Help Wanted: AHLA Fights for Hotel Jobs on Several Fronts
🏨 As of May, the U.S. faced 8.1 million job openings with only 6.6 million unemployed persons to fill them. Hotel wages have increased by over 15% post-pandemic, yet 76% of hoteliers report being short-staffed. With 61% of Americans planning overnight leisure travel this summer, hotel staffing shortfalls persist. The AHLA pushes for expanded H-2B visas, an initiative backed by President Biden's March legislation, and advocates for more visa allotments, extended durations, and quicker work authorizations for asylum seekers. Concurrently, the AHLA Foundation invests in workforce development, including a Department of Labor-funded apprenticeship program and over $1 million in hospitality scholarships annually, targeting nearly two million hospitality employees and 200+ career opportunities.
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