Explore nonimmigrant avenues such as L-1, TN, H-1B, E-2, E-3, and H-2B visas to diversify your hospitality workforce. Each option offers unique opportunities for various positions, from managerial roles to temporary staffing. Understanding and leveraging these visa categories can enhance your recruitment strategy, tapping into a broader talent pool and enriching your team with diverse skills and perspectives. READ MORE
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In the fiercely competitive hospitality landscape, hotels continuously strive to innovate and stand out from rivals. One effective approach involves capitalizing on the proximity of the hotel to popular travel destinations. By strategically aligning with nearby attractions, hotels can enhance their allure, boost occupancy rates, incorporate successful marketing strategies, and curate a distinctive guest experience. READ MORE
Digital marketing can be leveraged in many ways to drive guests to a hotel's website and ultimately on-property. As we navigate through the fast-paced digital landscape of 2024, the strategies outlined in this article-ranging from crafting hotel websites, management of online reputations, optimized hotel listings, to social media-highlight a multifaceted approach to drive guest engagement and bookings across all verticals. READ MORE
Amid economic uncertainties, hotels face financing challenges. Economists predict a soft landing, but recession fears still persist. Hoteliers must manage debt and Property Improvement Plans, especially those with variable-rate financing. Traditional lenders retreat, leaving the private market as the primary source. Despite hurdles, hotel construction deals offer opportunities in a market with constrained new supply. READ MORE
Stephanie Smith, the CEO of Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, advocates for breaking down silos between sales, marketing, and revenue management, likening it to crafting a winning football team. She is addressing the misconceptions in each area, the article advocates for shared perspectives, education, and a holistic approach to achieve long-term success in the competitive market. READ MORE
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In this article, we explore the wide ranging reforms brought about by the behemoth that is The Building Safety Act 2022 and its associated regulations (the "BSA"), the understanding of which is of critical importance to anyone involved in a UK based project including a "residential" component (which may include branded residences, and in some cases, hotel developments). READ MORE
The article on Fair Work Week (also often referred to as Predictive Scheduling) addresses the challenges encountered in retaining employees and recommends that hospitality organizations apply the principles of Fair Work Week laws to improve their appeal to employees and enhance employee retention. The article explains the core idea and discusses how hospitality organizations can effectively implement the approach. READ MORE
