Seize the opportunity! Employment prospects and development directions in the future hotel industry

2024 is a year of strong recovery for the global hotel and tourism industry, as ofBy 2028, the annual growth of the tourism and dining industry is expected to reach as high as 10.24%.Many hotels are once again operating at full capacity, and career opportunities are continuously increasing.

For job seekers in the hotel industry, this is undoubtedly good news!

The employment prospects in the hotel industry are very broad in the coming years. The rapid rebound in growth has led to a talent shortage, with a large number of opportunities emerging in the market.

It is precisely because of these advantages,the hotel industry has become one of the top five hottest industries for employment in Forbes 2024.

Employment trends and opportunities in the hotel industry

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Wellness tourism is on the rise

A report released by Grand View Research this year shows thatthe global wellness tourism and hotel market size is expected to grow at an annual rate of 9.93%, reaching $1.02 trillion by 2030.

In the coming years, hotel operators will expand to offer more spa and fitness facilities, vegan menus, yoga and meditation classes, and wellness consultants.The demand for professionals in the management, operation, and supervision of related products and services will also surge.

If you are considering a career in the hotel industry and have a particular interest in health, thennow is a good time to train and position yourself as a health professional in hotels and tourism.

Some opportunities in this booming field include:

• Wellness travel specialist

• Wellness retreat manager

• Wellness tourism marketing

• Wellness event coordinator

• Spa manager

• Spa event planning

• Health and fitness facility management

• Organic catering management

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Shortage of professional talent in the hotel industry

The global hotel industry continues to face a shortage of professional talent in 2024. In the coming years, there will be a great demand for talents with hotel management experience or professional training.

According to government data, from 2022 to 2026, employment in the Australian hotel industry is expected to grow significantly, with the growth rate of cafe and restaurant managers expected to reach 27%, and that of chefs at 14%.

Some high-demand management and technical hotel careers include:

• Cafe, bar, and restaurant manager

• Hotel general manager

• Hotel housekeeping manager

• Hotel operations manager

• Hotel restaurant manager

• Catering manager

• Kitchen hands and chefs

• Bakers and pastry chefs

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Greater focus on corporate social responsibility

To attract environmentally conscious Millennials and Gen Z consumers, the hotel industry is increasingly reducing operating costs, offering eco-friendly products and services, and committed to enhancing employee diversity.

For anyone looking forward to a future career in the hotel industry,you cannot ignore the potential of innovative careers in the growing field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

Some job opportunities in this field include:

• Hotel or resort management consultant or manager

• Vegan, organic restaurant or cafe management

• Sustainable hotel supply chain manager

• Cultural awareness trainer or consultant

• Hotel brand charity and sponsorship project manager

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Growing demand for digitalization in hotels

In 2024, the hotel industry continues to further integrate digitalization, platforms like Booking.com continue to play a key role in the tourism and hotel industry.

During the past pandemic, the use of social media, mobile bookings for dining and accommodation have been increasing, and this trend is expected to continue in the future.

Although the rapidly developing digitalization is an important foundation for the future operation of the hotel and tourism industry, there is currently a severe shortage of talents with digital skills in the industry.

If you decide to pursue a digital hotel career, the future market demand will be very large.

Some high-demand digital career opportunities include:

• Hotel social media manager

• Digital content creator for hotel brands

• Digital service specialist

• International hotel and resort digital content marketing

• Social media food photography

• Online platform digital booking specialist

• Digital customer relationship manager

• Hotel or catering industry SEO manager

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