AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 700 jobs in May
U.S. hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in May, according to the latest government data that shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs.
Press Releases
Minor Hotels’ Ramón Aragonés Announces Retirement, Gonzalo Aguilar to Become Europe & Americas CEO
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas CEO from 1 January 2025. Aguilar will replace current CEO Ramón Aragonés, who will retire and leave his chief executive role at the end of this year. Aragonés will remain a member of its Board of Directors and serve as Non-Executive Vice Chairman. Aguilar joins Minor Hotels Europe & Americas on 1 October to begin a three-month handover period with Aragonés.
Global Asset Solutions expands worldwide team
Global Asset Solutions has added two new members to its team, as it continues to grow and evolve, advising both owners and brands in the luxury sector.
Restaurant manager skills list: 9 essential skills for your resume
Are you passionate about working in the dynamic and rewarding hospitality industry? Do you dream of stepping into a management role in a bustling restaurant? If so, you're likely wondering, "What skills are necessary to become a successful restaurant manager and how can I acquire them?" This article aims to answer all of your questions and set you on the right path to acquiring the restaurant manager skills and fulfilling your dream career.
Inspirational leaders: Who they are & How can you become one? A guide
When discussing inspirational leaders, you probably think about household names, titans of global business, and the people you see on the front of publications like TIME magazine. But great leaders are all around us. There are supervisors and managers, senior executives and CEOs in organizations around the world who, while relatively unknown, are inspirational leaders in their own right. They instill trust, motivate others, display honesty and integrity, get results, build relationships, and care about those around them personally and professionally.
University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership to Launch Online Bachelor of Science and Doctorate at HITEC 2024
The University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, one of the world’s leaders in hospitality and tourism education, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2024, the world's largest and most influential hospitality technology event. The College will use this opportunity to launch its online Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Leadership and online Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership. These new additions align well with the existing online Executive Master of Hospitality Management.
Accor’s 2024 TakeOff! Challenge: Future Hospitality Leaders Take Aim at Engaging a New Generation of Guests
Accor’s TakeOff! Student Challenge wrapped up this week as this year’s winners were announced. The 2024 edition, focused on ibis’ 50th anniversary, tasked students with developing Sustainability initiatives to engage a new generation of guests ౼ launching for the first time this year also a pilot competition for students in China.
Hotel Elkhart Welcomes LeAnn Weiss as New Director of Sales
The Hotel Elkhart, a premier hotel in the heart of Downtown Elkhart, is pleased to announce LeAnn Weiss's appointment as Director of Sales.
Radisson Academy celebrates 5th anniversary with continued robust investment in training & talent development
Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, marks its fifth anniversary as it continues to innovate and strives to be the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent joining the industry. Since it’s inception in 2019, Radisson Academy has expanded its offer to +2,500 training programs and has become a cornerstone of both employee development and enabling strategic business success.
Hong Kong Poly Research: Hospitality in the Time of COVID-19
Hospitality employees’ stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and their later career trajectories may depend on both their experiences in the workplace and personal traits, according to Dr Wei-Jue Huang of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and co-authors. Hospitality work is demanding, and the pandemic and associated economic crisis may have led hospitality workers to reconsider their career trajectories. Through direct interviews with current and former employees in the U.S. hospitality industry, the researchers explored how workplace experiences during the pandemic affected these employees’ subsequent career choices.
Accor, Valuable 500, Accessibility Research Association, and Colorful Earth launch ‘Disability Inclusion Self-Assessment Hotel Toolkit’
Accor, Valuable 500, Accessibility Research Association, and Colorful Earth announced the launch of the Disability Inclusion Self-Assessment Hotel Toolkit – a user-friendly, self-assessment guide that allows hotels, resorts, and other hospitality providers to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their accessibility and inclusiveness practices. The Disability Inclusion Self-Assessment Hotel Toolkit was introduced at the 6th Technology Accessibility Development Conference (TADC) held by Accessibility Research Association at the Special Education College of Beijing Union University.
Designing a Recruitment Approach to Foster Disability Inclusion
Committed to making inclusion a reality, hotels across our network have designed their recruitment processes to meet the needs of people with disabilities – such as autism-inclusive initiatives at the Fairmont Tremblant and the Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth in Canada.
ShiftIn’ Powered by Spark A visionary Event Convergence of Innovation and Sustainability in Hospitality at Les Roches, Crans-Montana
Les Roches proudly hosted "ShiftIn’ powered by Spark" in Crans-Montana, a visionary event dedicated to exploring and testing cutting-edge innovations within the hospitality industry. The event, which took place from May 15 until May 17, served as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and students to collaborate on fostering a sustainable future in hospitality.
21 new industry talents graduate from Scandic’s leadership program
Last year, Scandic’s Executive Committee selected 21 people to participate in the company’s internal leadership program, Talent@Scandic. Together with industry representatives, mentors and leadership experts, the talents worked intensively over the past seven months, getting ready to take on leadership roles within the company. And now, they have finally graduated!
Student profile: From hospitality degree to a dream job
If you’re currently looking at applying to college programmes in hospitality management, you’ve probably already asked yourself this question: What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality? There isn’t one single answer. As the student profiles in this article will demonstrate, a hospitality degree can open up a vast range of career paths and opportunities across many different sectors – so many, in fact, that it can be hard to decide exactly what you want to do after you graduate or know how to go about it! Come and listen to our new student profile every two weeks.
9 places where you can actually study
Discovering the perfect study environment can significantly boost your focus, learning capabilities, and retention of crucial information. Effective studying is a cornerstone of success in college and paves the way for a prosperous future career. Research from Psychological Science highlights the benefits of a strategic study approach in enhancing exam performance for college students. Without an ideal study setting, achieving this success can become a challenging feat.
Putting people first: Business success with a human-centric approach
It's no secret that many employees feel unappreciated and undervalued in today’s workforce. Competition for good jobs is fierce, AI will replace some jobs in the coming years, and the size and complexity of some businesses makes some employees feel insignificant. Embracing a "people-first culture" has become vital as modern talent won't hesitate to seek better benefits and flexibility elsewhere.
Retirement of Carmen Riu
RIU’s CEO, Carmen Riu, has taken the decision to retire before the summer of this year, when she will leave her executive and institutional representation roles at RIU Hotels & Resorts. She currently shares her position with her brother Luis Riu, who will now continue as the company’s sole CEO.
Hospitality America Elevates Leigh Holloway to Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
Hospitality America announces the promotion of Leigh Holloway to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) under the leadership of President and CEO Ben Campbell. With a robust background spanning two decades in the hospitality sector, Holloway's appointment aims to fortify the company's strategic direction and bolster its competitive edge as a premier third-party hotel management company.
AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 1,200 jobs in April
U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels.