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10/28/2024

🎉 HAPPY WORLD SWIM DAY! 🎉

It's time to make a splash and dive into some fun! The aim is to help swimmers achieve greatness regardless of culture, language, or skill set.

So, be a dolphin, grab your friends, and let’s turn the pool into a party! Who knows? You might just save a life! 🏊‍♂️💦

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10/27/2024

🎉 Just got my hands on *The New Hotel Revenue Bible*! 🎉

As a 30-year hospitality vet, I’m thrilled to be one of the contributors! If you want the inside scoop on hotels from every angle, this book is a total GEM! 💎

Huge congrats to Bruce Jordan for bringing this masterpiece to life! Get your copy NOW here ... https://hotelrevenuebible.com. Hospitality Peeps - you won't regret it!

10/22/2024

💦 DON'T CHASE YOUR DREAMS, CATCH YOUR DREAMS 💦

Are you tired of sprinting after your dreams like a fish out of water? It’s time to swap that pool for the open ocean and CATCH your dreams!

As a swimmer who’s traded in thousands of laps for a plunge into the deep blue, I’ve discovered that success is all about diving in with guts, finesse and even a splash of fun!

👉 First, visualize your dreams like swimming with dolphins—free, fluid, and exhilarating. Instead of just circling the pool, picture yourself navigating the waves, each stroke propelling you toward your goals.

👉 Refine your approach: set clear, actionable steps to conquer those ocean depths. Just like I analyze my swim technique, evaluate your strengths. What can you improve to tackle the big blue?

👉 Next, make a splash! Surround yourself with a crew of fearless dreamers—whether they’re fellow ocean adventurers or buddies on the beach. They’ll be your lifeline when the waves get choppy (and when sharks show up!).

👉 Finally, embrace the journey! Just like an open-water swim, life is full of surprises. Celebrate the small victories, and don’t worry if you get splashed or even flounder a bit. Remember, catching your dreams means diving in headfirst, not just lounging on the shore.

So, grab your snorkel, take a deep breath, and let’s CATCH those dreams! Who’s ready to get off the block and GO? 🏊

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10/17/2024

The popular Hospitality Today Live Broadcast Show and the entire hospitality industry are still riding high from the epic success of the very first 💥 International Hospitality Students Day 2024! 💥

Thanks to Grand Valley State University, this all-day live event brought together legendary industry leaders who dropped golden nuggets of wisdom for students around the globe. The response has been off the charts—students are buzzing, ready to take their careers to new heights thanks to the show.

Check out this one example of hundreds of student feedback by Selma Garabin ...

👉 "What an incredible event! What resonated with me the most was the insight into making connections. This seems to be an important aspect of being proactive in the hospitality profession. This couldn't have come up at a better time since I have an event coming up regarding the career path I'm looking into, so this gives me some motivation to jump right into what I want. Thanks so much!" 👈

If you want to see the inspiring episodes, click the link below and contact Grand Valley State University for your career in hospitality today! ☎️ https://lnkd.in/gvzn23EN

10/15/2024

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 I've been nominated as one of **The Most Influential People in the Events Industry 2024**—woo hoo!

This incredible recognition highlights individuals worldwide who've shaken things up in hospitality with creativity, vision, and innovation. Now it's up to YOU to decide who has made the biggest splash! 🏆

So, in the words of a famous (and totally awesome) nominee 🤣 Vote for me! Vote for me! Vote for me!** Let's make some noise together! 🎉💥

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The Most Influential People in the Events Industry index recognizes exceptional individuals from around the globe who have made an impact with their creativity, vision, and capacity for innovation.

10/04/2024

💥 HOSPITALITY TODAY LIVE IS MAKING HISTORY! 💥

We’re having a blast with top industry leaders for the **FIRST-EVER International Hospitality Student’s Day (IHSD24)** courtesy of Grand Valley State University in gorgeous Grand Rapids, Michigan! 😄

It’s not too late to join in on the fun, insights, and maybe even a little *mischief* 😉 with our dynamite keynote speaker, 30-year industry superstar, creator/host Hospitality Today Live, Deborah Gardner, CEO, CMP, CVP.

It’s **FREE** and packed with industry rock stars. No registration needed—just jump in! Experience history (and some unforgettable memories)!

