Survey of Hotels on Job Loss and Rehiring: 05.14.2020

Summary The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently conducted a survey revealing that nearly 90% of hotels have laid off or furloughed staff due to the pandemic. Despite the Paycheck Protection Program providing some economic relief, only 37% have been successful in rehiring employees. Looking forward, 52% of hotels don't anticipate returning to pre-COVID staffing levels until at least the end of 2021. These findings underscore the urgent need for further congressional support to safeguard jobs, as most hotels are still operating with less than half their pre-COVID staffing. The data highlights that hotels, among the hardest-hit industries, will likely experience a prolonged recovery period.