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HOSPITALITY CAREERS
Minnesota
Hospitality
Industry
The hospitality industry is the
largest and fastest growing industry
in the world. There are more than
four million hotel rooms in thousands
of properties within North America alone.
Lodging establishments range in size from
intimate inns to mega conference hotels.
Some are designed for the budget traveler,
while others provide luxury accommodations to
the highly affluent traveler.
Welcome
Throughout this international industry, the benchmarks
of success are measured on the comfort of the sleeping
room, quality of food, and service received. These simple
components set the properties apart. In addition, many
lodging properties offer meeting and event space with
accompanying services.
Lodging
Management
Competition for jobs at
large hotels that offer the
highest level of guest services
is expected to be strong.
Opportunities at smaller hotels
should be more achievable.
Those who have a college
degree in hotel or restaurant
management, have good
customer service skills and
related experience should have
the best prospects.
WAGES AND OUTLOOK
This career pays above the
statewide median wage of
$18.88/hour. Across Minnesota,
Lodging Managers earn a
median wage well over $19/
hour; high earners make more
than $26/hour. In the seven-
county metro area, Lodging
Managers earn more than
$24/hour; high earners
make well over $33/hour. This
career is seeing high growth
compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about
200 new Lodging Managers to
meet market demand between
2014–2024. Growth rate is
6.3 percent, or above the
statewide average.
Source: CAREERwise
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