Choosing a Career in Hotels, Motels, and Resorts

 Rue, Nancy N. Choosing a Career in Hotels, Motels, and Resorts. Part of The World of Work series. 1999. 64p. ISBN 0-8239-2999-X. Available at 647.94 RUE on the library shelves.

Vacations are always fun. You get to stay somewhere else, and experience a new place. Most often than not, people end up sleeping at hotels or motels. What goes into making a hotel run? There are many career opportunities available in the hospitality industry, from front line workers like the valets who park your vehicle, the bellhop who helps you with your luggage, the concierge who provides you with advice and services, the front desk employees who welcome you and process your stay, the maids who clean the room, the food service employees who prepare and deliver the meals, and the maintenance workers who keep the whole structure humming along nicely.

Hotels are dynamic places to work, with the possibility of quick advancement and many roles to fill. Those who enjoy working with the public will find a home in the front office. Those who enjoy number or working behind the scene can staff the back office, where accountants, human resources, security, conventions, and marketing make the business run efficiently.

Finally there are those folks who are more interested in opening their own lodgings, or purchasing an existing business. Challenges exist here too, from the daily contact with the customers to having to work every day, but the work always being different. Ultimately, the hotel business is fast paced, and is continually adapting to trends. It's a good career for individuals who enjoy the public and who are looking for a fast-paced setting.