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Lodging Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Median salary

$68,130

Typical range

$39k – $127k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Lodging Managers Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Lodging Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $39,490

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Lodging Managers

    Established

    $68,130

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Lodging Managers

    Senior

    $97,560

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
  • Participate in financial activities, such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
  • Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
  • Greet and register guests.
  • Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.

Fields of study

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