
Gencom-Led JV Buys InterContinental in Downtown Miami for $300M
A joint venture led by Gencom has acquired the 652-room InterContinental Miami for $300 million, securing a high-performing asset in a prime waterfront location.
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A joint venture led by Gencom has acquired the 652-room InterContinental Miami for $300 million, securing a high-performing asset in a prime waterfront location.
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The former Best Western manager has built an $8 billion luxury hospitality portfolio including high-profile Ritz-Carlton and InterContinental properties across major markets.

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The formula for standing out in sales includes expertise and rapport.

Gen Z customer service feels colder due to less face-to-face interaction.
The franchisor’s innovative AI Assistant Learning Center, recently earning a Travel Weekly Silver Magellan Award, reflects the brand’s forward-thinking approach to education.

Massage Envy is adding a few robotic hands to select franchise locations, giving clients the option to book Aescape, an AI-powered, self-guided massage service that lets users personalize pressure, music, muscle targets and recovery goals through a touchscreen.

Cityscape Global 2025 returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a focus on urban innovation and real estate development.

Microlearning reaches employees where they are, with video and audio becoming the preferred format for learning and retaining information.

Companies should communicate with customers in a friendly manner, avoiding negative cues that can harm customer relationships.

Success involves building and honoring human connections, which is essential for business success and customer satisfaction.

Leaders need to recognize the difference between employees who don’t want to be there and those who are questioning the way things are done.

The most common complaint I get from my audiences and consulting clients is about how bad the young labor force is and how this generation doesn't want to work hard.

There is a direct correlation between love, loyalty, and profitability.

Kimberly Powell, a former spa guest, became a successful multi-unit owner of Woodhouse Spas, turning her passion into a thriving business venture.

MassageLuxe, a spa franchise specializing in massages as well as aesthetic services, is expanding its footprint in Minnesota through new and existing franchising, with plans to open 16 locations across the state over the next five years.

World-class customer experience brands have a common customer experience action statement that guides their employees.

Woodhouse Spas has become a premier opportunity for women entrepreneurs who want to combine their passion for wellness with business ownership.

A new approach to recruitment is needed, focusing on creating a world-class recruitment experience that attracts top talent and enhances company culture.

A study found that one bad employee can spread negative behavior to others in a workplace culture.

Kimberly Powell, a multi-unit Woodhouse Spa franchise owner, shared her journey with franchising.

The article discusses the use of AI in customer service, but does not focus on franchise or multi-unit businesses.