Sean O'Neill, Skift
Look beyond monthly jobs reports to see a bigger picture. The U.S. leisure and hospitality sector will cut its employment growth by roughly half over the next decade, according to a government forecast. Hoteliers will cope by boosting the productivity of their existing workforce through training.
2 weeks ago
FPG + Skift
The hospitality industry in particular has struggled with recruiting and retaining workers over the last few years, as unemployment rates have dropped and tighter restrictions on immigration and work visas have been enforced. But there are a few things companies can do to develop a strong workforce.
2 weeks ago
Irene García Pérez, Christopher Jasper, and Peter Flanagan, Bloomberg
Ryanair expects minimal cancellations if pilots in Britain and Ireland go ahead with a strike as planned. But anticipated moves in the next few weeks promise many labor actions. Ryanair passengers should keep an eye on their flight statuses.
1 month ago
Blake Schmidt, Bloomberg
This is an ugly move from the Beijing authorities. So much for "one country, two systems." Two countries would have been a helluva lot better.
1 month ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
A strong job market means lots of consumers are spending on domestic travel. But rising wages and recently tightened rules on visas for seasonal workers are pressuring some sectors. We take a sector-by-sector look.
2 months ago
Associated Press
American can certainly come up with other options beyond the court to win over its workers.
3 months ago
Justin Bachman, Bloomberg
American Airlines is accusing its mechanics and their unions of conducting an illegal work slowdown to gain leverage in contract talks. The whole industry will be watching how a judge rules in the matter.
4 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
From cockpits to guest rooms, the travel and tourism industry confronts a dire need in finding and training qualified job applicants to fill their needs. Training and rewarding workers in even the lowest-paying jobs is vital because they can make or break a brand or a trip.
7 months ago
Layan Odeh, Bloomberg
A lack of cockpit crew has been a factor in Emirates' moves to trim its number of flights. But the carrier may have a fix. A new memo shows that the Dubai giant has pinpointed 500 suitable applicants from airlines experiencing financial trouble.
8 months ago
Irene García, Bloomberg
European carriers Iberia and TAP have added stops in the Caribbean. They will let their workers stay overnight elsewhere than in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, which is plagued with political violence. Smart.
8 months ago
Lucy Meakin, Bloomberg
Brexit's impact is one wake-up notice after another for England's tourism industry. And the wake-up is harsh.
9 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
At most companies, changes in employee bonuses don't resonate much beyond corporate headquarters. But airlines are different, and United Airlines created a global public relations saga in March when it decided to alter how it allotted extra money to employees. It's not a surprise the airline walked it back.
9 months ago