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10/04/2024

🎉 **HISTORIC EVENT ALERT HAPPENING NOW!** 🎉

Attention all hospitality and tourism students (or anyone just snooping around)! 🚀 The **FIRST-EVER International Hospitality Student’s Day (IHSD24)** is happening **NOW** on Hospitality Today Live provided by Grand Valley State University in beautiful Grand Rapids, Michigan! 🌟

Get ready for fun, wisdom, and maybe a little chaos with keynote superstar **Deborah Gardner, CMP** and the awesome Jeremy Nicholss, CPC from Gecko Hospitality.

🔥 It’s **FREE** and packed with industry rock stars, so don’t just sit there—tune in LIVE now! 🔥

No registration needed—just jump in! Let’s make history (and some unforgettable memories)! ✨Tune in LIVE on these channels:

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10/04/2024

🎉 **HISTORICAL EVENT ALERT!** 🎉

Hospitality Today Live is pumped to present the **FIRST-EVER International Hospitality Student’s Day (IHSD24)**—hosted by the amazing Grand Valley State University in vibrant Grand Rapids, Michigan! 🌟

Get ready for an action-packed day featuring award-winning keynote speaker and hospitality pro, Deborah Gardnerr, CMP, and the incredible Jeremy Nichols, CPC from Gecko Hospitality!

🔥 **FREE** access to the best minds in the biz—from food & beverage, meetings & events, hotels & resorts, entertainment, and beyond! 🔥

Calling **ALL** hospitality and tourism students: high school, college, or even if you’re just curious—THIS is your backstage pass to the thrilling world of hospitality! 🚀

📅 **TODAY**, Friday, October 4th—don’t miss out on making history at **International Hospitality Student’s Day 2024!**

**No registration needed—tune in LIVE on these channels!**

Let’s make this a day to remember! ✨ Tune in LIVE on these channels:

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10/03/2024

Get ready for a game-changing event! 🎉 Hospitality Today Live is excited to unveil the first-ever **International Hospitality Student’s Day (IHSD24)**, hosted by the fantastic Grand Valley State University in beautiful Grand Rapids, Michigan! 🌟

Join us for an action-packed day with the award-winning keynote speaker, and hospitality veteran, Deborah Gardner, CMP, and the incredible Jeremy Nichols, CPC from Gecko Hospitality.

You’ll get front-row access to hear from the best in the biz—top industry leaders across food & beverage, meetings & events, hotels & resorts, entertainment, and more!🎉

This **FREE**, live worldwide virtual event is tailor-made for **ALL** hospitality and tourism students—whether you’re in high school, college, or just curious about this thrilling industry! 🚀

Mark your calendar and tell your friends: **TOMORROW, Friday, October 4th,** don’t miss this epic celebration for **International Hospitality Student's Day 2024!** Let’s make history together! ✨

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10/02/2024

Hey, students in high school, college, or university! Get ready for Hospitality Today Live and the FIRST-EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day**! Woo hoo! 🎉🎓

Brought to you from the stunning campus of Grand Valley State University, this episode is packed with invaluable tips and advice from the brilliant, Kelly Bolender, CMP, CTA, Director of Sales at MC&A. If you’re eyeing a career in hospitality and tourism, Kelley’s the one to know—she’s done it all! 🙌 Watch as she shares industry trends, her most memorable events, and more.

Join us and many other top leaders for a day that will be absolutely *electrifying*! ⚡ Don’t miss it!

💥 *FREE all-day live broadcast* on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST).

No registration needed—tell a friend! 📺 **Tune in LIVE on these channels:

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10/02/2024

🍽️ Students, who’s hungry? 🍽️ Then you definitely will want to catch Hospitality Today Live for the FIRST-EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day**!

Why? Because the award-winning Dimension Hospitality is introducing you to their Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef, Don Molinich! 👨‍🍳✨ Get ready for some delicious insights as Don dishes on how to become a chef and what it takes to thrive in the exciting world of F&B. 🍴🔥

Brought to you by Grand Valley State University, this episode is packed with amazing tips and advice from top industry leaders. Don’t miss our **FREE all-day live broadcast** on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST).

No registration needed! 💥 *Tune in LIVE on these channels:

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10/02/2024

🎉 *Students, want to know one of the best-kept secrets in hospitality and tourism?* It’s all about **Concierge Services!** ✨

Join Hospitality Today Live for the FIRST-EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day** and meet Sara-ann Kasner, Founder and CEO of the National Concierge Association. Sara-ann is here to reveal what being a concierge is all about, the different types of services, how YOU can become NCA certified, and more!

