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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. Marriott will focus on aiding prospective hotel owners who are Black, Native American, First Nations, Hispanic, Latino or women. . Challenges for Minority Investors.

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6 Killer Secrets to Building Relationships with Sponsors by @dancarthy2

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Here are six secrets to up your prospects of securing sponsorship and cultivating a long-term relationship with event sponsors. You can create a video about the organization with a donation link, or volunteer some of your staff to partake in the charity’s own events. tier 3 benefits for tier 2 contribution).

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Trade Show Checklist: What to do Before, During and After the Show

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Review last year’s trade show survey results, look at your prospect data and fine tune your strategy for the year to come. Start building buzz now and your target prospects will be ready to stop by on the big day. 6 Months Before the Show. After the Show: Follow-Up.

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DI Study: Gen Z Doesn’t Believe There Are Good Jobs in Tourism Industry

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Gen Z, those born in the late 90s and early 2000s, haven’t yet grasped the benefits of hospitality jobs and business. The number one customer of a DMO [Destination Marketing Organization] is the community and its residents. The destination posts job descriptions and talent retention through TikTok to attract prospective employees.

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Leading Hospitality, Travel and Events Orgs Are Investing in the Next Generation of Talent

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Tech companies are partnering with universities, and DMOs, global travel organizations and event agencies are onboarding prospective industry professionals to provide resources, skills and opportunities and to train the next generation of hospitality and events. Events Is Taking Interns. Offering positions in both its U.K.

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How Hospitality Hiring Trends Can Improve Your Hotel Experience

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Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Higher pay, benefits and flexibility will likely improve the quality of service they give you and your group. Technology Creates New Staff Roles.

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The Challenge of Safely Returning to In-person Corporate Events

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The need for, and benefits of, in-person corporate events are clear. Talking to someone face-to-face gives the benefit of being able to observe their non-verbal interaction, plus it makes networking a whole lot easier when you can just walk around and find people to talk to rather than being stuck behind a computer screen. .