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What Jumps Out : Education For All A wonderful week accompanying Brian McGee FRSA around Medellin, and we thank the multitude of schools for their kind hospitality. Brian may have forgotten more about education than I, or most, will ever know but I think that despite our distinct backgrounds we came up with very similar conclusions. Medellin has an extremely diverse range of secondary education. Single sex, mixed, religous, secular, diverse, calendars, size, locations, philosophy - here is no one size fits all solution and parents have a wide range of options. There is a dearth of young Paisas traveling overseas either for short term immersion courses, summer schools or undergraduate studies. This is part structural, part cultural and of course in some cases economic. Children leave school too young in Colombia, this means on a regular basis 17 year olds are simply overwhelmed when faced with potentially moving to an international university. Parents are equally reluctant to release their offspring into the wild at such a tender age, with very few lifeskills. Most immersion courses for younger students have become extremely plain vanilla and schools were most receptive to Brian's more innovative seminar and conference based style. There is an enormous gap in the support network for 17-18 year olds who head overseas to University. There is an extreme shortage of understanding by agencies when it comes to their duty of care. They book their commission and then move on to the next batch of prospective students. The failure rate of Colombian students is accordingly much higher that it needs to be. I know this is just the start of the journey for Brian in Colombia but I wish him the best of luck. In just two years in Peru he has cultivated a very healthy network of schools and stude to who have now visited Oxford, London, and Bath, hopefully Colombia will follow. That will add to a raft of countries that already send their young adults to visit the UK with him. This is of course potentially a watershed moment for Colombian education as President Petro via the Education Reform aims to right the wrongs of previous Presidents and the ruling elite by making education a RIGHT for all the population as opposed to a birthright lottery. Remarkably, the 1991 Constitution did not enshrine education as a right and that has proved just another weapon with which to maintain the countries status quo of inequality. Perhaps the young girl born today in a poor village can one day dream of an education in a far off land. #education #respect #reform #medellin #travel #universities

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There may soon be too many hotel rooms in the Miami area - & that's a great thing for our clients! Why is this important? Right now the hotel market in Miami is HOT - with 72% occupancy & an average room rate of $221 & revenue per available room (RevPAR) at a very high $159. It's no wonder every hotel developer wants to ad so many rooms in Miami. But, in a very short time frame there will be an additional 30% plus more rooms & what this means is our clients can hopefully look forward to lowering prices. Many of the newer properties will be in the $250 plus a night range or more. This means there will be value opportunities at some of the better - but older - properties - many of which were totally renovated over the last few years. As our latest video showed - we can get you value now near MIA - off season - at an amazing $119 a night: https://lnkd.in/ew8Hxzzn Yet - we think we will be able to get you rates near that (off season) even downtown or by the beach especially as new properties come on-line. We are confident even in-season we can get you rates by the beach at or below $199 - & near MIA for $139-149 a night. So if you want to MeetIn.Miami - CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED NOW: https://lnkd.in/gRueJKgD https://lnkd.in/eTByW-Hc

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According to hoteliers, significant trends shaping the hospitality landscape in the Caribbean today are all-inclusive resorts, more brands entering the region, and wellness. Read on. #hospitality #hotelindustry

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📣 We reveal 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 📣 #Florida, one of the most popular tourist destinations, offers a wide variety of hospitality options. In this highly competitive market, analyzing competitor #price fluctuations and monitoring #parity is critical to keeping your hotel or hotel chain ahead of the game 📈 Using Price Seeker data, we have identified the 50 most searched for #hotels by other hoteliers in the #US 🔎 Read the full article here ⬇

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In this D+C Development and Cooperation interview, our CEO Birte Pelayo breaks down Green Globe Certification, its history, how it relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and how hotels are implementing criteria within their communities to be more sustainable. #greenglobecertified

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Forbes article on Remington Hospitality growth in Latin America & the Caribbean. #roomtothrive #remingtonhospitality #hotels #hotel #hospitality #cala #tourism https://lnkd.in/grTxaDip

