National Hotel Employee Day

We celebrate National Hotel Employee Day on September 1st and recognize over 2 million employees who work in the industry.

#hotelemployeeday

Hotel employees play a vital role in some of America's most significant life events. Whether they're assisting with family reunions, planning for wedding receptions, or assisting guests with vacation planning, hotel employees are the backbone of any hotel stay. They also help keep tourists safe, give back to their families, and are instrumental in the success of our country's nearly $2 trillion tourism industry.

The hotel industry is a fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic industry. The success of each hotel is dependent on the hardworking employees who work the premises on a daily basis. Each employee, as well as those who work behind the scenes, plays a vital role in everyday operations.

Hotel employee facts

In America, there are nearly 2 million hotel workers
More than 200 career paths are available in the hotel industry
More than half of hotel general managers got their start in an entry-level role
On average, entry level hotel employees receive a raise within 9-12 months of being hired
In less than a year since being hired, more than 80% of entry-level hotel employees are eligible for a promotion

Hotel Operations

In fact, hotel employees typically work in one or two of nine key areas, making a hotel run as smoothly as possible

Lobby and guest services are included in the Lobby and guest services
Food and beverage
Recreation and events are included in the recreation and events calendar
Rooms
Security
Engineering and maintenance are both engineering and maintenance
Sales and marketing
Accounting
Human Resources

Book It Several different types of hotels and a variety of aspects to consider before booking a stay, including location, amenities, as well as research and recommendations. The way guests book their hotel rooms has been revolutionized by technology. Today, hotel reservations account for 15% of all U.S. ecommerce, with 500 online bookings happening every minute.. Here are some common booking tips for booking hotels online.

Take a look before you book.. Using the URL address, it's easy to verify the hotel's reservation page. It's important to know that you are giving your personal information to the right hotel in the right way. Although the hotel name appears on the website, double check the website address to ensure it is not a third-party vendor using a hotel's name without authorization
Take advantage of reward programs. Sign up for rewards at your preferred hotels. Loyalty services are free and provide a variety of benefits.. Be sure to get your points as soon as possible by booking directly with the hotel to ensure you're getting your points
Ask the right questions. Ask the right questions. Check the following links before giving your credit card information
What is the cancellation/trip change policy?
Is it a safe payment portal? The URL should have a small lock and launch with https://, not http://, and not http://
Is the website connected to the hotel in any way? Is it affiliated with the hotel?
Book directly with the hotel or a reputable travel agent.. This helps ensure that you get what you want and need from your reservation while still providing the best value

SHOW EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION SHOW EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION.

Thank a hotel employee in person for the thank you
Leave a positive feedback about your hotel stay online.
Create a bucket list of must-stay hotels and explore those destinations. Make a bucket list of must-stay hotels and visit those destinations
When you post photos of your hotel stay on social media, tag and post #HotelEmplodeeDay

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has been the voice and advocate for the lodging industry in the United States and its employees for more than 100 years. AHLA is the only national association representing all segments of the hotel industry, including major chains, independent hotels, management companies, REITs, bed and breakfasts, industry partners, and others. AHLA advocates for the millions of employees who make them run, including:: In addition to representing most U.S. hotel employees, AHLA represents the millions of employees who make them run, including::