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Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues

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Staffing shortages and ensuing issues have become commonplace in the hospitality and tourism industries and a stark reality meeting professionals must now grapple with at nearly every turn. As a result, the employment pipeline has been greatly reduced, Deshields says, adding that organizations must now do more with less to improve efficiency.

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7 Smart Moves—at Mahekal Beach Resort, Kimpton & More

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She and her four fellow board members will work with LGBTQ affiliated groups and allies to promote global tourism. Maria Tuttocuore Monaco Government Tourist Office’s (MGTO) senior executive of sales and marketing Tuttocuore has been named to the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s (IGLTA) 2018-2019 Board of Directors.

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NYU Offers Incubation Hub for Hospitality Entrepreneurs

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We’re coming back, and numbers are showing that travel and tourism is coming back, almost pre-pandemic level for most of the areas.” But currently, as long as one of the founders is an NYU affiliate, then they’re eligible to apply. But Karaburun hints that the Hub could be open to non-NYU students in the future. “We’re

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Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum

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The post Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. And while one can virtually gain familiarity with various tastes and dishes from all over the world, nothing beats savoring the actual thing bite by bite.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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Additionally, Hyps holds professional affiliations within the hospitality industry, such as MPI, PCMA and Destinations International. She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region.

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36th Joint Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the Commission for South Asia (CAP-CSA) 

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The post 36th Joint Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the Commission for South Asia (CAP-CSA) appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., Marcos, Jr., IN PHOTOS: President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. With President Marcos Jr.

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GNTB to focus on sustainable inbound tourism at ATM 2023

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The post GNTB to focus on sustainable inbound tourism at ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. These figures confirm that Germany continues to be a preferred tourism destination for GCC visitors and unspoilt nature and careful use of resources are clearly becoming increasingly important to them.

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