This is a special episode that will surprise you! Catch all the insights alongside other top industry leaders during our **FREE all-day live broadcast** on **Friday, October 4, 2024** (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST).

No registration needed! 💥 *Tune in LIVE on these channels:

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10/02/2024

🚀 *Are there any tech gurus in the house?* We thought so! Join Hospitality Today Live for the FIRST-EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day** and let’s dive into the world of tech! 💻✨

Partnering with Grand Valley State University, we’re thrilled to invite you to meet the ultimate tech wizard in hospitality and tourism, Troy Peters, CXO of SEAS Productions! From AI to budgets, trends, and certifications— Peters covers it all, and you’re going to love every minute of it! 💜

Don’t miss this chance to catch all the insights alongside other industry leaders during our **FREE all-day live broadcast** on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST).

No registration is needed! 💥 *Tune in LIVE on these channels:

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10/02/2024

🚀 *Students, ready to turbocharge your career?🚀

Join Hospitality Today Live for the FIRST-EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day!** 🎓

Grand Valley State University proudly invites you to meet the powerhouse President & CEO of Maritz, David Peckinpaugh! 💼✨ Get ready for a real treat with David, who’s not just fun but also brimming with invaluable advice to kickstart your journey in hospitality and tourism.

You won’t want to miss his incredible story of going from a history and economics major to a leader in hospitality! What a ride!

Catch all the action alongside other industry leaders during our **FREE all-day live broadcast** on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST). No registration is needed! Just hop on and learn!

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10/02/2024

GET READY! Just **2 DAYS** until Hospitality Today LiveI kicks off the FIRST-EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day!** 🎉🎓

We’re thrilled to partner with Grand Valley State University to bring you the brilliant, Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, President & CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions & Events - IAEE! Get ready to dive into what IAEE does for the events sector and discover exciting career avenues that await you! 🌟

Join Marsha and other amazing top industry leaders during our **FREE all-day live broadcast** on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST).

💥 *Students, mentors, mentees, and anyone eager to explore this thrilling industry—don’t miss out!* **Tune in on these channels:

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10/02/2024

🚢 Students, ready to *cruise* into your future? Join us on Hospitality Today Liveive and Grand Valley State University University for the FIRST EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day!**

We’re setting sail with a very special guest, Karen Devine, CITP, Founder & CEO of 3D Cruise Partners! 🛳️✨ Karen’s navigating the waters to meet YOU and share her high-seas experiences—what the cruise sector is all about, where to drop anchor on your career journey, and how to chart your course. 🌍💼

This is one of the *best-kept secrets* in hospitality and full of adventure, so hop aboard for a wave of fun and knowledge! 🎉

Be the wave of the future! Don’t miss this chance to learn and get inspired! 🌊 Join Karen and top leaders for a **FREE live broadcast** on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST) right here ...

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10/02/2024

🐎 Here comes the Sherrif! 🐎

Yep, you heard it right! The President & CEO of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Sherrif Karamat, will be riding into Hospitality Today Live for the FIRST EVER **International Hospitality Student’s Day**! 🏆✨

Sherrif’s got a keen eye on the future of hospitality, and his insights are as sharp as his sense of humor. He’ll be dishing on industry trends, sharing his game-changing vision, and giving students the scoop on what they need to know right now! 💡🤩

📣 So, students and anyone curious about this exciting industry, don’t miss your chance to learn, laugh, and get inspired! Courtesy of the Grand Valley State University, join Sherrif and a stellar lineup of top leaders for a **FREE live all-day broadcast** on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST).

📺 Tune in on these channels:

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10/02/2024

📣 Attention students, mentors, and mentees! 📣

Courtesy of Grand Valley State University, the popular Hospitality Today Live broadcast show is gearing up to launch the first-ever **International Hospitality Students Day**, and we’ve got a BIG treat for you! 🎉 We’re sitting down with none other than Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association

Geoff’s ready to share his career journey, where the industry is headed, and the hottest opportunities right now. But the best part? He’s spilling the beans on what he *wished* he knew as a student. 🧐This is one rare, high-energy interview you won’t want to miss.

👉 Students or anyone interested in the amazing hospitality profession, join Geoff along with many other top industry leaders for a **FREE** live broadcast on Friday, October 4, 2024 (8:45 AM EST - 5:45 PM EST) on these channels:

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