Axed hotel staff to receive full pay after shock Virgin Hotels closure
A total of 130 employees were made redundant immediately and the doors of the hotel were locked on Tuesday…
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Axed hotel staff to receive full pay after shock Virgin Hotels closure
A total of 130 employees were made redundant immediately and the doors of the hotel were locked on Tuesday…
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For a large sector of the U.S. hospitality market, immigration reform is personal
Asian-American hotel operators can trace their families' arrivals to just a generation or two ago. They appreciate how a more open immigration policy would ease the U.S.'s labor plight. Allowing more immigrants into the U.S…
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Minnesota DLI alleges ‘widespread wage theft’ on 19 projects
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry said Tuesday that it has uncovered “widespread wage theft and unlawful practices” on 19 construction projects throughout Minnesota, including the Viking Lakes mixed-use development in Eagan…
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Alexander Hotel Collection co-founder Peter Hinchcliffe dies aged 76
Peter Hinchcliffe, the co-founder of the Alexander Hotel Collection, has died at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer…
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MALIK NAMED MAGNUSON CEO, FOUNDER THOMAS MAGNUSON STEPPING AWAY
Magnuson Hotels oversees more than 2000 hotels in North America and Europe - ADNAN MALIK HAS been named the new CEO of Magnuson Hotels, moving from his prior role as chief revenue officer…
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Former Atlantic Hotel’s HR Manager Could Go To Jail If…
An ex-human resource manager of Atlantic Hotel could spend three years in jail if he fails to pay a fine of D5,000 and a compensation of D70,000 to a certain Joseph Gomez…
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“Eggnog is a drink that effectively transports you to your grandma’s house,” says Max Overstrom-Coleman, owner of Wolf Tree, a cocktail bar in White River Junction, Vermont. For him, maintaining the nostalgia of the drink is important…
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HR situation in the hospitality sector to get worse as hotel schools go empty
While the hotel industry is on a growth trajectory in the country, the human capital required to support that growth would be falling behind if the figures of admissions to the hotel management colleges in the country are any indication…
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Hospitality Workers Least Prepared for Retirement, New Industry Ranking Reveals
Across all industries, half of workers have less than $100k saved for retirement, Human Interest survey finds - Workers in the hospitality industry feel the least prepared for retirement compared to their peers in other sectors, according to a new…
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Wason's expertise is expected to play a crucial role in formulating and executing elevated revenue strategies for the region - In a significant move, Dimpy Wason has assumed the role of Market Director of Revenue Strategy for Marriott…
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Three Christmas Cocktails To Get You In The Festive Spirit - Ah go on, you deserve it!
‘Tis the season of good food, great company, and fabulous, festive cocktails…
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Hyatt EVP, global president of operations to retire
Hyatt Hotels announced that effective Dec.31, H. Charles “Chuck” Floyd will step down from his current role as executive vice president – global president of operations. Effective Jan…
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Michael Lyons named general manager of Hotel Indigo Coventry
Michael Lyons has been appointed general manager of Hotel Indigo Coventry ahead of its opening, which has been scheduled for early next year…
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U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES STRUGGLE TO RETAIN WORKERS
Leisure and hospitality sectors have the highest hiring rate among all industries and has consistently maintained the highest quit rates by workers among all industries, consistently exceeding 4.5 percent since July 2021, according to the U.S…
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Pub begs for staff in desperate post: ‘Police record? Who cares. Drug habit? Join the club’
A Tasmanian pub is so desperate for staff that it posted an appeal for applicants on Facebook – stating even those with a police record or drug habit would be welcome…
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Good morning! Hotels have been through the wringer since the start of the pandemic. The leisure and hospitality industry lost 8 million jobs in the first two months of the pandemic—more than any other industry…
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From the House of Lords to Loch Ness: Meet the new general manager at Drumossie Hotel
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel is renowned for providing fine dining, luxury stays, exquisite events and having a first-class team behind it…
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Jason de Vries has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
A veteran hotelier, de Vries brings 15-years of hospitality management at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts with a unique blend of urban hotel and luxury resort experiences to his new role as General Manager…
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Ignace Bauwens named chief executive of Hand Picked Hotels
The former chief operating officer of Corinthia Hotels has been appointed chief executive of Hand Picked Hotels. Ignace Bauwens will be taking over from current CEO Julia Hands on 1 December…
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In a tight labor market, employers sweeten the holiday perks for hospitality employees
Cape Cod’s Wequassett Resort and Golf Club will be open this Christmas for the first time in its nearly 100 years in business, and it’s channeling a lot of pent-up holiday spirit. There will be visits from Santa, a pajama brunch with Mrs…
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Best practices for navigating generative AI's growing role in the workforce
Michael Burt, vice-president at the Conference Board of Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to talk about how generative AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming the labour landscape.
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Six Senses Fort Barwara appoints Aaron McGrath as new Regional General Manager
Six Senses Fort Barwara has appointed Aaron McGrath as Regional General Manager…
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Kresimir Krezo Appointed General Manager Of The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel in Cork, which was acquired earlier this year by the Louis Fitzgerald Family, has appointed Kresimir Krezo, as its new general manager…
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Las Vegas Hotels Offering Teslas, BMWs and $100,000 as Incentives for Employees during F1 GP Week
Hotels are offering cash prizes, enhanced dining menus, chair massages, and even luxury cars to entice hourly employees…
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