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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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ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio

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The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This contemporary 453-key hotel, Penang’s largest hotel in terms of room count, is an impressive venue for functions and events.

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Smart Stars 2024: Vote for the Industry’s Brightest!

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Vote for the Best in the Meetings Industry The 12th annual planner’s choice award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. How to Vote Click the button below to view and vote for the venues you know for distinguished characteristics from hospitality to facilities.

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ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023

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The post ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expanding Horizons ONYX Hospitality Group is on an ambitious trajectory, with plans to operate over 50 properties by 2025 and an even more ambitious target of 70 by 2028.

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Gen Z Meeting Profs Navigate Industry Challenges and Hope for Future

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Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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New and Renovated: Inspiring, Inventive, International

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Brand new meeting spaces around the world Seeking inspiration for your next international meeting or incentive? Numerous unique and versatile indoor and outdoor venue spaces combine for a total of 19,827 sq. Look no further! The property offers nearly 10,000 sq. of meeting and event space.

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Ultraluxury Checks into Las Vegas

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Forget quiet luxury, Las Vegas goes big on experiences and a quartet of new entries to the venue menu prove the point. Fontainebleau Las Vegas Vice President of Sales, Carmen Rubio describes the approach to hospitality in Las Vegas and Fontainebleau in particular as a distinctive atmosphere. The Vault at Bellagio Investments in 2.1