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During this pandemic we continue to face travel issues that impact connecting over longer distances, such as labor shortage throughout hotels, car rentals, and airlines. The reasons behind this shortage are hotly debated. Many employers blame the federal government’s extra $300 per week in unemployment aid, but plenty of hospitality workers who abruptly lost their jobs have moved on to new careers and aren’t coming back. Some employers want to hire new workers at lower wages instead of recalling laid-off employees, said D. Taylor, president of the hotel, gaming, and airport workers union Unite Here. Hotel chains are considering eliminating housekeeping and guest services jobs as well. A recent survey of 4,000 travel and tourism workers showed that many found jobs with higher pay and predictable schedules, and some plan on leaving the industry soon, said Peter Ricci, director of Florida Atlantic University’s hospitality and tourism management program. “It’s time for our industry to wake up and see that’s an important thing. We have a shortage for a reason,” said Cathy Balestriere, general manager of Crane’s Beach House, a boutique hotel in Delray Beach, Florida. As for the airline industry, cancellations and delays could abound. Because of mandated vaccinations for airline staff and flights being canceled due to employees resisting the mandate by not working, some airlines have decided to nix the mandate and continue to follow strict CDC protocol for flights. Finally, once you get to where you are going, how are you going to get around? If you have a senior family member who would love to travel for the holidays but is unable to do so alone, consider an assisted travel company. We are trained in providing medical care, comfort and companionship for your loved one. Plus, it’s great peace of mind for you. Don’t let another holiday go by without bringing the whole family together. •
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