Hospitality Employment Lags as Labor Market Recovery Charges Ahead

Employment in food services and drinking places has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but hotel employment remains 10.3% below February 2020.

The accommodations industry accounts for the entire gap in leisure and hospitality employment compared to before the pandemic.

The US added 336,000 jobs in September, nearly double expectations, showing the economy's resilience.

Hiring in high-touch services like hospitality and education continues rapidly.

Remaining weaknesses in specific industries highlight the overall strength of the labor market recovery.