Don’t Wait for the Requisition: Building Hospitality’s 2027 Talent Pipeline Before You Need It
Hospitality leaders are already planning for 2027. Budgets are being built, revenue targets are being established, technology investments are being evaluated, and management companies are looking at growth opportunities. Hotel owners are assessing capital priorities, while leadership teams are determining what they want their organizations to accomplish next year. Yet one critical component of those…
Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update
The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for August Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for August 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into…
Recruiting in Fall 2026: Momentum, Precision, and the Power of a Clean Reset
As summer winds down and organizations shift into fall planning cycles, recruiting enters a new season defined by momentum, precision, and the opportunity for a fresh reset. If summer hiring is about patience and transparency, fall hiring is about intentional acceleration. Budgets are being finalized, Q4 goals are coming into focus, and leadership teams are…
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Hospitality leaders are already planning for 2027. Budgets are being built, revenue targets are being established, technology investments are being evaluated, and management companies are looking at growth opportunities. Hotel owners are assessing capital priorities, while leadership teams are determining what they want their organizations to accomplish next year. Yet one critical component of those…
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The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for August Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for August 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into…
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As summer winds down and organizations shift into fall planning cycles, recruiting enters a new season defined by momentum, precision, and the opportunity for a fresh reset. If summer hiring is about patience and transparency, fall hiring is about intentional acceleration. Budgets are being finalized, Q4 goals are coming into focus, and leadership teams are…
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The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for June Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for June 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it.…
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Recruiting in the Summer of 2026: Transparency Is the New Competitive Advantage Recruiting in the summer of 2026 feels different because it is different. AI is reshaping jobs in real time, candidates are thinking beyond the next paycheck, and employers can no longer rely on vague job descriptions, generic career promises, or outdated expectations.…
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The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for April Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for April 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED…
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Hybrid work has moved well past its trial phase. What started as a necessity has turned into one of the most researched workplace models in modern business. The results stay consistent. When employees split time between home and the office, they tend to work better, stay longer, and feel healthier doing it. One of the…
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Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for March 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS The Job: …
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AI Can Find Talent. It Still Can’t Build Trust. A few years ago, saying “AI is changing recruiting” made you sound early. Now it mostly makes you sound like you’ve opened LinkedIn in the last 48 hours. Every platform is “AI-powered,” every recruiter is “blending human instinct with machine intelligence,” and every hiring team…
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Hello! Welcome to Hospitality Spotlight. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS The Job: General Manager…
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The Art of Drawing Resume Readers In: Your Attractive Profiles and Resume Bring the Right People to the Table After more than 20 years in recruiting across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate environments, I will tell you something most candidates miss. Your resume is marketing.Your LinkedIn profile is positioning.Your consistency is credibility. I have reviewed…
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You walk into an interview. Or log into Zoom. Or step into a hotel lobby where the General Manager is waiting. The first seven seconds matter. Research from Princeton shows people form initial impressions in a fraction of a second. In hospitality and corporate settings, those impressions stick. In travel tech, where teams move fast…
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The Human Network: Why Industry Relationships Still Beat AI in Recruiting By Zoe Connolly, Founder of Hospitality Spotlight The Allure of Automation We live in an age where every process, from guest check ins to revenue management, has been optimized by technology. In recruiting, that optimization often comes in the form of AI tools promising…
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Recruiting Tip – 2 Alternative Places To Find Candidates – Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJR66w2vmm9/ #HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket…
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Recruiting Tip – Disqualifiers – Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito #HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal…
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Recruiting Tip: – Internal Recruiting Program Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal #Retail #Ecommerce #Biotech #Sales #Marketing #TalentAcquisition #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #RecruitingLife #Learndaily
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– Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to www.HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services or email us at info@HospitalitySpotlight.com @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito #HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal #Retail #Ecommerce #Biotech…
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Before you start talking to candidates, know who’s going to thrive in the role—not just survive it. Do they need brainstorming sessions and all-hands meetings to feel alive? Or do they want a quiet corner and a Slack message every so often? Are they a solo flyer or someone who wants the team huddled up…
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Stop posting wish lists, start posting job ads that attract humans. If your job description sounds like it was written by a robot for a unicorn, you’re scaring off real candidates. Focus on what’s truly needed, and ditch the 27 bullet points. Clarity = better hires. – Struggling to fill roles? Let’s fix that. From…
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During the interview process, “fit” should be more than a buzzword—it should be intentional: 1️⃣ Job Fit – Does the candidate have the skills to succeed now or with the training you’re able to provide? 2️⃣ Culture/Org Fit – Will they thrive within your company and collaborate well with the team? 🚫 The Miss –…
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Why Do Positions Stay Open Too Long? Hiring shouldn’t feel like an endless waiting game, but too often, it drags on. Here’s why—and how to fix it: ✅ Too Many Decision-Makers – When everyone has a say, no one makes a decision. Streamline the process. ✅ Misaligned Views on Fit – The “perfect” candidate isn’t…
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Starting a travel tech company is an exciting venture with immense potential, especially given the industry’s rapid growth. While your innovation may be top-notch, having a strategic recruitment process i s crucial to attract and retain the best talent in this competitive landscape. Here’s a comprehensive guide to building a winning recruitment strategy tailored for…
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Originally featured on Hotel Executive – http://hotelexecutive.com/business_review/5635/getting-the-most-out-of-the-hotel-hiring-process As an employer, the interview process is a critical piece of growing, supplementing or replenishing a team. While some hiring managers see it as a fun conversation and an exciting way to connect with people, others see it as a necessary evil that can’t be avoided. For managers…
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Here are three ways that hotels and recruiters can work together to expedite the process, find the ideal candidates and get on the same page.
