The Pier Hotel closes: The 'world's toughest pub' shuts its doors after more than 130 years
An Aussie pub that boasted the record for the most stabbings in one night and was once dubbed the 'toughest in the world' has closed…
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Empowering growth: Hotel Equities’ learning and development programs
Hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) is guided by 12 value statements. One of them—“hire an attitude and teach them the business”—has led to the company launching several learning and development programs. These initiatives target…
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Break These 6 Rules When Job Searching
Break the first rule that says your resume must show every job you have ever had in your career.
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76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages
More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging…
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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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Union calls Virgin Hotels’ ‘final’ offer in contract negotiations ‘inadequate’
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ latest contract proposal for employees is “unacceptable for workers,” Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge said Thursday.
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RiseHY sees 5,700 ‘Opportunity Youth’ join Hyatt
Hyatt since introducing its RiseHY program in 2018, more than 5,700 Opportunity Youth (those from under-resourced communities, between the ages of 16 and 24) have joined Hyatt or a Hyatt hotel. This marks a significant step toward Hyatt’s global…
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Leading a major property developer with an eye on art and culture
This series explores topics surrounding women who began their careers in Japan following the implementation of equal opportunities employment legislation in the mid-1980s. With many now reaching the age of retirement, it is hoped their stories can…
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The Foundation will concentrate on tackling the sector’s employment challenges by focusing on two levers of action: offering scholarships for hospitality education to talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and advocating for careers…
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Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs as it expands hotel business
Pub and hotel company Whitbread will cut 1,500 jobs as it restructures its business. The company said it would close more than 200 branded restaurants, which include Brewers Fayre and Beefeater, and expand its hotel business…
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The U.S. hotel industry notched a big win in the latest jobs data: The American hospitality and leisure sector — which includes restaurants and hotels— is back to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
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Delray’s Seagate hotel, beach club to lay off workers as owner ramps up remodeling project
The decades-old Seagate Hotel & Spa and an affiliated beach club are laying off 69 employees as the two locations prepare for a “major remodeling” at both sites, according to a filing by the properties’ management with the state of Florida…
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IIHM INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY SKILLS (IIHS) OPENS LARGEST TRAINING CENTRE IN UDAIPUR
IIHM Institute of Hospitality Skills (IIHS), India's largest training centre affiliated with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in Udaipur today…
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Less than half of hospitality workers paid for overtime, survey reveals
Nearly two thirds of hospitality staff are not paid extra for working additional hours, according to a new survey.
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Tech-centric hotel operators look to upend the traditional management model
In fall 2021, the Ace Hotel in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood reopened after being forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only thing was, it no longer was the Ace Hotel. Now called The Maverick by Kasa, the hotel’s owner decided to…
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The hospitality education system is facing a crisis. Due to a significant and growing disconnect between what the industry needs and what educational institutions are providing in terms of educating and training…
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Hourly workers are in demand—here’s how to win them back in a tight jobs market
As the needs of the workforce evolve, here are three practical things employers should be doing to attract the right people and hit their staffing goals.
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In the recently released HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024, the second trend investigates how the gig economy and fractional staffing models are changing talent…
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