Employment

This article examines the primary reasons for employee turnover in the hospitality industry and their impact on an establishment’s profitability.

The culinary and hospitality industries are undergoing significant changes, with wages on the rise and job opportunities expanding. This article examines the salary outlook for key positions in these sectors, highlighting projected growth and trends through 2034.

The latest U.S. employment figures indicate a slowing national labor market and rising unemployment, providing new context for the hotel industry as it enters 2026.

The Hospitality Labor Report by The Staffing Agency reveals that, while the industry has reached unprecedented workforce levels, it faces significant challenges, including high turnover rates, wage stagnation, and reliance on immigrant labor. The report underscores the need for strategic workforce management and technological integration to address these issues effectively.

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management’s 2025 Representation in Hotel Leadership report reveals stagnation in women’s representation in upper-level management and a decline in Black leadership within the hotel industry, while progress is noted in diversifying corporate boards.

As of the end of Q3 2025, China’s hotel construction pipeline comprises 3,695 projects, totaling 656,873 rooms.

Union activity in the hotel industry has significantly decreased in 2025, but underlying tensions suggest a potential resurgence.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report highlights a potential workforce shortfall of over 43 million in the travel and tourism sector by 2035, urging immediate workforce planning.

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,008,949 workers in March 2025, 4,231 (0.42%) more workers than in February 2025 (1,004,718).

The accommodation and food services sector reported 858,000 job openings in March, down from a revised 900,000 in February and a six-month low.