- June 19, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Beach hotel managers and restaurants say business was up thanks to the Sand Soccer Championships.
“It was a great weekend. We were sold out Friday and Saturday night. Sand soccer was just a huge success. It was nice to see things getting back to normal,” said John Zirkle, the general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and president of the Virginia Beach Hotel Association.
Joseph Dabiero, the general manger of the Ramada Plaza Hotel, says it was an historic weekend for the hotel.
“From Friday, Saturday and Sunday and it was probably one of the biggest revenue driven producing weekends that we’ve ever had.”
Demand is there. But is there enough staff to meet the summer demand?
“The number one thing facing the hotel industry in Virginia Beach is worker shortage.
Zirkle says he’s looking to fill 25-30 positions. Dibario says workers are having to work longer to meet demand.
“I need another two-thirds of housekeeping…
