Hospitality & Tourism Layoffs - Career Transition Guide | LaidOffLaunch

Complete guide for hospitality & tourism professionals facing layoffs. Learn about severance, job boards, skills in demand, and how to land your next role.

Hospitality & Tourism Layoffs

Hospitality, travel and tourism industry layoffs. Your complete guide to navigating career transitions in this industry.

1-4 weeks
Typical Severance
1-3 months
Avg. Job Search
$35,000
Starting Salary
$150,000
Senior Salary

In-Demand Skills for Hospitality & Tourism

Customer service Revenue management Event planning Food service Hotel operations

Pro Tip

Even if you have experience in hospitality & tourism, consider upskilling in one or more of these high-demand areas to increase your marketability and potentially command a higher salary.

Top Job Boards for Hospitality & Tourism

Hcareers
LinkedIn
Indeed
Hospitality Online
Poached

Companies Hiring in Hospitality & Tourism

Marriott Hilton Airbnb Expedia Disney Parks

Networking Strategy

Join AHLA, attend hospitality trade shows, maintain industry certifications

Interview Preparation

Key focus areas: Guest service scenarios, crisis management, leadership examples

Your 30-Day Action Plan

1

Week 1: Foundation

Update your resume with hospitality & tourism-specific keywords. Set up job alerts on Hcareers and LinkedIn.

2

Week 2: Network Activation

Join AHLA, attend hospitality trade shows, maintain industry certifications. Reach out to 10 former colleagues or industry contacts.

3

Week 3: Application Blitz

Apply to 5-10 positions daily. Target companies like Marriott, Hilton, Airbnb.

4

Week 4: Interview Prep

Practice guest service scenarios, crisis management, leadership examples. Prepare your success stories using the STAR method.

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