A career in the hospitality industry isn't limited to lodging and restaurant space; it includes all aspects of travel and tourism, event management, theme parks, outdoor recreation, gaming, and entertainment. Wherever there is customer service, there is a need for hospitality training.
However, hospitality is also subject to myths and misconceptions that might make you wonder whether studying it is a good choice. Let’s clear some of those up.
Myth #1:
hospitality jobs are underpaid
On the contrary, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average hourly earnings of employees as of June 2023 are at an all-time high with $21.21 in the leisure and hospitality industry and $23 in the lodging industry, a huge leap after the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are seeing a post-pandemic trend where hospitality employers are willing to pay more and are still looking for dependable employees. Based on BLS October 2022 data, over the next decade the leisure and hospitality sector will include seven of the top 20 fastest-growing industries, with new career opportunities and benefits.
