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Lodging Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Lodging Managers
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Median pay

$68,130
Median annual pay for Lodging Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

5,400
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

52,000
Estimated U.S. employment for Lodging Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,800
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Writing
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Critical Thinking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3Personnel and Human Resources
  4. 4Customer and Personal Service
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Sales and Marketing

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Speech Clarity
  5. 5Speech Recognition
  6. 6Written Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Cooperation
  3. 3Social Orientation
  4. 4Leadership Orientation
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Training and Teaching Others
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  6. 6Working with Computers

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Contact With Others
  4. 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Representative tasks

  • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
  • Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
  • Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
  • Greet and register guests.
  • Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
  • Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
  • Train staff members.
  • Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.

Software and tools

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Sources

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