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Latin America and the Caribbean are home to some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. To keep up with the booming tourism industry, we need more skilled technicians and fewer hotel administrators. As a believer in this vision, I propose converting half of the universities into polytechnics that provide two years of education to prepare people for careers in the tourism industry. The new hotels being built, including all-inclusive ones, are top-notch and require more than just a smile. Good service is a must. By investing in the education of technicians, we can provide quality service to tourists and ensure the industry's sustainable growth. Let's make Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent, and the rest of the region leaders in the tourism industry. #Latinamerica #Caribbean #Tourism #TourismIndustry #polytechnics

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Do you know what a Temazcal is? 🤔 Neither did we. Learn more about the ancient healing ritual of Temazcal at luxury hotels in Mexico, where tradition meets modern wellness for a transformative journey. 🔥🌛 #wellnesstrends #hospitality #hospitalitytrends #wellness #spirituality #hotels #mexico #temazcal #mordernwellness #tradition

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Not able to access Inside Hospitality Solutions' fantastic blog post called 10 Reasons to Attend the 2024 Independent Hotel Show Miami, try the below. And be sure to follow Inside Hospitality Solutions while you are there! #IHMiami #IHSMiami #independenthotelshow #independenthotelshowmiami #hotelshowmiami 

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Thank you to David E. and HOTELS magazine for asking me to contribute to one of their latest articles on lodging and management companies choosing partnerships over M&A. Here is what I had to say about the highlights of these types of partnerships: "Consolidation endures in the lodging sector as hotel brand and/or management companies expand mass and distribution to remain competitive. There are many independent brands or smaller collections of brands that can scale by leveraging large brand family loyalty platforms." These partnerships provide significant financial benefits and opportunities for market expansion without substantial upfront investments. We will see more of it because everyone is under pressure to grow, and it is an easy way to do that. What do you think? Here's the link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/eNntY-c2 #hotelindustry #lodgingindustry

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People on the Move: Iconic Luxury Hotels has promoted Francisco Macedo, MSc FIH SJS MI to senior vice president of asset management. Read about this and other recent #appointments in the #hospitalityindustry: #HOTELS #hotelnews #hospitality #hotelindustry #hospitalitynews #hoteliers

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🌎 Latin American Hotels Aim to Streamline Efforts to Reduce Operational Burdens 🌎 The State of Distribution Report 2024 (https://lnkd.in/g2E_pbTP), a joint effort by HEDNA, NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality, and RateGain, reveals where hotels in Latin America are focusing to reduce their efforts. Over 140 industry professionals, representing more than 11,000 hotel properties, have shared their priorities. 🔍 Top Areas for Effort Reduction: 1️⃣ Updating New Rate Packages 2️⃣ Monitoring Rate Parity 3️⃣ Optimizing Paid Campaigns These insights are pivotal for understanding the evolving needs of the hospitality industry in Latin America. As the landscape continues to shift, focusing on these areas can lead to enhanced efficiency and better guest experiences. 📈 Get the full report and dive deeper into these findings: https://lnkd.in/g2E_pbTP #Hospitality #HotelManagement #RateGain #LATAMHotels #HotelIndustryInsights #HospitalityTrends #StateOfDistribution2024

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We talked to Rebecca Cocchiola at Singerman Real Estate about investment opportunities in the Caribbean. #hotelinvestmenttoday #hotel #hospitalitynews #hotelnews #hospitalityindustry #hospitality 

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Mike goes to Spain🇪🇸 Join Mike and his company as they travel all the way to Spain, to find the best investment hotel! They toured the historic Hotel Kasa Grande, an eight-room gem dating back to 1610, nestled in the scenic mountains near Costa Brava. Learn about the unmatched tax benefits, potential average returns, and how rural tourism is booming! Don't miss out! #InvestingBarcelona #HotelMarketTrends #HotelInvestment #TourismBusiness #HotelInvesting #TheRicherGeek Watch the full episode here:

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