When COVID-19 hit, millions of jobs were lost in the hospitality and casino gaming industries, almost overnight. It was an incredible and staggering number. However, after months of lockdowns, leisure travel and casino gaming are expected to ramp up in 2022. Meanwhile the demand for casino and hospitality executives and managers is clashing with a declining candidate pool and changing worker attitudes. READ MORE

Technology is influencing all aspects of hospitality operations. In this article, I explore the influence of technology on hospitality human resources. There is evidence that the pandemic has hastened the adoption of technologies supporting the evolving industry environment. The adoption of technology solutions in the hospitality industry, which considers high-touch interpersonal services as its raison d'etre, must be nuanced. READ MORE

The pandemic has forced the hospitality industry to reflect and recognize how to make their businesses prosper in times of societal and economic hardship. As the entire industry was brought to its knees, it's critical to recognize that while hospitality tends to be a wonderfully multicultural place to work, there is still so much room for improvement in terms of diversity among employees and in recruitment efforts. READ MORE

As hoteliers struggle with a labor crisis, new labor management technologies will play a vital role in ensuring a property's compliance with emerging labor laws. Not only can labor management technology ensure compliance, but developments in AI and automation can also aid in prevention and risk mitigation, ensuring an optimized and satisfied workforce while continuing to meet hotel business and guest service needs. READ MORE

The definition of what a dress code is and what it should contain must expand beyond "Do's and Don'ts" and specifying whether to wear business professional or business casual attire. While having a dress code may seem outdated, it is crucial to maintain a dress code within your resort, property and/or hotel. Here's why. READ MORE