The International Hospitality Industry is witnessing a growing surge of Millennials joining the workforce. These Generation Y employees have great potential to fulfill in terms of contribution to company success. Research shows that hotels still have problems defining and implementing approaches to talent and consequently, there can never emerge a strategy to effectively attract and retain the human resources for future needs and to fill emerging skills gaps. So, the key question is why can't we retain Generation Y talent? READ MORE

Hotels are interested in recruiting and retaining top talent to ensure high levels of performance. This requires the ability to tap into the motivations of your workforce, which is increasingly becoming more diverse. So, what motivates employees? The answer depends on who you are trying to engage and the process to do so. This article explores how workforce demographics are impacting employee motivation; what factors HR leaders need to address; and provides leadership tips to spark intrinsic motivators, specifically for different generations. READ MORE

The perception used to be that the purpose of a first interview is to get invited back for a second interview. This is because the decision for next steps then rests solely on the shoulders of the candidate, and options are limitless. But does every candidate who interviews with your organization want to be invited back for a second interview? If not, consider the possibility that although the interviewing process is designed to both screen as well as sell, there are ways to maximize the odds of candidates craving an invitation to return. READ MORE

Destination weddings have exploded into a $16 billion dollar industry. It's time to mine this booming sector, and the key is publicity. On average, couples spend $30,000 for a smaller destination wedding in a luxury resort and many lovebirds have a budget that is upwards of $100,000. Make sure to loop your travel PR firm into the process so they can get maximum exposure for your property and attract more of this lucrative business. READ MORE

The four-year drought in the western United States has caused businesses and the public to find new and innovate ways to conserve and reuse water. And despite the promise of eased drought conditions this winter, recent reports from California have the state's snowpack at below-average levels, prompting state officials to call for additional and more restrictive water conservation efforts - a trend likely to be mirrored elsewhere. As a major consumer of water within the American business landscape, the hotel industry is both a large water user and a leading voice in the water conservation movement. In this article we'll explore major steps taken by industry leaders as well as trends shaping the future of hotel water usage and conservation. READ MORE