest hotel companies, prestigious independent properties, management companies, luxury collections…

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SpeakerSue, also known as Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, focuses on just one thing—helping people get best results—through her passionate, practical and fun approach. The author of two books, “Power Sales Writing” and “How to Say it to Sell It…

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ECPAT-USA, the leading anti-child trafficking organization seeking to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the U.S., will honor four leaders in the anti-trafficking movement at its annual Freedom Awards benefit this September. The recipients of this year’s…

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Human trafficking is called a modern-day form of slavery, and it is a scourge that knows no boundaries. For all the progress that has been made in raising awareness to the horrors of human trafficking, sadly, the notion persists that human trafficking only happens somewhere else…

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“If you’ve encountered delays and cancellations recently, I apologize.” With those words, Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, demonstrated an aspect of leadership that has resonated at a time when air travel has been challenging for both travelers and…

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Dr. Lalia Rach, Executive Managing Director, Strategic Services, at ALHI, is a successful consultant, educator and leader recognized for her ability as a pragmatic thinker. Her approach to issues of strategy and leadership development produces insightful and distinctive thinking…

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Suzanne McKay, Vice President, Human Resources, at ALHI, is an experienced hospitality industry human resources generalist who is passionate about developing and executing a holistic HR strategic plan to drive organizational, financial and operational success. Her specialties…

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Stand Out for the Positive in Everything You Do What is Red Shoes Living? Quite frankly, it's leading with your heart. With empathy. Putting the human before the title or the circumstance. "If you could walk in someone else's shoes, would you treat them…

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In challenging times, leaders need to reach employees' inner hopes to push for peak performance During a major labor dispute in 1980, Gary Hernbroth was a young pup at the Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. One night, he had a mission: dump out the trash. The…

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Change is inevitable, but predicting it and embracing is a monumental challenge for most people. Yet, 2020 has brought about widespread change, reshaping entire industries and doing so at breakneck speeds. So, if we know old habits die hard, how do we get over the mental hurdles…

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Seek the power of positivity when trying to cope with today's challenging times. We are living in a time of uncertainty about our health, employment and the economy, and more. As a result, many of us are feeling anxious, helpless and fearful about the future. Consequently…

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Two leaders in the hospitality industry discuss what goes into becoming an inspirational executive. When looking to hit the right leadership note, it's worth taking a cue from Billy Joel. Toward the end of his famous, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)," Joel…

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Sarah Soliman Daudin discusses how she learned to adapt on the fly, and what other event professionals can learn from her experience. Sarah Soliman Daudin, DES, president and CEO of Soliman Productions, describes herself as small and feisty. As such, she was not going to let a…