hospitality wages
97% of Hotels Report Staffing Shortages: Why Flexible Technology Is the Solution
Michael Heflin | July 12, 2022
By Michael Heflin, Chief Revenue Officer at Stayntouch Despite continued gains in occupancy and revenue in the past 18 months, the hospitality industry still struggles with persistent and sometimes critical labor shortages. A newly released study by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) surveyed over 500 hoteliers in May 2022 and found that nearly all of the survey respondents (97%) experienced staffing shortages, while almost half (49%) experienced severe staffing shortages. These shortages were most pronounced in housekeeping, where 58% of respondents listed it as their biggest challenge. Across America, there still remain ...
Hotel Industry Foundation Increases Investment in National Ad Campaign to Attract More Workers as Record Travel Season Approaches
The AHLA Foundation | June 29, 2022
WASHINGTON (June 29, 2022) – With 69% of Americans planning to travel this summer and the July 4 holiday weekend quickly approaching, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) is doubling its investment and expanding its nationwide ad campaign to more than a dozen markets this month. As the demand for strong talent increases, AHLA Foundation’s ‘A Place to Stay’ campaign attracts new employees into the industry by showcasing hospitality’s competitive salary, substantial benefits, and upward career mobility. The campaign aims to combat the labor shortage that has dramatically impacted the hospitality industry â€...
