Lodging managers held about 48,400 jobs in 2014. More than half were employed in the traveler accommodation industry, which includes hotels and motels.
Most of the remainder worked in other lodging establishments, such as recreational vehicle (RV) and recreational camps, youth hostels, inns, boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfasts, casinos, and resorts. About 1 in 3 were self-employed.
The pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities, turning a profit for investors, and dealing with dissatisfied guests can be stressful.
Work Schedules
Most lodging managers are employed full time. Because hotels are open around the clock, working evenings, weekends, and holidays is common. Some managers must be on call 24 hours a day, particularly if they reside at the lodging establishment.