January 2021

Accor says the ground-breaking brand will result in pioneering businesses which specialise in the development of one-of-a-kind, socially responsible, holistic environments. The brand’s founder, Alan Faena, said he will work in partnership with Accor to break new ground, developing Faena Districts in select global destinations. According to the companies, this new venture will strengthen Faena’s …

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While a lot of hospitality professionals are looking for a job opportunity right now, recruitment agencies are also affected by the current times. Now more than ever, we are relying on you just as much as you are relying on us. The other day, I spoke to a top executive, he not only stood out …

A harmony of points of view and mutual benefits. Read More »

It has been almost 31 years since the world ‘switched on’ and connected to the World Wide Web. It was also at this time that WIPS connected online, and began life as one of the leading international hospitality recruitment specialists. Yet the word internet actually dates back to the 1800’s, meaning to be interconnected. With …

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“We are limited not by our abilities but by our vision.” Panasonic has developed the world’s first High Dynamic Range capable Ultra HD virtual reality eyeglasses. That’s right, eye-glasses. 2021 will offer a new and stylish experience of the virtual world, where technology and entertainment are literally at our fingertips, Panasonic has developed the world’s …

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Burnout is a word commonly thrown around in the corporate vocabulary. employers warn of the danger in ‘burning the candle at both ends’. However, amid what has become the new normal, it is increasingly likely that work has become the predominant focus of our life. Taking time for yourself, for just half an hour a …

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The hotel industry in the Middle East has gradually started to recover, especially in places such as Dubai. Staycations created the initial demand after lockdown, the next step has been the continued growth of workstations. For more insights, check out this interesting article. https://lnkd.in/eXRbEnp

She complains again about her current employer. I react every day, I think we all do, she says. He says: Yes, but learn to transform your mindset and your energetic field to attract, what you want. She asks him: So how do I attract the employer that I want? He says: Take a piece of …

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As with anything, recruitment has had to change with the times. Long gone are the days of newspaper job postings, or faxing information between employer and candidate. No longer do those seeking employment go door to door with paper CV’s, hoping that theirs will be pulled from the lottery of stacked resumes on the boss’ …

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We say: YES to hiring hospitality professionals. As a trained Swiss hotelier with over 12 years of work experience and now as Managing Director of a hospitality recruitment agency, I encourage all industries to consider applications from the hospitality professionals who were affected by the lockdowns that resulted in being laid off last year. There …

WIPS TIPS – Are you hiring for open positions? Read More »

As we welcome in the new year, it is easy to reflect on the past twelve months. Needless to say, it has been an unexpected time for most of us. The hospitality industry has been hit especially hard. Yet, the new year brings new opportunities, and here I offer you just one piece of advice. …

Green Fingers? Read More »