National Hotel Employee Day Date in the current year: September 1, 2025

When most people hear the words “hotel employee”, they probably thin of receptionists, housekeepers, bellhops, and hotel managers. But these are just a few of the jobs in the hotel industry. In all, the industry offers more than 200 career paths in nine major areas: lobby and guest services (front desk and support staff), rooms (housekeeping), security, recreation and events, food and beverage, maintenance and engineering, accounting, human resources, and sales and marketing.

Each hotel job has its own requirements, earning potential, and career opportunities. Some are physically demanding, while others are less so. Many are entry-level jobs that do not require a college degree, but hotel managers are typically expected to have a bachelor’s degree in hotel management or hospitality. And, of course, roles such as hotel chef have their own unique requirements and qualifications.

While different hotel jobs have different levels of responsibility, each of these jobs is extremely important. Hotel employees, from bellhops to hotel managers, must work as a team to provide guests with the best possible experience. They must have excellent time management and interpersonal skills, work well under pressure, and be able to remain calm and friendly when dealing with guest complaints and other stressful situations that are an inevitable part of the job.

National Hotel Employee Day was established in 2022 by National Day Calendar and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), a trade group representing all segments of the hotel industry, from large hotel chains to small, independent bed and breakfasts. The holiday was created to honor the people who keep guests safe and happy and to recognize their integral role in the nation’s hotel, travel, and tourism industries.

Since its inception, the holiday has received the support of the top hotel industry associations as well as numerous hotels across the country. Hotels and hospitality organizations celebrate National Hotel Employee Day with employee appreciation events, special recognition programs, and social media campaigns.

Guests can also celebrate National Hotel Employee Day by thanking hotel employees for their hard work and dedication (in person or on social media), leaving great reviews of their hotel stays online, creating a bucket list of must-stay hotels and planning a future trip, and posting about the holiday on social media using the hashtag #HotelEmployeeDay to spread the word.

National Hotel Employee Day is not to be confused with National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day. The latter is celebrated on February 23 and honors all people who work in the hospitality industry, which includes not only hotels and motels, but also food and beverage services (restaurants, bars, coffee shops, catering, etc.), theme parks, travel agencies and tour operators, event planning, and more.