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SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS Corp. recently launched Sonesta Essential, a new upper-midscale select-service brand. The company now offers 15 brands. Sonesta Essential is meant to offer easier new builds and conversions with modest brand standards, limited food and beverage requirements and simplified conversion processes, according to the company. "Sonesta Essential is a fresh, new brand carefully designed by Sonesta to deliver a core selection of services compared with other hospitality experiences," said Brian Quinn, Sonesta chief development officer. "With tremendous demand in the select-service category, we are confident that Sonesta Essential will become a leading brand in an exciting, timely and relevant segment." The first two Sonesta Essential hotels will be a franchise in Vacaville, California, which is set to open in late spring 2023, and a managed property in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which will be converted from a Sonesta Select in the fall of 2023.

Sonesta Essential Junction City is now open in Junction City, Kansas. The 119-room upper-midscale property is owned by Tapan Parekh. The hotel is near the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area, Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, and Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery, Sonesta said in a statement. Junction City is known for its proximity to Fort Riley, the Buffalo Soldier Memorial, and agritourism attractions. "We are excited to expand our Sonesta Essential brand with the addition of Sonesta Essential Junction City," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "Sonesta Essential has quickly become Sonesta's fastest-growing brand, and this opening continues the brand's momentum following its launch in January 2023." The new Sonesta Essential is near the Spring Valley Historic Site, South Park Junction City and the U.S. Cavalry Museum. It features a fitness center, the statement said.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines is now open in Des Moines, Iowa. The 150-room, upper-midscale property is owned by Bhavik Shah. The hotel is close to the Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines International Airport, Drake University and Iowa State Fairgrounds, Sonesta said in a statement. "The opening of Sonesta Essential Des Moines continues the momentum of our newest brand," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "At Sonesta, relationships are at the core of our growth strategy as we expand our footprint and grow the Sonesta Essential brand through both new and repeat owners." Sonesta Essential incorporates upgraded bedding as a core element of its distinct sleep program, the statement added.

Sonesta Essential La Porte is now open in La Porte, Texas. The 84-room upper-midscale property is owned by Hinesh Patel. The hotel is near Sylvan Beach Park and historical sites such as the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield, the final battle of the Texas Revolution. Amenities include an indoor pool and fitness center, and it is pet-friendly. "The growth of the Sonesta Essential brand continues with the opening of Sonesta Essential La Porte, which is the brand's sixth location in Texas," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president franchise and development. "Focused on providing just the essentials, this brand has seen immediate success with its appeal to both owners and guests alike."

Sonesta Essential Plainfield, an upper-midscale hotel with 67 rooms, is now open in Indianapolis. The property, owned by Bipin Patel, is the second Sonesta Essential location to launch since the brand's introduction in January. The hotel is near Pioneer Park, Sodalis Nature Park, Indianapolis International Airport, the Indianapolis Zoo, Zip City Indy and the Indiana War Memorial & Museum. Amenities include a fitness center. "We're excited to provide guests with the full range of conveniences offered by Sonesta Essential," said Bipin Patel, owner of Sonesta Essential Plainfield. "From modern sleep amenities to refreshed communal spaces, visitors to Greater Indianapolis now have a fresh choice for dependable and comfortable lodging that caters to their travel requirements."

Sonesta Essential Hotels Overland Park is now open in Overland Park, Kansas. The 82-room upper-midscale property is owned by Mihir Patel. The hotel is near Overland Park Convention Center, Oak Park Mall, the Museum at PrairieFire and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Sonesta said in a statement. "Sonesta is proud to open the second Sonesta Essential Hotel in Greater Kansas City," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "Since its debut in early 2023, Sonesta Essential Hotels has excelled as the portfolio's fastest-growing brand. With our owner-centric approach, Sonesta prides itself on creating brands to fill market gaps and meet demand from consumers and owners alike."

Sonesta Essential Columbus is now open in Columbus, Georgia. The 88-room property at Veterans Court is owned by Kamlesh Halvawala. "Sonesta Essential Columbus demonstrates our growing franchising capabilities and commitment to expanding our brand nationwide," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "The opening underscores our focus on delivering a strong guest experience while expanding the brand's footprint. As the fastest-growing brand in our portfolio, we're proud to offer franchisees a proven investment opportunity." The hotel is near the Springer Opera House, Chattahoochee RiverWalk, The Columbus Museum, the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center, and Fort Moore. It features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.

When you are having fun on vacation and participating in adventure sports, your face is exposed to dirt, the sun and other elements that are not safe for your skin. To protect skin from damage and to look beautiful on vacation, these beauty essentials must be there in your travel bag.

In case you are planning for a hike, here are some Backpacking essentials as well as other things to survive in the wilderness.

