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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

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Local nonprofit Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs) provide services for 30 to 90 days while introducing them to federal programs such as Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance, employment services and English language training and linking them with employment opportunities in many arenas, including the understaffed hospitality industry.

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Employee Drought Threatens Hospitality Reopening

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Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , says top executives from major brands are calling him to personally interview college students because they are desperate for employees to clean rooms and check people in. Her company is “doing whatever it takes” to hire hundreds of people each week for hospitality clients.

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OVG360 names Patricia M. Rios, MSHRM, new Human Resources Business Partner | IT Operations at MBCC

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A veteran industry professional, Rios brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality and human resources management at reputable brands like OVG360, Centerplate, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels, and KSL Resorts.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. He brings over 25 years of experience in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, plus thoughtful leadership skills and the expertise of a local.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Seattle and More

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a local for many years, she will support the tourism board’s multifaceted strategy to drive corporate meetings and event business to hotels and hospitality partners throughout Monterey. She has developed expertise in hospitality, operations and events throughout 20 years of experience.

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Smart Moves in The Palm Beaches, Los Angeles and More

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With a specialization in system and process implementation and making hotel finance acceptable and practical, she will be instrumental in the hospitality group’s growth. Over his two decades of experience, he has successfully opened properties and restructured human resources teams to be as productive as possible.

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Columbus Hospitality Workers Honored as Heroes

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Tom Barnhardt (from left), Julius Jones, and Viridiana Perez Lopez were each awarded $3,000 grants along with their Heroes of Hospitality award. PCMA Foundation and The Above and Beyond Foundation (TAABF) honored three Columbus hospitality employees Jan. Whatever Media Group). 10 during a surprise ceremony at PCMA Connect.