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Interview with Malvin Gipson of Memphis Tourism
Malvin Gipson Vice President of Sales, Sports and Convention Services at Memphis Tourism Q: Before we begin, can you tell me about yourself and your background? I grew up in Nashville and was very active in several sports, including football and track and field. I was fortunate enough to earn a football scholarship to the…
Five in 5 Friday roundup with things the Memphis Tourism team did for members this week.
Members of the Marketing and Research Teams worked with Buzzfeed to create two unique Memphis campaigns for Buzzfeed’s website and social media. One campaign spotlights local signature dishes and Memphis as a culinary destination. The second campaign promotes Memphis as a music city as well as Holiday Events and traditions. Read More
How execs view hotel development, lending, design
Speakers during the online Southern Lodging Summit discussed their outlook for new hotel development, investment in distressed assets, and design and operational changes looming for hotels. By Dan Kubacki dkubacki@hotelnewsnow.com @HNN_Dan REPORT FROM THE U.S.—The fourth quarter of 2020 will reveal much about how hoteliers act in a continued state of uncertainty. Participants on the…
AHLA Front Desk Feedback – Survey of Hotels on Financial Crisis
The American Hotel & Lodging Association conducted a survey of more than 1,000 members from September 14-16, 2020. Survey topics included the hotel’s financial outlook and staffing levels at the six-month point into the COVID pandemic. Read More
Hospitality TN COVID-19 Industry Update
CONGRESS/WHITE HOUSE NEGOTIATORS STRIKE DEAL ON CORONAVIRUS RESCUE PACKAGE Senate leaders and the Trump administration reached a bipartisan agreement late last night (March 24) on a recovery bill, with votes expected in the Senate (and possibly the House) today (March 25.) The text of the agreement has not been released formally. We believe it will be out around…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Expanded Family and Medical Leave Rights
U.S. Department of Labor The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from…
MMHLA COVID-19 March 23, 2020 Update
Memphis City Mayor and Tennessee Governor’s Executive Orders and What You Should Know Both the Mayor’s and Governor’s offices have issued new executive orders in an effort to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Both executive orders can be downloaded in their entirety below. However, some key points for hotels are: On the Mayor’s Executive…