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Mark your calendars for February 23rd, it's National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day! This special day is dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication of hospitality workers across the world. Hospitality workers include restaurant staff, bartenders, hotel staff, tour guides and many more who provide excellent service to their customers every day. The holiday was created to celebrate these individuals and show them our appreciation for what they do. So let's take this opportunity to show our gratitude by thanking the hospitality workers we meet throughout the day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Hospitality Industry</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first commercial hotels and restaurants started to emerge in the 1800s during the Industrial Revolution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Innovation in Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>The hospitality industry took significant strides such as introduction of room service in hotels.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth of Tourism</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tourism boomed, business travel grew, giving a big push to the global hospitality industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hospitality Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>The emergence of formal educational programs in restaurant management and hotel administration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Technological Advancements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Technology revolutionized hospitality services with online bookings, customer service and digital marketing strategies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day was established to honor employees in this industry for their hard work and dedication.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a thank you card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Express your appreciation with a personalized thank you card. This is a great way to acknowledge their hard work and show that it doesn't go unnoticed.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer in a hospitality organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteer your time in a hospital, nursing home, or other hospitality organization. This is a great way to see the hard work these workers put in every day, and to directly help those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give gifts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gift cards, snacks, or any small token of appreciation goes a long way for these hardworking individuals. Show them your gratitude by giving them something they can use.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a potluck and invite all the hospitality workers in your area. When they arrive, they will be greeted with delicious food, music, and conversation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your gratitude for hospitality workers with your friends and family. Let people know how hard these individuals work and how much they are appreciated.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hospitality workers make the world go round</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The hospitality industry is an incredibly important part of the global economy and employs millions of people in jobs like hotel staff, restaurant servers, and nightclub workers. Those who work in this field deserve recognition for their hard work!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hospitality workers provide a necessary service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For many people, being able to eat a delicious meal at a restaurant or stay at a nice hotel are luxuries that they wouldn't be able to experience without the help of hospitality professionals. By acknowledging their contribution, we can ensure they continue doing an excellent job!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It boosts morale</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter how hard someone works, it's always nice to feel appreciated by others. Showing hospitality workers appreciation on National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day is a great way to show them your gratitude and let them know that their efforts are valued!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitality Workers Often Work Very Long Hours</h3><p class='facts-content'>It is quite common for hospitality workers to put in over 40 hours a week, including weekends, mixed day or swing shifts and holidays.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitality Workers are Multilingual</h3><p class='facts-content'>In order to better serve guests from around the world, many hospitality workers learn multiple languages, making them an essential asset in the industry.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitality Workers Receive Specialized Training</h3><p class='facts-content'>From culinary arts to special customer service training and tourism management, most hospitality workers are highly trained professionals in their respective fields.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitality Workers Often Operate Behind the Scenes</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many hospitality jobs happen outside the view of customers, such as hotel housekeeping and kitchen prep cooks, contributing significantly to the overall guest experience.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hospitality Workers Adapt to Rapid Changes</h3><p class='facts-content'>With shifts in trends, regulatory norms or customer expectations, those in the hospitality industry are quickly adapting and evolving to ensure the best guest experience.</p></div></div>
National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day is celebrated on February 23rd every year. In 2024 National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day will fall on a Friday.
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