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Do you need a job? European hospitality venues are hiring

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2 years ago

July 11, 2022

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European hotels and venues are desperately hiring staff as post-pandemic summer travel arrives

Top European hotel chains are hiring workers as many try to keep up with post-pandemic travel demand.

It comes as executives admit to years of underpaying hospitality staff, and pandemic lockdowns comes back to bite.

Thousands of workers left the hospitality industry when international travel shut down, and many have chosen not to return.

Tourism is an important factor for economic growth in many European countries.

In Greece, the sector employs 10 per cent of the country’s GDP. Meanwhile, in Portugal, 15 per cent of all economic output came from tourism before the pandemic.

“Many employees have decided to move to other sectors, so we are starting an industry from scratch and we have to fight for talent.”
Gabriel Escarrer, the CEO of hotelier Melia

It comes as the price of airline tickets and fuel costs rise. Willie Walsh is the ex-boss of British Airways, who says fuel prices were at record highs, and “oil is the single biggest element of an airline’s cost base”.

Oil prices have jumped as economies recover from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine impacts global supply chains.

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Harris & Oprah unite for a virtual campaign rally

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18 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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Kamala Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a virtual rally, drawing over 200,000 viewers.

A star-studded virtual event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night to build enthusiasm for Kamala Harris’ campaign was marked by teary moments and celebrity endorsements, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers across social media.

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Visitor industry embraces tech to transform venue exploration

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22 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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Pladia, a forward-thinking digital platform, is transforming how visitors engage with spaces by integrating advanced technology to create seamless, interactive experiences.

The visitor industry is embracing digital technology to elevate guest experiences through enhanced navigation and personalised journeys.

Smart solutions such as guides, real-time data, and interactive tools are transforming how people explore spaces, offering improved accessibility and engagement.

As industries such as tourism, events, and hospitality embrace these innovations, they are poised to create more connected, seamless visitor journeys that bridge the gap between the physical and digital realms.

Andi Mastrosavas, Chief Executive of the world-first Experience Design software Pladia, joins to share their crucial insights into the visitor industry. #featured