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Welcome to Hospitality Spotlight. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article.
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FEATURED INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
The Job:
San Diego, CA
Event:
What can you do if you live in San Diego
Candlelight Concerts in San Diego
The Job:
People Manager (Human Resources Manager)
Newport Beach, CA
Event:
What can you do if you live in Newport Beach, CA
February 2026 Sunset Networking Mixer – Helmsman Ale House
The Job:
Director of Food and Beverage – DoubleTree
Ontario, CA
Event:
What can you do if you live in Ontario, CA
The Job:
Laguna, CA
Event:
What can you do if you live in Laguna, CA
The Job:
San Martin, CA,
Event:
What can you do if you live in San Martin, CA
UPCOMING HOSPITALITY EVENTS
The NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum brings together global hotel owners and executives.
CFW – National Conference for Women
The Texas Conference for Women gathers leaders across industries for development and networking.
AHLA Responsible Stay and Food & Beverage Summit
The AHLA Responsible Stay and Food & Beverage Summits are joining forces in 2026 for a first-of-its-kind event bringing together the brightest minds at the intersection of sustainability and food & beverage leadership.
Webinar
RMS Hospitality Learning Labs series: Episode 4
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Hospitality Net
The Hidden Cost of Staying Lean: How Understaffing Burns Out Teams and Backfires Long Term
We’re all weathering the same storm, but too many organizations are doing it in boats with missing oars or worse, with crews rowing at double speed just to stay afloat. The “run lean” mantra has become a badge of honor in many industries, especially hospitality and residential management. Leaders praise efficiency, agility, and cost control. But when “lean” crosses into “bare bones,” the quiet costs start adding up.
Our Latest Article
Learn how to craft an attractive resume and LinkedIn profile that draws in hospitality, travel tech, and corporate employers. Use clear metrics, consistency, and honest positioning to stand out and win interviews.
We work with hotels, management companies, corporate teams, and travel technology firms who value fit over volume. We focus on leadership hires who influence revenue, culture, and retention.
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Zoe Connolly
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