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Hospitality Hiring Surges Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. leisure and hospitality sector saw its largest hiring spike in a year, adding 70,000 jobs in May to prepare for the upcoming World Cup tournament.
Key Takeaways
- 1Analyze local staffing levels as the leisure and hospitality sector added 70,000 jobs in May, significantly outperforming the 14,000 monthly average.
- 2Prepare for potential demand surges driven by the 104-match World Cup tournament kicking off June 11, despite mixed international booking data.
- 3Monitor restaurant and bar performance which led growth with 48,000 new roles, signaling strong expectations for food and beverage revenue.
Source: Skift
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