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Leading Hospitality, Travel and Events Orgs Are Investing in the Next Generation of Talent

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After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Academic Access to Events and Hospitality Grows. Events Is Taking Interns.

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Certified Wellness Training Launched by ALHI and Delos Partnership

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Travel feels normal again, we just have to wear a mask,” reported Michael Dominguez, CEO and president of Associated Luxury Hotels International ( ALHI ), host of the podcast “Beyond the Meeting Room,” and uber-frequent flier. Remember when we said we would never complain about travel because we missed it so much,” he recalled with a laugh.

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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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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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How Hospitality Hiring Trends Can Improve Your Hotel Experience

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It’s no secret that the hospitality industry has been understaffed since the beginning of the pandemic. The recent surge in “revenge travel” has been met with burnt out staff and slow service. Travel restrictions are being lifted around the world , drawing in even more tourists from abroad and more professionals to events.

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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. The properties are also well-prepared to cater to the needs of all travellers, whether guests are checking-in for business, MICE, leisure, or the increasingly popular ‘bleisure’ stays.

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Safe Travel

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VIKTOR is committed to providing safe and healthy travel experiences for our trip participants. Our Safe Travel protocols guide every step of our travel operations to adapt to the latest COVID conditions. Pre-Travel. Travel Staff. Hospitality Desk. The post Safe Travel appeared first on VIKTOR.

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