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Diverse careers in hospitality and tourism: match your talents

Les Roches

If you’re passionate about creating great guest and customer experiences, the hospitality and tourism industry offers many exciting career opportunities. Hospitality and tourism is a booming area with great opportunities to progress or move into more niche areas. What is the tourism industry? What is the hospitality industry?

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Booking.com shares 2024 travel predictions

Hotel Business

Whereas in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com has released research that shows that travel is life in 2024 with more than three quarters (78%) revealing that they feel more alive than ever when they are on vacation, and 68% wanting to be more like their vacation self in their day-to-day life back home.

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Keep Your Eye on These Three Growing Hotel Career Paths

Horizon Hospitality

Now, as guests’ travel priorities have shifted, so has the scope of talent needed to meet their demands. Roles to Support Wellness Tourism Boom. Travelers want unique wellness experiences like romantic spa outings, wellness retreats, or programs connected to the community.

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AND SPLENDOR’S MANAGEMENT IS SUPER, TOO

Mary Gostelow

She travelled as a kid and got hooked. After studying tourism management and working on Aida ships – that’s the all-German line – she joined Regent’s parent NCL, came to Regent as onboard Concierge and switched to her present role a year ago. There are so far 12 Commodores. Janina is the ultimate woman of the world.

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PREFERRED – 3

Mary Gostelow

By contrast, in the hotel/travel sector, top billing, at a paltry 2.5 As far as real travel-hospitality influencers are concerned Lindsey Ueberroth, above, must surely be among the top of the list. Preferred Travel Group is owned by the Ueberroth family and fronted by Lindsey, the CEO. It is possible to travel with thought.

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Navigating operational challenges in the hospitality industry

Hotel Owner

Modern travellers seek enhanced personalised experiences and seamless technology integration. Hotels can invest in technology such as mobile check-in/out, digital concierge services, and personalised communication channels to provide a better customer experience.

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Half of EV drivers avoid hotels without electric car chargers, report finds

Hotel Owner

Only 29% of those in the study had used hotel EV charge points during an overnight stay for leisure and business travel. However, over three-quarters (77%) are willing to pay for an EV concierge service at a hotel in order to limit the inconvenience caused by waiting.