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SUMMARY:Hospitality Meets The Future: Elevating Guest Experience & Employee Growth
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LOCATION:Hilton University of Houston\, 4450 University Drive\, Houston\, 77204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Meets the Future: Elevating Guest Experiences and Employee Growth
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Cristian Morosan is the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Donald H. Hubbs Professor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership with expertise in information technology and innovation. He has accumulated over 20 years of teaching in higher education and over 30 years of involvement with the hospitality industry. \nDr. Morosan’s research has been funded by regional organizations such as the European Union\, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals\, and several state and local governments in the U.S. His most recent funded research focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in the hospitality industry and higher education. He has an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed and invited publications and is a regular presenter at prestigious industry and academic events. Dr. Morosan received several awards\, such as the Teaching Excellence Award for Innovation in Instructional Technology\, the Stephen Rushmore/HVS Research Excellence Award\, the University of Houston Leadership in Teaching Excellence Award\, and best paper awards. \nDr. Morosan has been teaching courses in information technology\, innovation\, marketing\, and management. Dr. Morosan is an avid innovator and is always looking for opportunities to introduce students to new technologies. \nSections of the presentation: \n\nWhat is AI\, examples\, focus on generative AI\nStrengths and challenges of AI\nApplications in hotels\nBrief demos on generative AI applications\nQ&A
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SUMMARY:June Monthly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Results-driven operations executive with a strong track record of success in high-end luxury brands\, hotels\, resorts\, and spas. A hands-on leader who prioritizes service satisfaction and excels in pre-opening\, major renovations\, brand management\, and acquisitions. Skilled in top-tier negotiation\, multi-million-dollar renovations\, team performance and development\, sales and marketing\, budget management\, and guest satisfaction. Proficient in financial forecasting and operational turnaround. Collaborative decision-maker who fosters strong relationships with C-suite executives\, associates\, guests\, and the community. Champion of employee development initiatives and driver of\ncontinuous growth. Expertise in managing large-scale projects to deliver outstanding results within scope\, quality\, budget\, and goals. \nThank You Event Sponsor: JBP Security \n“More than ever security services are needed to provide preventative\, detective\, and responsive protocols to ensure the safety of people and property. In my 15 years of experience in security\, I know firsthand the substantial qualities that security provides to business.” \nFor More Information\, Please Contact \nRay Marshall\, President & CEO \nPhone: 281-216-2534 \nEmail: jbponguard@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://houstonhotels.org/event/june-monthly-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton University of Houston\, 4450 University Drive\, Houston\, 77204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joint Mayoral Candidate Forum
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