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There's Never Been a Better Time - Rebuilding the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
December 17, 2021
Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) was one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19's lockdown phase and continues to struggle with staffing.
To combat workforce shortages in the HTM industry, the GVSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Department, in collaboration with the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and its Visit Detroit campaign, created a video to showcase the industry's resiliency through the pandemic and to spur the interest of students to an industry with endless career opportunities and growth possibilities.
“We called the branding concept, ‘There’s Never Been a Better Time,’ because that’s how we feel. It is true. There is no better time to be in this industry. It’s repurposed. It’s growing. People realize it’s more important to them than ever," said Patty Janes, professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at GVSU.
“Ultimately, everyone will create a stronger, more resilient industry as a result of the pandemic experience,” said Janes.
GVNext article by Brian Vernellis
There's Never Been a Better Time Video