KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Forbes’ list has named Dollywood among America’s best employers in the country for 2021.
According to a release, Dollywood was represented well among the 500 companies on Forbes’ list of the best midsize employers. Among the 20 companies on the list in the “Travel and Leisure” category, Dollywood ranked sixth and was the only theme park on the midsize list.
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“We are pleased to see others recognize what our hosts have known for so long. It’s not just something we say; The Dollywood Company really is an amazing place to work,” said Tim Berry, Vice President of Human Resources and a 36-year employee. “We have hosts who have been here for 10, 20 and 30-plus years, like myself, because we love our culture and the opportunity to help our guests make memories with their families.
According to Forbes, among America’s best mid-sized employers for 2021 are:
Choice Hotels International
FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Fantastic Sams
Best Western International
Diamond Resorts International
Dollywood
Drury Hotels
Westgate Resorts
Flight Centre Travel Group
Red Roof Inn
Major League Baseball
Barona Resort & Casino
Vacasa
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
World Travel Holdings
Kalahari Resorts
Gila River Gaming Enterprises
National Basketball Association
Sycuan Casino
“In the wake of the global pandemic, midsize businesses have had to navigate countless challenges, from applying for Paycheck Protection Program loans to securing protective equipment, whether or not they employ healthcare workers. The companies on our list of America’s Best Midsize Employers have risen to the occasion, adapting in ways that benefit both their customers and employers.”
Dollywood says the Pigeon Forge park has long been voted as the friendliest theme park in the world. The park also earned the inaugural Golden Ticket Award for Best Guest Experience, which factors friendliness of employees into its criteria. The recognition is the gold standard for theme parks worldwide.
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