Collaboration among top leaders is the (often overlooked) cornerstone of effective employee retention strategies. But individual teams and departments can only be as mission-minded and priority-driven as the top level above them. But how do you get your leaders on the same page? Read more to learn practical strategies that will help leaders align their perspectives, pool their insights, and collectively identify a shared vision for improving employee retention. READ MORE
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Hospitality can wield great influence over our guests' wellness given the increasing demand for access to wellness during travel and the importance of maintaining a wellness lifestyle. The provision of information, supporting and encouraging new wellness behaviours is key. Simon Saunders, VP of Strategic Health & Wellness for RLA Global explores guest expectations, the how's and why's of promoting, influencing, and educating guests' wellness. READ MORE
Regional transformation is a theme across the country and globally. It can be a useful tool(s) for economic impact on communities. This article will discuss the use of projects, such as feasibility studies as tools to build greater business opportunities and act as learning tools for students. Regional transformation can lead to a better quality of life and benefit tourism. READ MORE
How can hoteliers use the formula of GRWM videos and other TikTok trends to get attention for their brands? GRWMs, walk and talks, and in-the-car videos are all great ways for hoteliers to showcase their properties through authenticity and movement. These trends of TikTok already keep social media viewers entertained, informed, and attentive, and that same level of attention can be earned by hotel brands. READ MORE
The press release is one of the least effective public relations tools in a marketer's toolkit, and marketers should adopt new, more effective tactics to secure media coverage. This article will give you two actionable ways to increase your media coverage without using the overused, often abused press release, resulting in an increase in your visibility to and credibility with potential hotel clients. READ MORE
As we navigate the challenges of climate change, shifting work paradigms and evolving guest preferences, the hospitality industry is experiencing a transformative shift in how hotels are conceptualized and built. Key trends shaping the future of hospitality design, such as the burgeoning Work From Hotel movement, meet immediate needs and demonstrate a forward-looking approach to creating sustainable, functional and memorable guest experiences that will extend into 2024 and beyond. READ MORE
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Digital technologies are increasingly applied in today's human resources management practices for talent acquisition, employee experience, and well-being, from social media platforms, to mobile app gamifications, to metaverse-enabled job placement and training, to the recent development of ChatGPT. This article discussed some of the latest trends and aims to inspire conversations in both industry and academic along these phenomena. READ MORE
Finding, keeping, and inspiring the best people is even more challenging in our post-pandemic world. Talented people have more choices than ever given the possibilities afforded by technology and remote work. While travel and hospitality is compelling, we need to take a new and more innovative look at what it really means to connect with and unlock the genius in all of our people. To do this we must be even more dedicated to helping everyone to belong, learn, grow, make a difference, have fun together, and achieve some degree of work-life balance - as they deliver compelling value to our guests. READ MORE
