Federal, state, and local agencies gather statistics and compile reports on various aspects of the hospitality industry, including economic performance and employment outlook.

U.S. Government Resources

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Leisure and Hospitality
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Hotels and Other Accommodations
• Dept. of Commerce: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries

State of California Resources

• Calfiornia Travel & Tourism Commission Research
• Employment Projections
• Income Potential for Hospitality Management Occupations
• Hospitality Employers
• Labor Market Analysis (.pdf)

Local Resources

• Yahoo! Directory of Convention and Visitors Bureaus*

* These resources are maintained by their respective publishers, who are solely responsible for their content. The links provided here are for convenience only and do not imply any endorsement on the part of the California State University.