Advances in technology allow hotels to provide services that are convenient and meaningful to guests. It’s easier than ever to deliver instant information or assistance using mobile apps, chatbots, or even physical robots. These technologies are catching on as more hotels try them out and find that guests like them. 1. Robots Once a novelty, …
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Attending a professional conference can really boost your career. It’s an opportunity to make new contacts, learn some new skills and gain insight into industry trends. However, it can be overwhelming when there are so many sessions, speakers, activities, and events. So how do you make the most of the experience? Here’s what you need to …
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Whether this is your first shot at a management position, or you’re moving up to a larger market or resort, there are some important things to be sure you cover in the interview. The career track for a general manager can come from a sales background, a room’s background, or even a food and beverage …
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You’ve been looking for a new job for a long time… months, maybe even more than a year. You’re getting burned out and you need to find something soon for your sanity and your bank account. What can you do to stay positive, focused, and productive? It’s really easy to get stuck in a cycle of …
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Even though you may be filling in a lot of your job applications online, you still need to craft your own resume to send to others and to help you organize all your pertinent information. Of course, you’ll need to tweak each resume to a specific job opportunity, but there are some basics that every …
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Hiring managers must feel like hitting the snooze button when reading cover letters that begin with this commonplace salutation, wouldn’t you? You might even stand to lose points with some employers if you address a recruitment staffer in such a non-personal tone, as the company culture may not warrant it. Instead, you might come across as if …
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Talking about money can be uncomfortable, especially when you are asking your boss for a raise or asking a potential employer to make you a better offer. It can feel like you don’t have control over the conversation since the other person ultimately gets to decide whether to pay you more or not. But talking …
Everyone’s got to start somewhere, including hotel CEOs. Gone are the days when most hotel companies were family-run operations led by executives who grew up in the business. Today, most hotel heads are proud business school graduates with backgrounds in finance that eventually led to running multi-million or –billion dollar hospitality conglomerates. Nevertheless, some of …
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Interviewing for a position in the hotel industry isn’t just a matter of elaborating on your resume’s credentials. Once you’ve secured a meeting with a potential employer, you want to leverage the face time to demonstrate your interpersonal skills. After all, the hotel business is a service industry built entirely upon guests’ positive experiences. So even …
It might seem like a dream to open your own B&B or quaint, local inn that attracts interesting and charming guests. But do you really know what it takes to make it a successful venture? There’s a lot to consider above and beyond the design of the property you’re imagining. Here are some things you …
