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Has the Grinch Stolen Holiday Parties?

Smart Meetings

With the #MeToo movement on the forefront of everyone’s mind, some human resources departments are concerned about co-workers overstepping boundaries. In October, the consultancy firm surveyed 150 human resource reps throughout the United States. It may not be because your boss is a Scrooge.

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10% of Jobs are Worldwide Connected to the Tourism Industry – What Does That Mean?

Solimar International

Just think of your recent vacation – you first hopped on a plane, booked a hotel, and during your stay, you ate in different restaurants, went to different shops, and maybe even participated in local events. In order to attract new talent to the industry, tourism must implement various incentives and re-evaluate its human resources practices.

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13 Ideas for Team-Building Retreats

Hotel Engine

Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. What About Retreats for Remote Teams? Nowadays, more and more companies employ remote workers to perform vital company functions. Do your employees primarily work remote? Booking the hotel.

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Vacation Rental Management Company: Business Model and Growth Strategies Overview

AltexSoft Travel

Property distribution – they build their own booking websites to drive direct reservations and create listings on various booking platforms (such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com) and social media. While using Airbnb and other existing booking platforms as their distribution channels, they prioritize a wide set of management services.

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How Convention Centers Are Evolving in a New Events Landscape

Convene by PCMA

Creating a sense of place is meaningful, not just for those who are at the center in person, but also for those who might be connecting to meetings remotely. I think again, understanding the human condition and why people gather, even if you can’t be there, you want to feel like you’re there. “So Courtesy Visit OKC).

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62 Great Ideas for Celebrating Work Anniversaries

Motivation Excellence

A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Globoforce, now Workhuman, found that most companies celebrate work anniversaries per each five years of service. Invite colleagues to share appreciation in the form of a shout-out wall or guest book. Remote work time. Incentive travel.

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Smart Hotel Infrastructure: How to Adopt IoT in Hospitality

AltexSoft Travel

Valuable human resources can be redirected to more creative tasks and the data that IoT sensors acquire is an invaluable source of information about customers and operational efficiency. When the room is booked, a hotel issues a unique access key and sends it to the guest via email. Curtains and shades. Source: Expanice.