Davidson Global Sales Newsletter | November 2022 |
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IN THIS ISSUE - Expressing Gratitude - News We Like - New & Fresh to the Family - Holiday Cheer - GSO on the Road |
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| For most of us, the world changed in one way or another on March 11, 2020. While It’s obvious that we’re moving in the right direction for recovery from the economic and industry impacts of the pandemic, I’m thankful to my family, friends, and colleagues that served as a sounding board throughout the past 3 years. At the risk of inflaming possible PTSD, I think back to the early days of 2020 and remember how lonely and unsure we were of the future. It made me think differently about my career and our industry. I’ve always been a “personal seller” meaning that I enjoyed the relationships of our clients. My “job” wasn’t just selling hotel rooms, it was building partnerships and learning how to solve our customer’s needs. |
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Now that most of us are back on the road and attending in-person events again, those early days of Covid have an underlying influence on our emotions and personal interactions. I recently returned from a corporate travel TMC Account Manager event. These Account Managers had not been “out” in more than 3 years; the joy of seeing their teams from across North America was evident but the appreciation for their supplier partners like me was also obvious. This particular TMC event was not an isolated occurrence. I’ve noticed throughout 2022 that many of my interactions with our partners are more personal in nature and it makes me happy. We’re all balancing more work with less staff but we’re looking at our responsibilities in a different light. I suspect the reasons are different for each of us but regardless of the exact situation, I’m thankful that we’re seeing more humanity from one another. That humanity comes in many forms…it could be that I see your home office every time we jump on a Teams call, maybe you need to step away from our call so you can greet your kid coming home from school, or maybe you bring a plus-one to our client event. Adding these personal elements to our interactions is a welcome dose of individualism and I’m hopeful the trend continues. Ben Johnson Global Sales Director, Business Travel and Leisure |
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To our business partners, we extend warm wishes on Thanksgiving and a warm thank you for helping us grow by exploring new opportunities. The occasion of Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to thank you for being there for us forever. A little gratitude is all we need to spread happiness and positivity around us. Another year of working together and another year to achieving the impossible. May this festive season be full of laughter and celebrations, feasts and festivities for you and your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Courtney Fields Global Sales Director |
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| Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday for many reasons. It's an opportunity to connect with friends and family without pretense. To just simply be with each other, enjoy a meal and reinforce meaningful connections. As Ben so eloquently pointed out, the hospitality business is all about connecting and developing relationships, something that has been challenging to do over the last few years, but is now more important that ever. For me, connecting on a personal level has always held a deeper meaning. People want to belong, they want to be heard and they want to be seen. When we seek to understand, build those bonds, and develop friendships, then everything else falls into place. Like my counterparts, I am thankful for my friends and family, both personal and professional. I am thankful to be in an industry, and with a company, that still believes in the value of it's people, how we connect and what we can accomplish together. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMM Global Sales Director |
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COULD AIRLINES DRIVE NEW DATE PATTERNS FOR MEETINGS? With major airlines’ daily flight volumes shifting to better accommodate leisure travelers, some meetings might benefit from a change in schedule.
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REDUCING STRESS DURING THE BUSY TRAVEL SEASON For many of us, the coming holiday season is a chance to relax and unwind in the company of friends and family, especially after a busy year. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), however, 38 percent of people said their stress level increases during the holidays. |
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LIFE IS A CABARET! Frank Sinatra. Nat King Cole. Desi and Lucy. Join our iconic Eden Roc Miami Beach at our annual Pompeii Cabaret and mingle and twirl in the same ballroom where these Hollywood icons danced and dined. Musical favorite Les Green and the Swazees will be performing live. Tonight is the last night, so if you are in the Miami area, reserve now! |
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NEW & FRESH TO THE FAMILY! |
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| Barnsley Resort Far, Far Away has Never Been so Close 140 Rooms Total Meeting Space: 16,000 Meeting Spaces: 14 A unique retreat in an unforgettable setting, Barnsley Resort's 3,000 breathtaking acres beckon you to connect-with nature, adventure, sporting, history, food, fun-and with each other. Stroll through rolling hills and breathe in the scenic wonders of the North Georgia landscape. Feel history come to life in the Manor House Ruins and gardens. With so much to explore, you'll find yourselves planning your next Barnsley Resort adventure before this one is even through.. |
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HOLIDAY CHEER FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS |
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| NY Style Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 cup Cold Butter cut into small cubes 1 cup Brown Sugar ½ cup Sugar 2 Eggs ½ cup Dark Baking Cocoa 1 cup Cake Flour 1 ½ cup All-Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Cornstarch ¾ teaspoon Baking Soda ½ teaspoon Salt 1 ⅓ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips |
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Instructions - Mix sugars, cocoa, cornstarch, flours, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt in a bowl (preferably a standing mixer with a paddle attachment)
- Turn the mixer on low and slowly add in the cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Add eggs 1 at a time and continue to mix on low until a cohesive dough starts to form.
- Add in the chocolate chips.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out dough into balls on a cookie sheet. You can make the cookies as large as you like. The typical NYC cookie is 2-4 ounces. I usually do 1-2 ounce cookies.
- Place cookie sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour before baking.
Bake at 410 degrees for 8 minutes. Baking time may vary based on oven, but don’t over bake. Cookies should be slightly golden on the tops. Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy. Recipe courtesy of Lance Hornecker |
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Rum & Cocoa Cocktail 1 oz. Gosling mix ( bermuda black rum infused with cinnamon and cranberries)
1 oz. Frangelico liqueur
½ oz. Godiva liqueur
In an empty glass, coat the rim with sugar cinnamon mix, add all the liquor. Pour the hot chocolate and top with whipped cream, drizzle the Hersheys and sprinkle cinnamon.
Served in an irish glass topped with whipped cream, garnished with choco wafer. Courtesty of Newport Harbor Island Resort |
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American Express Partnership Exchange & Adtrav Client Advisory Board |
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HPN 2022 Global Partner Conference |
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Holiday Showcase | November 29-December 2, 2022 | Courtney Fields ConferenceDirect CEO Summit - The Don CeSar | December 7-9, 2022 | Lance Hornecker |
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Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company comprised of 80 existing hotels and resorts; more than 195 restaurants, bars and lounges; and more than 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson Hospitality Group is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. |
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