There are 8 article(s) tagged Doug Browne:

• May 2022

  • Memphis Chamber board chairman hopes for recession, reset

    Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.

    By Abigail Warren May 11, 2022

• December 2021

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    From a sweet Santa to a hot-tempered Grizz player, we’ve got some cool pics this week. Cast a ballot for your favorite.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 11, 2021

  • Greater Memphis Chamber’s annual luncheon reflective of a changed world

    Chamber officials and members share experiences of the pandemic, plan for the future. 

    By Rob Moore December 08, 2021

  • Greater Memphis Chamber names Peabody exec next chairman

    Doug Browne has worked for The Peabody for 19 years, but he started his career in hospitality as a dishwasher. 

    By Rob Moore December 07, 2021

• July 2021

  • Peabody holding jobs fair, offering hiring bonus for first time

    The Peabody seeks to fill more than 115 jobs. And in this tight labor market, the hotel is offering two hiring-bonus installments. 

    By Tom Bailey July 12, 2021

• May 2021

  • Vacation travel is back, but what will it look like?

    After months of being cooped up at home, people are traveling again. That may pose some new challenges in the hospitality industry, though.

    By Blake Fontenay May 28, 2021

• March 2021

  • Hospitality industry trying to staff up

    With the economy recovering, local hotels and restaurants are hiring again. But are there enough potential employees to keep up with the increase in demand?

    By Blake Fontenay March 18, 2021

• October 2020

  • Half full or half empty, hotels slowly recovering

    Memphis hotel occupancy hit bottom at 31% in April before rebounding, while Downtown’s low point was 14.7% occupied in April, STR found.

    By Wayne Risher October 22, 2020