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Follow link to access the e-Book!
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Many hotels report their annual earnings in March, the timeline has shifted, and hotel leaders find themselves facing uncertain employee retention issues.
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In the spirit of Back-to-School, here are the things that hotels and candidates looking for employment in hospitality should consider as we enter the fall.
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There are three things leadership must do when they realize one of their employees has started to become toxic.
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Appreciation programs can range in scale and cost. Oftentimes, a little appreciation goes a very, very long way.
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New Year’s creates an opportunity for those in the industry to review the past year, build on successes, and correct concerns.
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Originally featured on eHotelier Teamwork is key! Recruiting the right people for your team is a very important step to being successful, but you can’t and shouldn’t stop there. Just like any relationship, it takes work to maintain it. While you may not buy flowers for an employee, take long walks on the beach together…
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Tips that can help hotel leaders be prepared for the upcoming season, and to recruit a top notch staff accordingly.
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Identifying Four Elements That Make An Amazing Hire
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Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update
Hello! Welcome to Hospitality Spotlight. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and…
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The Art of Drawing Resume Readers In: Your Attractive Profiles and Resume Bring the Right People to the Table
The Art of Drawing Resume Readers In: Your Attractive Profiles and Resume Bring the Right People to the Table After more than 20 years in recruiting across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate environments, I…
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Mastering the First Impression: How to Win the Interview
You walk into an interview. Or log into Zoom. Or step into a hotel lobby where the General Manager is waiting. The first seven seconds matter. Research from Princeton shows people form initial impressions…
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The Human Network: Why Industry Relationships Still Beat AI in Recruiting
The Human Network: Why Industry Relationships Still Beat AI in Recruiting By Zoe Connolly, Founder of Hospitality Spotlight The Allure of Automation We live in an age where every process, from guest check ins…
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Recruiting Tip – 2 Alternative Places To Find Candidates
Recruiting Tip – 2 Alternative Places To Find Candidates – Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to…
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Recruiting Tip – Disqualifiers
Recruiting Tip – Disqualifiers – Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting…
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Recruiting Tip: – Internal Recruiting Program
Recruiting Tip: – Internal Recruiting Program Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal…
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Recruiting Tip: – Strengths & Weaknesses of the Org When Recruiting
– Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to www.HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services or email us at info@HospitalitySpotlight.com @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito …
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Recruiting Tip: Know who you really need—before you meet candidates.
Before you start talking to candidates, know who’s going to thrive in the role—not just survive it. Do they need brainstorming sessions and all-hands meetings to feel alive? Or do they want a quiet…
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Hospitality leaders are already planning for 2027. Budgets are being built, revenue targets are being established, technology investments are being evaluated, and management companies are looking at growth opportunities. Hotel owners are assessing capital priorities, while leadership teams are determining what they want their organizations to accomplish next year. Yet one critical component of those…
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The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for August Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for August 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into…
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As summer winds down and organizations shift into fall planning cycles, recruiting enters a new season defined by momentum, precision, and the opportunity for a fresh reset. If summer hiring is about patience and transparency, fall hiring is about intentional acceleration. Budgets are being finalized, Q4 goals are coming into focus, and leadership teams are…
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The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for June Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for June 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it.…
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Recruiting in the Summer of 2026: Transparency Is the New Competitive Advantage Recruiting in the summer of 2026 feels different because it is different. AI is reshaping jobs in real time, candidates are thinking beyond the next paycheck, and employers can no longer rely on vague job descriptions, generic career promises, or outdated expectations.…
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The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for April Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for April 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED…
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Hybrid work has moved well past its trial phase. What started as a necessity has turned into one of the most researched workplace models in modern business. The results stay consistent. When employees split time between home and the office, they tend to work better, stay longer, and feel healthier doing it. One of the…
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Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for March 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS The Job: …
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AI Can Find Talent. It Still Can’t Build Trust. A few years ago, saying “AI is changing recruiting” made you sound early. Now it mostly makes you sound like you’ve opened LinkedIn in the last 48 hours. Every platform is “AI-powered,” every recruiter is “blending human instinct with machine intelligence,” and every hiring team…
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Hello! Welcome to Hospitality Spotlight. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS The Job: General Manager…
