July jobs report highlights ‘full recovery’ for hospitality industry
Hiring and retention in hospitality was a topic of concern during last week’s Southern Lodging Summit. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association president Wayne Tabor noted that while revenue is up this year, due to increased rates and higher demand, employment has continued to be an issue.
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Neil Strebig
Neil Strebig is a chef turned journalist covering economic development and commercial real estate for The Daily Memphian. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has worked at media outlets including the York Daily Record/USA Today Network and most recently as Report for America Corps Member with Lookout Santa Cruz. He is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
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