Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego each proclaimed September 1 as Hotel Employee Day, joining the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) in its nationwide celebration of the thousands of hotel employees whose service, professionalism, and dedication help welcome millions of visitors each year while supporting Arizona’s hospitality industry, economy, and communities.
Across Arizona, hotels employ nearly 225,000 individuals, accounting for 5% of all jobs in the state. The hotel industry generates more than $5 billion in total taxes annually, creating an economic impact that reaches restaurants, retailers, attractions, small businesses, and communities throughout the state.
In Phoenix alone, hotels drive significant economic activity. According to an Oxford Economics report, hotel operations and visitor spending generate more than $7 billion in economic activity and support more than 42,000 direct and indirect jobs…