Career Paths in the NH Tourism Industry
SOURCES:
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. EMPLOYMENT SITUATION SUMMARY. RETRIEVED MARCH 16, 2022.
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION. TRAVEL: AMERICA’S UNSUNG HERO OF JOB CREATION. RETRIEVED MARCH 16, 2022.
WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM COUNCIL. U.S. TRAVEL & TOURISM RECOVERY PROJECTED TO EXCEED PRE-PANDEMIC
LEVELS IN 2022. RETRIEVED MARCH 16, 2022.
With its breathtaking mountains, pristine lakes, and beautiful coastline, New Hampshire is a popular and desirable tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors each year from around the world. From ski resorts to amusement parts, luxury hotels to rustic campgrounds, the Granite State has something to offer tourists of all ages and interests year round.
New Hampshire’s tourism industry also offers a variety of career prospects for both entry-level and experienced professionals. Working in tourism in NH provides the opportunity to experience the state’s natural beauty and amenities while advancing in a flexible career path with strong opportunities for advancement.
Featured New Hampshire Tourism Occupations
HOTEL MANAGER
Hotel Managers in the Granite State work in a variety of environments, including some of the most scenic areas New England has to offer. New Hampshire’s cities, towns, and countryside feature many bustling hotels, resorts, inns, bed & breakfasts, and motels.
Hotel managers have a professionally challenging and diverse set of responsibilities. Primarily, they support business operations, ensuring their establishment is run efficiently and profitably. They often serve as the face of their business, helping to ensure guests have a pleasant experience and are provided the services they need. Responsibilities can range from managing smaller local establishments to managing a staff of hundreds spread over multiple properties.
EVENT PLANNER
With its natural beauty, close proximity to Boston, and easy accessibility from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, New Hampshire is a popular event destination. Weddings, concerts, sporting events, conventions, and everything in between offer no shortage of opportunities for event planners.
Event planners oversee the planning and execution of the various components of event logistics, including organization, marketing, design, budgets, relationship management, and post-event reports. Event planner roles can involve anything from overseeing a small staff for a sole proprietorship, working as a private consultant, or managing teams within a large organization, such as a resort.
RESTAURANT MANAGER
The Granite State is a food lover’s dream, offering thousands of dining experiences ranging from rustic to white-table fine dining. With the state’s strong restaurant industry comes a wealth of opportunities for restaurant managers.
Restaurant managers oversee the daily operations of food service establishments, including hiring and managing kitchen and front-of-house staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety codes, maintaining high customer service standards, and ordering food and supplies. Restaurant management can include anything from managing a small team of dedicated staff members to overseeing multiple teams across several restaurants.
LORI HARNOIS, NH TRAVEL AND TOURISM DIRECTOR
“Tourism is New Hampshire’s second-largest revenue-generating industry, offering a diverse range of employment opportunities for someone just starting a career or someone who might be exploring a new career path. There’s incredible potential for people who choose this path to advance quickly and move up into leadership positions. In New Hampshire, we’re fortunate to work in an industry that provides access to all our state’s incredible offerings, while building a rewarding career.”
– Lori Harnois, NH Travel and Tourism Director
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