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The Art of Drawing Resume Readers In: Your Attractive Profiles and Resume Bring the Right People to the Table After more than 20 years in recruiting across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate environments, I will tell you something most candidates miss. Your resume is marketing.Your LinkedIn profile is positioning.Your consistency is credibility. I have reviewed…
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You walk into an interview. Or log into Zoom. Or step into a hotel lobby where the General Manager is waiting. The first seven seconds matter. Research from Princeton shows people form initial impressions in a fraction of a second. In hospitality and corporate settings, those impressions stick. In travel tech, where teams move fast…
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The Human Network: Why Industry Relationships Still Beat AI in Recruiting By Zoe Connolly, Founder of Hospitality Spotlight The Allure of Automation We live in an age where every process, from guest check ins to revenue management, has been optimized by technology. In recruiting, that optimization often comes in the form of AI tools promising…
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Recruiting Tip – 2 Alternative Places To Find Candidates – Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJR66w2vmm9/ #HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket…
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Recruiting Tip – Disqualifiers – Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito #HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal…
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Recruiting Tip: – Internal Recruiting Program Go to http://www.HospitalitySpotlight.com email info@HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal #Retail #Ecommerce #Biotech #Sales #Marketing #TalentAcquisition #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #RecruitingLife #Learndaily
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– Need a little help filling roles? From hospitality to tech to corporate and everything in between, we connect businesses with top talent…fast. Go to www.HospitalitySpotlight.com for recruiting services or email us at info@HospitalitySpotlight.com @hospitalityspotlight @elcoquito #HiringManagers #TalentAcquisition #HRLeaders #BusinessGrowth #HiringTips #Recruiting #Hospitality #hotelsandresorts #hotelsandmotels #Medical #Corporate #GoToMarket #TravelTech #Healthcare #Tech #Finance #Engineering #Legal #Retail #Ecommerce #Biotech…
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Before you start talking to candidates, know who’s going to thrive in the role—not just survive it. Do they need brainstorming sessions and all-hands meetings to feel alive? Or do they want a quiet corner and a Slack message every so often? Are they a solo flyer or someone who wants the team huddled up…
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Stop posting wish lists, start posting job ads that attract humans. If your job description sounds like it was written by a robot for a unicorn, you’re scaring off real candidates. Focus on what’s truly needed, and ditch the 27 bullet points. Clarity = better hires. – Struggling to fill roles? Let’s fix that. From…
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During the interview process, “fit” should be more than a buzzword—it should be intentional: 1️⃣ Job Fit – Does the candidate have the skills to succeed now or with the training you’re able to provide? 2️⃣ Culture/Org Fit – Will they thrive within your company and collaborate well with the team? 🚫 The Miss –…
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Why Do Positions Stay Open Too Long? Hiring shouldn’t feel like an endless waiting game, but too often, it drags on. Here’s why—and how to fix it: ✅ Too Many Decision-Makers – When everyone has a say, no one makes a decision. Streamline the process. ✅ Misaligned Views on Fit – The “perfect” candidate isn’t…
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Starting a travel tech company is an exciting venture with immense potential, especially given the industry’s rapid growth. While your innovation may be top-notch, having a strategic recruitment process i s crucial to attract and retain the best talent in this competitive landscape. Here’s a comprehensive guide to building a winning recruitment strategy tailored for…
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Originally featured on Hotel Executive – http://hotelexecutive.com/business_review/5635/getting-the-most-out-of-the-hotel-hiring-process As an employer, the interview process is a critical piece of growing, supplementing or replenishing a team. While some hiring managers see it as a fun conversation and an exciting way to connect with people, others see it as a necessary evil that can’t be avoided. For managers…
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Here are three ways that hotels and recruiters can work together to expedite the process, find the ideal candidates and get on the same page.
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Follow link to access the e-Book!
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Many hotels report their annual earnings in March, the timeline has shifted, and hotel leaders find themselves facing uncertain employee retention issues.
-
In the spirit of Back-to-School, here are the things that hotels and candidates looking for employment in hospitality should consider as we enter the fall.
-
There are three things leadership must do when they realize one of their employees has started to become toxic.
-
Appreciation programs can range in scale and cost. Oftentimes, a little appreciation goes a very, very long way.
-
New Year’s creates an opportunity for those in the industry to review the past year, build on successes, and correct concerns.
-
Originally featured on eHotelier Teamwork is key! Recruiting the right people for your team is a very important step to being successful, but you can’t and shouldn’t stop there. Just like any relationship, it takes work to maintain it. While you may not buy flowers for an employee, take long walks on the beach together…
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Tips that can help hotel leaders be prepared for the upcoming season, and to recruit a top notch staff accordingly.
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Identifying Four Elements That Make An Amazing Hire
Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update
The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for June Hello! Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for June 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it.…
Recruiting in the Summer of 2026: Transparency Is the New Competitive Advantage
Recruiting in the Summer of 2026: Transparency Is the New Competitive Advantage Recruiting in the summer of 2026 feels different because it is different. AI is reshaping jobs in real time, candidates are thinking beyond the next paycheck, and employers can no longer rely on vague job descriptions, generic career promises, or outdated expectations.…
Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update
The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for April Welcome to The Hospitality Spotlight Industry Update for April 2026. We are here to keep you informed on what is happening across hospitality, travel tech, and corporate leadership. Each issue will feature select industry roles, local happenings, and insights from our latest article. Let’s get into it. FEATURED…