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PM Hotel Group names Paul Sacco chief growth and development officer

July 10, 2024

Hospitality management company PM Hotel Group has appointed Paul Sacco as chief growth and development officer. With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at Mint House and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, he will lead the company’s strategic expansion, especially in the full-service and luxury hotel sectors across the company’s target markets. “Paul’s […]

NYU IHIIC 2024: CEOs debate potential of AI

June 11, 2024

At an NYU conference CEO panel, opinions varied on how AI can be used today in the back- and front-of-house. Joseph Bojanowski, CEO, PM Hotel Group, said he doesn’t expect his hotels to ever go back to pre-COVID staffing levels and to better manage they want to employ technology (robotics, AI, etc.) for highly repetitive […]

PM Hotel Group announces partnership with Procure Impact and joins the Dignity of Work Pledge

May 23, 2024

“PM Hotel Group believes in people-first hospitality. We are proud to stand alongside Procure Impact and the AHLA in support of the Dignity of Work Pledge,” said Ryan Butler, Corporate Director, Sustainability & Energy, PM Hotel Group. “As a company, we’re committed to our core values of respect for one another, our communities and the planet. We […]

PM Hotel Group to manage Virginia Staybridge Suites by IHG

May 22, 2024

“Our team is thrilled to expand our footprint in the Washington, D.C. Metro area and to further our relationship with IHG Hotels and Resorts,” PM Hotel Group President Joseph Bojanowski said in a statement. “PM Hotel Group is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value through our approach to enhancing the guest experience and driving operational […]

PM Hotel Group unveils sixth Annual Sustainability Report highlighting significant advances in 2023

May 7, 2024

“At PM Hotel Group, a successful sustainability program is one that has broad engagement and is embedded in every aspect of our operations,” said Joseph Bojanowski, President, PM Hotel Group. “For the sixth consecutive year, we are proud to share the results of our annual sustainability initiatives and report on the continued growth of our sustainability programs.”

Why learning and development are essential to employee retention

April 29, 2024

“For years, the crucial aspect of learning and development lingered in the shadows of the overall associate journey. Far too frequently, new hires were hastily embraced, introduced to the team, and subjected to brief and ineffective training, essentially being cast adrift in the expansive realm of hospitality. Lacking the essential training and resources, associates found […]