Some US hotel workers still on strike as negotiations drag on
The US hotels workers’ union remains locked in a dispute with hotels over wages, staffing levels and other issues with seemingly no end in sight.
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Frequent hotel fires in South Korea point to lack of sprinklers
Following Thursday’s hotel fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, which claimed seven lives and injured 12 people, concerns have been raised about the lack of fire safety measures in accommodations here.
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Addressing the Unseen Challenges of Hotel Work
Stellar customer service, exquisite facilities, and well-stocked amenities are the hallmarks of the hotel industry. Guests and patrons expect hospitality when paying for these services, whether for vacation, business, or other purposes…
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Today in history: The Vegas MGM Grand fire killed 87 - Let's remember them
Today in history, in 1980, fire in the 26-floor MGM Grand hotel casino in Las Vegas killed 87 people and injured over 700. Improper ventilation and several safety code violations were blamed for the disaster…
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The future of Maui's hotel industry after the wildfires
Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes talks with Kekoa McClellan, a spokesperson representing hotel industries in Maui about the future of the industry and how workers are faring after the deadly fires.
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Tourists sleep in cars, scramble to flee as residents ask them to ‘leave Maui’
MAUI, Hawaii – The Vega family spent the first night of a 10-day vacation in an emergency shelter.
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