1. It improves creative thinking
It has been proven that travel broadens the mind, yet science now suggests that even those keeping their feet firmly on the ground can reap the creative benefits of hospitality jobs. A psychological researcher, Annie Murphy Paul says that creative thinking is best when an individual breaks the standard working 9-5 cycle. In short, people who have more diversity and flexibility in their work schedule have a much more creative thought process.
2. It promotes a positive mindset and good health
With a career in hospitality, comes the ability to see the world – which has demonstrable links to improving mental and physical health. Frequent travelers see a significant reduction in anxiety, depression and stress as well as having lower rates of heart attacks, better immune systems, cognitive flexibility and even improved life expectancy.
Many hospitality and luxury companies have properties on every continent, so their employees can transfer internally to work abroad. That means that travel isn’t just a possibility, it is encouraged and facilitated. By choosing a hospitality job, you are investing in a career that has endless possibilities and making a positive long-term commitment to your health.
3. Hospitality is one of the most secure industries
By 2025, 10.5% of all jobs worldwide will be in hospitality and tourism and it’s expected to contribute a gargantuan $11.3 trillion to the world economy in GDP.
This is fantastic news because with the onset of Artificial Intelligence and automation, many roles in other sectors are becoming redundant in the workplace. Thankfully, hospitality jobs are somewhat immune to this on a fundamental level. While a job in hospitality can be helped by technology like bar software and virtual reality, it certainly cannot be replaced by it. This is because of it’s core principle: human interaction.