Also called: Hostel Operations Manager
Runs a budget hostel with shared dorm rooms for travelers.
A hostel manager checks in backpackers from around the world, plans pub crawls and city tours, manages a small staff, and handles late-night guest issues.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. Hospitality experience; a degree helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks lodging managers.
Low risk for 10 years. Booking sites handle reservations; running a lively hostel with guests and staff stays hands-on.
Classes: Business, World languages, Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9081.
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