ZERO-BASED BUDGETING is essential for hotels amid near- and long-term volatility, according to a blog from HotStats. The blog also suggested that hoteliers need to turn to other futureproofing or future-cushioning methods. In a recent blog post, Michael Grove, COO, HotStats said that zero-based budgeting, a method of budgeting in which all expenses must be justified for each new period starting from a zero base, is very necessary given the fluidity of the global economy and, ultimately, its impact on hotel operations. At the recent 2022 M3 Partners meeting, Grove first illustrated the pandemic's effect on worldwide profits and how it's changed the landscape. "It's worth reminding ourselves of the importance and magnitude of the U.S. hotel industry's share on the global scale, which has only grown during the pandemic," Grove said in the article. According to the blog post, almost half of global profits are produced in the U.S. and that share only rose as the pandemic slackened. "A massive 47 percent of hotel profits are achieved in the U.S., up 6.6 percentage points since 2019, the result of myriad variables, including a large domestic market and staycation trend," Grove said in the post. "Meanwhile, severe lockdowns and restrictions in Europe and Asia-Pacific sent their percentages down as the Middle East received a boost in the fourth quarter 2021 from Expo 2020 in Dubai."

MORE ASSOCIATIONS ARE joining the American Hotel & Lodging Association in protesting the National Labor Relations Board's recently issued final ruling on the definition of joint-employer status. The ruling essentially broadens the definition to any "entity that has an employment relationship with the employees," and AAHOA, AHLA and the other associations say it could damage the current franchise business model. NLRB's new standard, issued last week, defines a joint employer to be any company that shares or codetermines one or more essential terms and conditions of employment. Those include: Wages, benefits, and other compensation. Hours of work and scheduling. The assignment of duties to be performed. The supervision of the performance of duties. Work rules and directions governing the manner, means, and methods of the performance of duties and the grounds for discipline. The tenure of employment, including hiring and discharge. Working conditions related to the safety and health of employees.

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PROPOSED FEDERAL REGULATIONS defining a "joint-employer standard" would have a "chilling effect" on the hospitality industry and franchises in general, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The National Labor Relations Board's latest version of the standard could define two companies as joint employers if they both control certain elements of employees' terms and conditions. The period for comments on the proposed regulations ended Nov. 21 and the would rescind and replace the joint-employer rule that took effect on April 27, 2020. That previous rule established that "a business must possess and exercise substantial direct and immediate control over one or more essential terms and conditions of employment of another employer's employees" to be considered a joint employer. However, a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in July reversed that rule. Now, under the new rule, "two or more employers would be considered joint employers if they 'share or codetermine those matters governing employees' essential terms and conditions of employment,' such as wages, benefits and other compensation, work and scheduling, hiring and discharge, discipline, workplace health and safety, supervision, assignment, and work rules," according to NLRB.

In all the excitement, we often overlook certain significant details which may cause roadblocks, and delays and hold grumpy long faces. Let's look at some tips that you could prioritize on your travel checklist along with the travel essentials Plan ahead Explore the tourist places or pick a perfect package Light Baggage Handy Meds Book your hotels online

THE U.S. HOUSE of Representatives recently passed a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board's October ruling on its definition of joint-employer status. The American Hotel & Lodging Association welcomed the resolution, but President Biden has promised to veto it. The NLRB ruling, issued Oct. 26 and due to take effect Feb. 26, defines a joint employer to be any company that shares or codetermines one or more essential terms and conditions of employment. Those include ages, benefits, and other compensation; hours of work and scheduling; the assignment and supervision of duties to be performed; work rules and tenure of employment. The final rule rescinds the 2020 rule that was promulgated by the prior board and applies the new definition of joint employer to any entity that can control the essential terms of employment whether or not such control is exercised and without regard to whether any such exercise of control is direct or indirect. House Joint Resolution 98 would nullify the NLRB's rule.

Group travel business can bring hotels much needed revenue. Jeff Bzdawka, CEO of research firm Knowland, offers tips on how smaller hotels with limited meeting space can capitalize on this revenue stream. There is a science to sales. Those of us who work in the hospitality industry know many essential qualities are needed for successful sales outcomes. Qualities include verbal and non-verbal communication skills, listening skills, and the ability to convey information persuasively. Empathy, product knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a goal-oriented mindset are crucial when understanding and relating to the customer's needs, concerns, and emotions. When these skills come together, the salesperson can build trust and rapport. These are the essential elements for closing the deal.

Adventure trips always give excitement and one should plan them in proper methods. It is an essential one to gather details about the destinations initially which are suitable one for these trips.

Adventure trips always give excitement and one should plan them in proper methods. It is an essential one to gather details about the destinations initially which are suitable one for these trips.

If you are planning to travel outside of the US with your newborn baby then you need to apply for the passport for the baby too. There are some essentials of applying for a minor passport, including, a birth certificate. Read the complete guide here to apply for a passport for a newborn and how to get the original birth certificate issued, of the babies born in the US or outside the US.

If you are planning to travel outside of the US with your newborn baby then you need to apply for the passport for the baby too. There are some essentials of applying for a minor passport, including, a birth certificate. Read the complete guide here to apply for a passport for a newborn and how to get the original birth certificate issued, of the babies born in the US or outside the US.

An adventure trip is always provides excitement to people. At the same time, it is an essential one to choose an exact location before planning this trip for getting complete entertainment.

An adventure trip is always provides excitement to people. At the same time, it is an essential one to choose an exact location before planning this trip for getting complete entertainment.