Projections For Jobs In The Travel And Hotel Industry

Even though the general estimates for jobs is tied to the economic situation in the world, the hotel and food service job projections continue to be satisfactory. Other than the government service jobs, this group of jobs is one of the highest employers as a group. In general terms, the work can include positions in hotels, restaurants, attractions and even travel. The forecast for the next few years in this area of employment remains satisfactory.The group of workers who fill these jobs are often young. In fact, almost 20 percent of employees in the related professions are age 25 or younger. The overall percentage for all industries is 13 percent. Selected service jobs often are entry level, part-time or seasonal positions with little training beyond high school required. Where training is needed, it may be offered on the job.Additional training, if required, is often available at community college. Students may elect to obtain an associate's degree for better likelihood of obtaining a position after schooling is completed. This is a trend in the industry. Because job applicants are better trained when they enter the work force, less training is required by the employers. Sometimes this translates to higher wages and benefits.Employment growth in the industry is expected to be at about five to eight percent through the next decade. Some impact due to the current economic crisis makes it difficult to project employment changes. The turnover rate in this area, especially for entry level positions is high. The wages and benefits are not expected to keep pace with other industry projections during the same period.Looking just at the restaurant and food service aspect, the picture is very similar. The wages for entry level tent to be low. Turnover is high, and available work is likely to be shift oriented. Working conditions may be in offices or services. Waiters, cooks and other service staff are often jobs taken by those who don't have the training and experience to command higher level positions.Because the entry level positions are physically demanding, many people do not stay with the positions for a lengthy period. Those who do stay in the industry can often take advantage of training offered by the employer to provide a better future for workers. The forecast for travel and hotel jobs is satisfactory, especially for those who have minimal training and experience. It is still possible to work your way up in a company from direct service workers to administration and more responsible positions.