Also called: Lodging Manager, Resort General Manager
Runs an entire hotel or resort: staff, guests, profits, and the property itself.
You start with the overnight report and occupancy numbers, meet department heads, walk the property, and greet VIPs. You answer to owners for profit and guest scores. GMs of large luxury resorts manage hundreds of employees and earn far above the median.
BLS lodging managers median is $68k across all properties; GMs of large full-service and luxury hotels typically earn $120k-$250k+ with bonuses.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in hospitality management common; 10-15 years of hotel experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Business Administration.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). About 5,400 openings per year.
Low risk for 10 years. AI runs pricing and reports; leading staff and handling guests and owners stay human.
Classes: Business, Hospitality CTE class, Accounting.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9081.
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