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What Hoteliers Need to Know About Rising Insurance Costs: Leave No Stone Unturned
Terri Stanganelli | September 12, 2023
By Terri Stanganelli Hotel operators can combat rising rates with audits, accountability, and awareness of post-pandemic challenges Just as ensuring hotel safety requires leaving no asset or process unexamined, the quest for affordable property coverage requires casting a wide net. Property insurance is probably the biggest insurance-related concern for all hotel operators this year. It is a very difficult market. Brokers tell us they have not seen a property market like this in 30 years. Thanks largely to an active 2022 hurricane season, reinsurance rates for 2023 have risen 25% to 30%. Carriers are passing on those increases, in th...
‘Experiences’ Matter for Travelers Looking for Independent Luxury Boutique Hotel Stays
Meyer Jabara Hotels | August 22, 2023
The Menhaden, winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ award for two consecutive years, is proof that people crave unique and extraordinary hotel accommodations, excursions, and amenities [Greenport, NY, August 22, 2023] — Oshibori hot towel on arrival. Breathtaking views from a rooftop deck and bar overlooking the coastline; ideal for morning coffee and yoga classes, oyster shucking, fireside S’more’s, and evening cocktails. Galley kitchens on each floor featuring local eats and pastries that are re-stocked three times a day. Concierge-packed picnic baskets filled with delicious cheeses, snacks and local wine to enjoy on area beaches...
Meyer Jabara Hotels’ Journey Culture Reaping a 75% Employee Retention Rate
Meyer Jabara Hotels | August 8, 2023
Implementing principles of continuous cultural improvement is slashing the management company’s turnover rate through empowerment and accountability [Danbury, Conn., August 8, 2023] — Meyer Jabara Hotels is reporting a 24.20% turnover rate through the first half of 2023. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics citing 70% to 80% turnover annually as the industry norm, this 46-year-old hotel ownership and management group is obviously doing something right. With hotel operators still feeling the sting of the “Great Resignation,” MJH is revealing its secret to employee retention success. “Our biggest competitive advantage is wha...
Meyer Jabara Hotels’ Allentown Property Recognized for ‘Excellence in Business’
Meyer Jabara Hotels | July 25, 2023
Delta Hotels by Marriott Allentown earns coveted ‘Excellent Emerging Business’ Award bestowed by the Small Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce [Danbury, Conn., July 25, 2023] — Properties operated by Meyer Jabara Hotels continue to win awards. Recently the Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown was selected by the Small Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce as the winner of its “Excellent Emerging Business” award, presented to a business less than three years old. The honor was awarded for the hotel’s outstanding business practices as demonstrated by their mission, Chamber...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Partners With IMI Agency to Offer Expanded Beverage Program
Meyer Jabara Hotels | July 12, 2023
Leading hotel management and ownership group leverages new food & beverage partnership to elevate training, upselling across its operating portfolio [Danbury, Conn., July 12, 2023] — A proven industry leader in hotel food and beverage operations for more than 45 years, Meyer Jabara Hotels announced a new partnership with IMI Agency to roll out a cutting-edge beverage program at every one of the company’s full-service hotels, and every property equipped with a restaurant, lounge, or banquet hall. Through the agreement, which went into effect at the beginning of June 2023, IMI Agency will provide Meyer Jabara Hotels with expanded ac...
New Hampshire’s The Wentworth Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
The Wentworth | June 22, 2023
JACKSON, NH (June 22, 2023) – Located in the majestic White Mountains of Jackson, NH, The Wentworth announced completion of a hotel-wide renovation as the peak summer season approaches. The $4 million dollar investment project touched all aspects of the 150-year-old inn including 61 guest rooms and suites, the lobby, exterior public and event spaces, new Alpine tavern, and more. These resort-style enhancements signify a new chapter for the storied hotel as it continues its tradition of providing gracious hospitality to visitors to Jackson, a hub for exploring the popular White Mountains region. “As the new stewards of The Wentworth, w...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Promotes Heather Sanborn to Corporate Director Revenue Management
Meyer Jabara Hotels | May 2, 2023
Sanborn brings 23 years of hospitality experience to the table with more than a decade in revenue management; Says sky is the limit for MJH revenue growth potential [Danbury, Conn., May 2, 2023] — To keep on its established trajectory for growth and profitability, President Justin Jabara promotes Heather Sanborn to corporate Director of Revenue Management effective immediately. Previously serving as regional director of revenue management, Sanborn is now responsible for overseeing the entire portfolio and assisting regional revenue managers in their day-to-day tasks. “From the moment Heather joined Meyer Jabara Hotels she emerged as...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Adds Top Performing Holiday Inn Express Aiken to Its Growing Portfolio
Meyer Jabara Hotels | April 25, 2023
Deal marks the fourth IHG brand managed by MJH and its third hotel in South Carolina [Danbury, Conn., April 25, 2023] — Meyer Jabara Hotels has been selected by Miami-based Pappas Hotels to manage the 95-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Aiken, S.C. The limited-service hotel without food and beverage is a top performer in the IHG portfolio. This deal marks the fourth Holiday Inn Express to be managed by MJH and its third hotel in South Carolina. “The time finally came to buy a new hotel, and I knew it needed a professional management team to keep it operating at peak performance,” said Dean Pappas, president of Pappas Hote...
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