Hospitality

Hospitality refers to the provision of accommodations, food, and other services to travelers, tourists, and other guests. Hospitality is a large and diverse industry that includes a range of businesses and organizations, such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other types of accommodation.

The hospitality industry is known for its focus on customer service and providing guests with a high level of comfort and convenience. Hospitality businesses often strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for their guests, and they may offer a variety of amenities and services, such as fitness centers, spas, and recreational facilities.

The hospitality industry is an important contributor to many economies around the world, and it plays a key role in the tourism sector. Hospitality workers, including front desk staff, housekeeping staff, and food and beverage staff, are responsible for ensuring that guests have a pleasant and enjoyable experience during their stay.

 

 

Webinar: Germany’s New Law On Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence
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Webinar: Germany’s New Law On Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence

Mekong Club does amazing work. We are publishing their webinar to bring attention to it here. Please get involved with Mekong Club (sign up for their newsletter here). The rest of this is from their communications or the YouTube page for this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J0Qtyvc_tA Presentation Download the presentation here. Email from Mekong Greetings from the…

How a Giant Egg Farm Made Money Off Women Prisoners in Dangerous Conditions
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How a Giant Egg Farm Made Money Off Women Prisoners in Dangerous Conditions

1. Mayhem “Everybody who works at Hickman’s, get up! Pack your stuff—you’re being moved today!” Corrections officers swarmed the Santa Rosa Unit at the Perryville women’s prison in Goodyear, Arizona, barking orders and handing out trash bags for belongings. Many women were alarmed. We’re being moved to Hickman’s? How? The officers weren’t sharing a lot…

Marriott CEO on demand: People ‘were reminded how much they love to travel’
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Marriott CEO on demand: People ‘were reminded how much they love to travel’

Video transcript BRIAN SOZZI: Travel demand is officially back, despite a higher price tag. Marriott saw revenue per average room climb nearly 29% year over year in the fourth quarter and is predicting the good news will continue into this year with business and cross-border travel demand expected to carry over. Marriott President and CEO…

Miami archbishop offers to house exiled Nicaraguan priests, seminarians – OSV News
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Miami archbishop offers to house exiled Nicaraguan priests, seminarians – OSV News

MIAMI (OSV News) — Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski spoke to the Florida Catholic Feb. 11 about the expected arrival in Miami of some of the political prisoners released by the Nicaraguan government and flown to the U.S. Feb. 9. “Most of the people expelled were politicians or candidates for public office that (Daniel) Ortega locked…

Anti-human trafficking campaign uses Super Bowl to shed light on year-round problem
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Anti-human trafficking campaign uses Super Bowl to shed light on year-round problem

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — See something, say something. While we hear this all the time, it’s not always easy to spot the warning signs for human trafficking. There’s a new push to train people in the hospitality and tourism industry ahead of the super bowl coming to town. Since 2014, the campaign ‘It’s a Penalty’…

'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches
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'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches

PHOENIX – Arizona’s law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking or is it a myth? FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum takes a deep look at how sex trafficking victims are exploited and the challenge of…

Human trafficking affects everyone on Long Island – Newsday
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Human trafficking affects everyone on Long Island – Newsday

It was good news that Lawrence Ray, convicted of human trafficking in a case involving students at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, was sentenced to 60 years in prison last month for his horrific crimes. He preyed on his daughter’s college friends, employing psychological terror, manipulation, and physical abuse to extort them and use them for…

NFL Stars Advocate to End Abuse and Human Trafficking With It's a Penalty's Campaign
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NFL Stars Advocate to End Abuse and Human Trafficking With It's a Penalty's Campaign

Today, It’s a Penalty launched its 14th global campaign ahead of Super Bowl LVII focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Through partnerships with Hilton Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Airbnb, Motel 6, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and many others, the 2023 Super Bowl campaign covers travel touchpoints…

Campaign to call attention to human trafficking spotlighted by Super Bowl, NFL players
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Campaign to call attention to human trafficking spotlighted by Super Bowl, NFL players

With eyes on Arizona this week, one organization has launched a campaign — It’s a Penalty — to raise awareness about a crisis: human trafficking. The numbers are staggering. Among the facts and figures from It’s A Penalty, which works collaboratively to end human trafficking, exploitation and abuse using major sports events as vehicles for…