Hotels around the U.S. struggling to staff up before summer crush By Megan Cerullo Hotels struggle to hire workers ahead of busy summer
Hotels around the U.S. are facing a labor crunch as they scramble to accommodate a surge of visitors as more Americans start traveling thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine. Indeed, workers are returning more slowly than guests, leading hotels to offer perks such as signing bonuses in an effort to boost hiring. It s been very busy lots of guests are coming to enjoy this beautiful weather we ve had to sit at the pool, hike, golf and just relax, said Laurel Ely, a front desk agent at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, a luxury resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.