September 1 we celebrate National Hotel Employee Day and honor nearly 2 million employees who work in the industry.
Across the United States, hotel employees play a key role in some of Americans’ most important life events. Whether they’re helping facilitate family reunions, preparing for wedding receptions, or assisting guests with vacation activities, hotel employees are the backbone of any hotel stay. In addition, they keep guests safe, give back to their communities and are critical to making our nation’s nearly $2 trillion travel and tourism industry run smoothly.
The hotel industry is a vibrant, innovative, and dynamic business. The success of each hotel depends upon the hardworking employees who staff the property on a daily basis. Each employee, including those who work behind the scenes, plays an important role in everyday operations.
Hotel Employee Facts
There are nearly 2 million hotel employees in America.
The hotel industry offers employees more than 200 different career paths.
More than 50% of hotel general managers got their start in an entry level position.
On average, entry level hotel workers receive a raise within 9-12 months of being hired.
About 80% of entry level hotel workers are eligible for a promotion in less than one year of being hired.
