Expressing recognition and appreciation for the contributions of hotel employees and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day.

Expressing recognition and appreciation for the contributions of hotel employees and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day.

Whereas hotels are an essential part of the travel and tourism industry and support economic activity in communities throughout the United States;

Whereas nearly 2,000,000 individuals in the United States work in the hotel industry;

Whereas hotel employees serve guests in a wide variety of roles, including front desk and guest services, housekeeping and laundry services, food and beverage services, engineering and maintenance, security, recreation and event services, sales and marketing, accounting and finance, human resources, and hotel management;

Whereas hotel employees help facilitate family vacations, business travel, weddings, conferences, reunions, sporting events, and other significant occasions;

Whereas hotel employees work each day to provide guests with safe, welcoming, clean, and memorable experiences;

Whereas the dedication and professionalism of hotel employees are essential to the successful operation of hotels and the broader travel and tourism economy of the United States;

Whereas the hotel industry provides more than 200 different career paths and offers employees opportunities for professional development and advancement;

Whereas more than half of hotel general managers began their careers in entry-level positions, demonstrating the opportunities for advancement available within the hotel industry;

Whereas hotel employees strengthen their communities by supporting local businesses, welcoming visitors, assisting during emergencies and natural disasters, and contributing to charitable and civic activities;

Whereas the American Hotel & Lodging Association and National Day Calendar established “National Hotel Employee Day” in 2022 to recognize the service, professionalism, hard work, and dedication of hotel employees; and

Whereas National Hotel Employee Day is observed annually on September 1: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) recognizes and expresses appreciation for the service, professionalism, hard work, and dedication of hotel employees throughout the United States;

(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Hotel Employee Day;

(3) recognizes the important contributions of hotel employees to the travel and tourism industry, the economy of the United States, and communities throughout the United States; and

(4) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Hotel Employee Day by thanking hotel employees and recognizing their contributions to the United States.