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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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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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How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events

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Charlestowne Hotels , for example, is taking a proactive approach by placing an emphasis on enhancing the depth of their human resources and company culture while providing attendees and other guests with a heightened experience. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ Stemming the Tide of Turnover.

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Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

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Just wait until you meet a few of the women working in technology, sales, operations, production, human resources and leadership at Encore. I’ve found my home in live events and really enjoy the hospitality culture. “We have a strong diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) lens in our recruitment strategy.”

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TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism

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TIS-Tourism Innovation Summit 2023, the international summit on tourism innovation and technology to be held in Seville, Spain, from October 18-20, will feature prominent leaders in Training, Human Resources and Business Leadership.

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Marriott Plans to Win War for Talent by Emphasizing Culture

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That is why as the company scrambled to fill thousands of jobs when travel returned faster than expected, training in the Marriott way remained a requirement along with the operating systems required for each role. New training helped employees identify their passion and try new roles within the organization.

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