Investing in talent management in hospitality and tourism: Changing perceptions of the industry

Abstract

Purpose

This paper discusses the global importance of the Hospitality & Tourism (H&T) sector, the barriers to working in the sector and the importance of investing in talent management (TM).

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

To overcome the misconceptions of working in Hospitality and Tourism and drive the sector forward to maintain continued growth and importance, many H&T organisations need to invest heavily in talent management.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Investing in talent management in hospitality and tourism: Changing perceptions of the industry", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 8, pp. 21-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-05-2018-0125