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Tourism is booming again – but how can we solve the recruitment and retention crisis?

Hotel Owner

Despite the cost-of-living crisis and economic uncertainty, the international hospitality and tourism industry is experiencing a surge in bookings as the summer season reaches its peak. An estimated 235 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of this year, more than double those in the same period of 2022.

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Remington enters Caribbean market

Hotel Business

“The combination of the Caribbean’s high year-round tourism demand and an increased interest in wellness travel makes this advancement a no-brainer. We’re looking forward to bringing our unmatched guest service beyond the U.S.

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High paying jobs in hospitality: what to expect and how to prepare yourself

Les Roches

Tourism and hospitality are major businesses and in some countries, such as Thailand, tourism has a significant impact on GDP. Hospitality is an industry that operates in almost every country in the world, which means it offers plenty of scope for travel and high-paying hospitality careers. Why work in hospitality?

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It’s ADA with a twist—provide superior service to your guests with disabilities

AHLEI

Or perhaps when a guest using a wheelchair enters the hotel spa, the receptionist greets her with, “Oh, I’m so sorry you’re confined to a wheelchair.”. These and other similar responses can cause your guests distress. There are more travelers with disabilities than ever before. Elements of Service training builds confidence.

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Hotel robot: Development and uses in the hotel industry

SiteMinder

The travel industry is a massive target for newer, smarter, more automated, personalised, and predictive processes. In fact, as progress continues, tourism could be a world leader for cutting-edge technology and advanced AI. There are some apps specific to travel too, like ‘Lola’ and ‘Pana’.

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Study to get ahead: how to get a business degree

Les Roches

Allocate funds for essential expenses such as tuition, fees, housing and meals and discretionary spending for entertainment, travel and other non-essential items Minimize expenses: look for opportunities to minimize expenses and save money where possible.

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Guide to hotel fees and surcharges for hotels

SiteMinder

Internet fees and telephone call surcharges While basic Wi-Fi might be complimentary, premium internet services or international calls can incur additional fees, catering to the needs of business travellers. Secondly, room rates are highly dynamic and closely watched by travellers, whereas fees and surcharges tend to be more stable.

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