Also called: Resort Historian, Heritage Concierge
Keeps and shares the history of a famous old hotel, running its archive, leading guest tours and helping with anniversary projects.
At 10 a.m. he leads 20 guests on a tour of a 130-year-old resort, pointing out where presidents slept and where a famous movie was filmed. He spends the afternoon scanning old menus and photos in the archive. A designer stops by to ask which wallpaper was original for a renovation.
Estimate; very few jobs, some part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Usually a history, museum studies or library science degree.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: History, Museum Studies, Library Science.
Growing slowly. Only a few landmark hotels employ historians.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps search and scan archives, but giving tours and telling stories stays human.
Classes: US history, English, Theater.
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